Category: Christian Faith & Life
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Who Is My Neighbor?
Today is National Good Neighbor Day. Jesus’ parable from Luke chapter 10 echoes in my mind. Go to Scripture and read the story in context if you like: Luke 10:25-37. “And who is my neighbor?” This question sparked the parable of the good Samaritan. With a short story about a Jewish man—who was waylaid by…
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Five More Great Fall Reads From NPH
Colors continue to change, and the temperature keeps dropping. There’s a crispness in the air—perfect for staying indoors with a mug of hot cider and a page-turning paperback. If you’re looking for your next favorite read, here are a few more Northwestern Publishing House suggestions: Our Worth to Him “My prayer for you, dear reader,…
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Five Great Fall Reads From NPH
As the colors change and the temperatures grow colder, there’s nothing better than grabbing a warm blanket and a good book to read. Looking for Christ-centered, faith-building titles to add to your fall reading list? Here are a few Northwestern Publishing House favorites: My Christian Worship Did you know that physically writing down information helps…
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How God Sees You
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for herto make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.” (Ephesians 5:25-27) It was…
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Telling the Next Generation
“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders that he has done.” (Psalm 78:4b) Timothy’s grandma took the psalmist’s words to heart. She knew how important they were. Ever since he was a small child—no more than an infant—she took it upon herself to tell Timothy…
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Who Is Jesus?
“But what about you? Who do you say I am?” Jesus’ question to his disciples in Matthew chapter 16 comes on the heels of asking them who people thought he was. Some said John the Baptist. Others said Elijah. Still others said Jeremiah or one of the prophets. So many people—people who thought Jesus was…
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Rest for the Weary
Do you need a moment to just breathe? Today is National Relaxation Day. According to data from a 2023 Gallup report,[1] the American Institute of Stress reported that “U.S. workers are some of the most stressed employees in the world.”[2] Even if you aren’t dealing with workplace-related stress, there are plenty of other things that…
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The Story of God’s Love
Today is Book Lovers Day! There’s nothing quite like the excitement of opening a book and seeing where the words on the page take us. The story grabs hold of us—and we’re not sure where it will lead, but we must follow to its end. Celebrating Book Lovers Day, I can’t help but think about…