If you have ever felt put down, embarrassed, or discredited by what you had no control over, you are not alone. This world loves to parade the “perfect” and “popular,” causing most of us to hide our flaws and imperfections. Mike Foster knows this all too well. What started as a spectacular day on the […]
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God’s Love Provides
God’s love provides amazing grace and helps us find peace in all circumstances.
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5 Timeless Choices When Life Sucker-Punches You
It was 5:25 a.m. My phone sounded more like a firecracker on the Fourth of July than the quiet I usually expect that early in the morning. The buzzing, ringing, dinging, and vibrating could have woken the heavens, but thankfully, our God does not slumber or sleep (Psalm 121:4)—a truth that brought peace when I […]
God provides what we need most
God provides what we need most: unconditional love–unchanging, unwavering acceptance when we are lovely and when we are messy too.
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How to Persevere through Punctures to Your Perfect Life
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or simply exhausted with life? Not long ago, I did. The Cares of This World I had taken Jon, my son with disabilities, to three doctor appointments. Each appointment lasted more than two hours and ended with the recommendation that we see other specialists. There was a list of […]
God stands by your side
God stands by your side. And He will bring you through–just as He has done for His people throughout history.
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It’s not possible for God to fill
It’s not possible for God to fill your hands if they are already full of your plans; it’s His plans that are good and right.
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Transforming Your Church: From Sorry to Significant
Her lip began to quiver as she shared with me the latest update on her family. Their daughter had divorced last year, and her son with disabilities had to move home due to the mistreatment he received while away at college. Adding to that, they had just buried her father-in-law. Her grief was contained but, […]
God is cultivating in each person
God is cultivating in each person magnificent gifts we can share with one another in this world.
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A Miraculous Story of Help and Hope
An Interview with Katherine and Jay Wolf
“For better or worse” . . . “in sickness and health” . . . “’til death do us part” . . . “I DO.” The marriage vows are easy when life is beautiful. It certainly was for the young, vibrant model and her loving, loyal husband preparing to practice law after the bar exam. However, […]
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Life isn’t about perfection
Life isn’t about perfection, it’s being human. Life is a process of caring for and accepting one another, not lecturing and judging one another.
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Revolutionary Actions That Remove Regret and Renew Relationships
Shortly before midnight, my phone rang. I answered, expecting to hear her cheerful, optimistic voice. Instead, her tone was shaky, almost robotic as she spilled the shocking events of her evening. Her dad—one of our closest family friends, a pillar of faith in the community, a mentor to many, a man determined to help the […]