Living in God’s Upside Down Kingdom
What can you do when a friend fails you?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3,10)
All I heard was yelling. It was as if my head was submerged under water. I could hear her speaking to me...... >Read More
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Making Room This Christmas
One of the simplest ways to reach out to your community is start with what you are already doing. Generosity doesn’t have to be a grand sweeping gesture. Generosity, at its core, is simple saying: This is what I have, do you need some? It’s that willingness to make it stretch, the open hand that breaks off a piece... >Read More
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A Brand New Thing
Are you in a time of transition? Our mentors are here to talk.
“But forget all of that-it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do a brand new thing. See I have already begun…” (Isaiah 43:18,19a NLT)
I stepped out of the front doors of the church that I had been a... >Read More
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It’s never too late to Obey God
Can we pray for you today?
“God spoke to him and said, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ He replied, ‘I have worked hard for you, God. The Israelites have turned against you. I’m the only one left and now they’re trying to kill me too’” (1 Kings 19:13b-14).
This passage tells of the amazing miracle that Elijah witnessed when...... >Read More
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Mar 11: People Need Prayer, So Share Prayer!
What is one of the most effective ways to connect with other people? Paul E Miller, in his book A Praying Life, suggests that loving someone else requires prayer: “How would you love someone without prayer? People are far too complicated; the world is far too evil; and my own heart is too off center to be able to... >Read More
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Religious, But Lost
Are you feeling overwhelmed by guilt? This is a safe place. We can pray for you.
My friend Mary had been a very religious person all her life. She had been baptized when she was 12 and had abstained from smoking, drinking, and other things she considered worldly. But when she was 47 years old, she suddenly realized that... >Read More
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You Can Make a Difference!
Every day we receive hundreds of emails from people all over the world who are searching for something. Many of those emails are from teens. They write in with questions ranging from relationships, to school, to spirituality. They may not feel comfortable talking to their friends or family about it but they're willing to talk with us and you... >Read More
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Prioritizing Your Ministry to Your Kids
My youngest child and only daughter recently celebrated her eighteenth birthday. My... >more
What Do You Fear?
