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That Is Not Fair
That Is Not Fair

How can we pray for you today? “For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” (Psalm 73:3) That’s not fair, it really isn’t.  With wrinkled tissue in hand, we stomp our feet in frustration. We had asked, prayed and pleaded. But, to our utter disappointment, God still said “no.” Have [...]

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You can worry if…
You can worry if…

Are you consumed by worry? Try our online study “What Do You Fear?” “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”(Matthew 6:27a) There I was, changing positions in my seat from time to time. The four-hour layover in Chicago on my way home from New York was long, really long. [...]

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It’s All About the Old Rags
It’s All About the Old Rags

Can we pray for you today? I prayed; I really did. But where’s the answer? When will it come? And goodness gracious, how will God manage it?  Have you ever asked those questions? We all have when life has us struggling to get out of trouble. When I do, I try to figure out how [...]

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Reflection in the Mirror
Reflection in the Mirror

Out of habit, I felt for the light switch in our bathroom, I flipped it on, but… the darkness remained. My body shook with terror. Holding on to the cold and slick counter top, I looked toward the mirror and saw a dreary gray of nothing. In desperation, I felt the urge to scratch through [...]

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Out of My Horrible Pit
Out of My Horrible Pit

He came home from work one evening and, with a cold and indifferent tone, my husband Gene informed me we needed to take a ride. His demeanor was more silent than usual. I got ready quickly and joined him as he silently walked me to the car. He started the car and we rode silently as [...]

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Tears from Blind Eyes
Tears from Blind Eyes

“How’s my little girl?” asked my uncle reaching out to his daughter pulling her close. She giggled and my heart drooled as I watched him give her a loving hug and a kiss. At 10 years of age I cried out in silence for a little of that tenderness. Words of endearment never slipped from [...]

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When God is Silent
When God is Silent

Are you feeling ready to walk away from a relationship – are you possibly even considering divorce? We want to pray for you. “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope” (Psalm 130: 5). Have you wondered what God is doing when you can’t see him? Have [...]

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When God Says No
When God Says No

Does God listen to your prayers?  Take this study to learn more about listening to God. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. Prayer was never meant to be a one way conversation. We pray to God often, listing the things we hope He will work [...]

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Pray for a Better View
Pray for a Better View

Get a better view of your faith: Try one of dozens of online interactive studies on many different topics and get personalized replies from our mentors! Have you ever tried to watch a football from ground level? It is difficult to tell what is going on, how many yards there are to go, where the [...]

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Pray for a Better View
Pray for a Better View

Struggling in your marriage? Talk to a mentor. Have you ever tried to watch a football from ground level? It is difficult to tell what is going on, how many yards there are to go, where the ball is, etc. The view is distorted, which is why coaches are sent to watch from the top [...]

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