I’ve lived in the desert southwest of the United States for many years, but it wasn’t until I recently retired that I had time to truly appreciate the plants and animals...

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I had lived my whole life with my hands jerking out of my control. I thought it was normal. It wasn’t until middle school that I learned how serious my condition...

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My friend Andrew told me that he prays only when he has problems that he cannot solve on his own. In contrast, 
I often call on the Lord for help with...

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When my son Chad was murdered three days before Christmas in 2014, my grief and depression became unbearable. I started questioning God’s love for me and for my son. I just...

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When our son Joel was learning to ride a bike, he had to ride in the driveway and on the lawn because there were no sidewalks near our house. Our gravel...

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Jacob had been wearing the same pair of shoes for five years, and they were literally disintegrating on his feet. Though there are roughly 140 of us at this prison, death...

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As with most people I know, my life is a constant whirlwind. My days are filled with household duties, my job, my family, my friends, and various other obligations. I sometimes...

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I am part of an interdenominational Bible study. Every week over 300 women gather together to worship, discuss questions, hear a lecture on that week’s reading, and pray. We represent every...

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After descending the steps of the small plane at a rural airport, I walked into the small terminal building, which looked more like a bus station than an airport. I picked...

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I work as a spiritual director and youth minister. After days of working long hours to prepare for a youth retreat without asking for help, I finally prayed. “God, I want...

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