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December 18, 2021

Surrendering Worry

In Melbourne, Australia, you can experience four seasons in one day. And everyone has an opinion about which one is the best. Sometimes I feel like my life is like the...

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December 17, 2021

Prayers Never Die

Years after Jesus’ death, John of Patmos received an incredible vision. He saw the heavenly throne room, the Lamb of God, the great communion of saints, and something that I tend...

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December 16, 2021

The Work of the Spirit

When I enrolled in the Bible academy, I had the feeling that along the way I would forget what I had been taught. I had this same feeling when I attended...

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December 15, 2021

“Trapped” in the Airport

“We’re calling because we need your prayers, Pastor. We are trapped between flights in Chicago because of the snowstorm.” Our pastor asked, “Are you inside where it is dry and climate...

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December 14, 2021

God’s Will?

On December 14, 2012, a man forced his way into Sandy Hook School in Connecticut, shooting and killing 20 first-graders and six adults. I survived that massacre, but I saw and...

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December 13, 2021

Follow the Leader

“Follow the Leader” was a favorite childhood game which I played with my sister and cousin. One of us would serve as the leader, while the other two were to mimic...

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December 12, 2021

3rd Sunday of Advent

Just 14 days before Christmas, our father died. Christmas for our family will never be the same again. While everyone is celebrating, having reunions, and exchanging gifts, I don’t know how...

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December 11, 2021

Welcoming Others

“She’s not like us,” the woman said as we cleaned the church kitchen. Smiling, I turned to her and said, “And isn’t that great?” Unmoved, she walked away without replying. When...

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December 10, 2021

Focused on Jesus

When I was first learning to drive, I had the habit of looking directly at the ground in front of the car. Every rock, stick, and pothole prompted me to react....

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December 9, 2021

Loving First

Our hearts were broken. A few months earlier, we had lost our beloved dog. One day my husband and I felt it was time to visit the local animal shelter and...

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