Category: Christian Faith & Life
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Purposeful Grieving: Letter From the Editor
Dear brothers in the ministry, As a seelsorger, each of us has opportunities to minister to those who are grieving the loss of loved ones. As time passes after a loss, we may wonder if we have followed up with these hurting souls adequately, or if they are in need of further encouragement from God’s…
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Three Prayers for the United States
For those celebrating the Fourth of July this week, give thanks to God with these three prayers. As you remember the blessings that your heavenly Father has showered across the United States, pray to him for continued freedom, safety, and understanding. For the Gospel’s Continued Free Course Dear Father, by your grace you have…
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The Debt Is Paid in Full – A Father’s Day Message
In Under God’s Sky, author John R. Hardison shares short, personal, and inspirational anecdotes from his life, drawing on powerful scriptural truths along the way. Here, he reflects on his father’s strength and his grandfather’s kindness, and he is reminded of the love his heavenly Father shows all people through the perfect sacrifice of Christ. As…
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March Madness
March Madness is a season filled with excitement and hope for college basketball players and fans alike. Teams give it their all to earn their next win in the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament. Written for Christian educators, the devotional That They May Have Life reminds you of another journey to victory that we remember during springtime:…
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What Does Lent Mean to Everyone?
When the secular world hears the word “Lent,” what do you think they picture? Do they see a forehead marked with ashes? Do they think of 40 whole days of meatless meals? Do they imagine all of the bad habits that are abandoned during this season? In most cases, yes, the image of one or…
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Teaching the Confessions: A Letter From the Editor
Dear fellow servant of the Word, You may get a variety of answers when you ask the adults in your Bible class, “What do you want to study next?” Some may be hoping for a class that would help them understand how to apply God’s Word to a particular faith question they have been pondering…
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Quick to Listen: A Letter From the Editor
Fellow cultivators of Christlike kindness and gentleness, Could I share a Facebook message from my friend Alyssa? I’ll share a few lines at a time in italics. I’ve finished about a quarter of Quick to Listen . . . Thank you for your work on this book! Quick to Listen is a book that was…
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He Catches Me
“Caution: Slippery Conditions!” It’s a warning that many of us in wintry parts of the world see around Christmastime. While messages like these speak of the physical dangers of the season, Christians face spiritual dangers as well. Busy schedules, excessive wanting, and pressures to please others combine to make a perfect storm that can whisk…