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Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How to put emotions aside and trust in God

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Several years ago a man was looking for a challenge; he wanted to do something that a human has never accomplished in the history of sports. He decided to swim across the Atlantic ocean. Everyone thought he was crazy, and that he couldn't make it a tenth of the way across the wide ocean. One morning he set off from a Jersey ... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How to recognize who you are in the eyes of God

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"Everyday Heroes" My son, Clayton, handed me a folded note after Sunday School, and in it were two sentences that he wrote: Dear Dad, We studied Stephen today in class today. I want you to know that you are a hero of faith like him. Love, Clayton It was the right words of encouragement at the right time. I told him thank-you... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How to find a new beginning through belief

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We're a little slow in moving into new technology at our house. We were the last ones on our block to get a CD player. It was heartbreaking to give up the classic stereo. I liked to see the black vinyl LPs leisurely spin on the turntable, and I thought the scratches on the old records added some character to the sound. Now I... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Personal testimonies on belief

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"Teachable Moments" There's a kindergarten memory of mine that nudges my ego every time I think about it. I still can see the dreadful red shoe sitting on the shelf in the classroom. We used this red shoe to practice shoelace tying. My novice fingers couldn't control the strings and my every attempt ended with tight knots th... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) What makes us beautiful to God?

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My third grade teacher, Mrs. Peterson had a phrase that she would use over and over again. It was her answer to everything. If a student would ask her to help spell a word, she would say that's why God made dictionaries. If a student asked her about a math problem, she would say that's why God made fingers and toes. When I s... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Reflections: Favorite Biblical verses

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"Getting Through Discouragement by Thanksgiving" What is striking about some of the Psalms is how close discouragement and giving thanks are to each other. Let's look at Psalm 54 for example: "Strangers are attacking me; ruthless men seek my life-men without regard for God." In this verse, the psalmist expresses the difficul... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) The misconception of prayer

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"Taking Time to be in God's Time" My handwriting looks like the short hand of someone who has flunked out of secretarial school. The letters and words are all blurred together like a note pad that has been left out in the rain. I write everything out first in long hand, and if you had to read a first draft of anything, you p... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) True Christianity: Finding comfort while living uncomfortably

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"Tested, Tried, and True" Last week I took the van in for its emissions test. I have to admit it made me a little edgy when I received the notice in the mail. On the envelope it said, "OPEN IMMEDIATELY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT ENCLOSED." Somewhere on the notice it gave a warning about the fine that would result if a person did not... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: Love of God

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Wiggle Room After graduating from college, two young women Nancy and Kelly were talking about their plans. Nancy said, "My theme is going to be "Go for it." She showed Kelly a long detailed list of things she wanted to accomplish and things she wanted to buy for herself. On top of her list, she was going to work hard for a j... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) The difference between being religious and being Christian

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The Courtyard "God himself could not have done any better," Helen said as she looked at the courtyard. Her daughter, Lora, agreed, "The landscaper must have a divine hand." After six months of tedious searching for an apartment with her mom, Lora would say and agree to anything. Helen tried to keep up the house and the half ... More..

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