Home for Christmas
Are you lonely this Christmas? Come talk to a mentor.
In 1962 I was preaching in Indianapolis, Indiana. I was single and it was Christmas time. I was heading home to Michigan to enjoy the holidays with my family.
It was an extremely cold day and it was snowing. The wind was howling out of the north, blowing thick clouds of... >Read More
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becoming a christian,
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John William Smith,
Men,
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Women
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Thirst: What Are You Thirsting For?
Many people thirst for meaning in life. Do you strive for popularity and acceptance? Are you longing to belong? We're often reminded of what we lack when we search for our self-worth in others. A thirst for love and intimacy is often behind that search. Trying to satisfy our thirst can be difficult. Striving for perfection in relationships can be...... >Read More
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crave,
cravings,
faith,
intimacy,
meaning,
Micah J. Murray,
self-worth,
what do you crave
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Contend for the Faith
Are you dressed for battle? Suit up with our life lesson.
“Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.” (Jude 3)
God gives believers the great privilege and responsibility of... >Read More
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apologetics,
Devotional,
evangelism,
faith,
Jude 3,
Suzanne Benner,
Women
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Here By Chance or is There a Deeper Story?
The universe is precisely adjusted for life. But what does this fine-tuning really mean? Many scientists agree we're not here by chance. Does it point to the reality of a creator God? Is there a deeper story? This is the last in a six-video series exploring how recent discoveries in astronomy and physics point to the reality of the... >Read More
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evidence,
evidence of god,
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God,
science,
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Learning to Love the Girl in the Mirror
I lost my dad to suicide at the age of five. Shortly after that a family member started sexually abusing me. Several years later I lost my step dad to a horrible fire that destroyed our home. We were left with nothing except for haunting memories. Later, I turned to drinking to ease the pain that tormented me day in and day out... >Read More
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Self,
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The Spirituality of Halloween and the After-Life
by Michael Frey
Eye of newt, wing of bat, toad tongue and lizard nose... Everyone knows these are the ingredients of a spooky witches' spell (or the dining hall menu for next Tuesday). And what Halloween would be complete without one? Ah Halloween, the time when everything gets a little scarier, and your dentist gets a little richer.
Childhood...... >Read More
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afterlife,
faith,
Halloween,
spirituality
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Alpha and Omega
Do you need to feel God’s presence in your life today? Let us know how we can pray for you
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfector of our faith.” says, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfector of our faith.” (Hebrews 12:2)
Do you look at the condition of the world and... >Read More
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faith,
fear,
fear of future,
strengthen faith,
Suzanne Benner,
Trusting God,
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The Kingdom of Heaven is like a Mustard Seed
Do you have faith the size of a mustard seed? Do you... >more
The Obituary of Richard Cory
There's a line in a Colin Hay song that says, "I'm waiting... >more
What Do You Fear?
