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Prayer to the One Who is Here

Need prayer? Contact a mentor to speak with someone confidentially The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (Deuteronomy 31:8) Every week I meet with a small group of friends from my church. We study a passage or chapter of the Bible, play games,...

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Prayer to the One Who is Here
God’s Spoken Creation

What does it mean to really say YES to God? “And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3) Sometimes I picture God creating the world by throwing stars into the night sky like pixie dust. Except, that’s not how it went down. God pre-existed the beginning of time. He’s always been and always will be. The...

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Why Dread the Test?

Are you in the midst of the storm today? Come talk to a mentor.  “After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, ‘Abraham!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’” (Genesis 22:1 ESV) This verse refers to the birth of Abraham’s son Isaac, and his covenant with the Philistines to live in peace. These were two huge acts of grace on God's...

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Homeless

Take action: How to help the homeless “Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening He went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, and all the people came early in the morning to hear Him at the temple.” (Luke 21:37-38) Have you ever contemplated the homelessness of Jesus? “Jesus replied, ‘Foxes...

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Peace and Thanksgiving

It only takes $4 for one of our mentors to have an impact in someone’s life.  Can you help change the lives of several people?  Please give. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” (Col: 3:15) We live in a world that often produces within us the very opposite...

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Our Everlasting Consolation

Learn how to be a better husband: Why not try our online interactive study series called “Love Busters“! Originally written by Charles H. Spurgeon, published in "Mornings & Evenings," entry for August 11th, PM. Updated to modern English by Darren Hewer, 2010. "Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved...

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How To Be Really Free

How can we pray for you today?  “Jesus replied, ‘…So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.’” (John 8:34a, 36) “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17). How do you feel about the word “surrender”? It’s not a popular word in our culture. We...

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Security Systems

What’s on your heart? How can we pray for you today?  “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him.”  (Psalm 28:7) After a robbery my mother had a security system installed. I live far away and thought this was an excellent idea, providing both...

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