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How to Cultivate Gratitude
Men and women clustered in groups, heads tilted back in laughter and hands slapping knees as children trolled near the dining room table—its surface beckoning eager hands with steaming dishes of candied sweet potatoes and perfectly browned turkey. Participating...
The Liberty of Love
How many women are striving to earn God’s stamp of approval? Step into the throne room of Agape.
The Call of a Heart
From department stores to neighborhood markets, aisles are overrun with fluffy stuffed animals, heart-shaped boxes, and sentimental cards embellished with adorable, naked babies adorned by wings. Movie theaters roll out the newest round of romantic comedies while...
Enough Faith to Believe
The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. Hebrews 1:1 The wind is elusive—an idea felt; a reality discerned through its visible...
Soul Treasure
“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31 The mound of dishes extends to the uppermost edge of the kitchen sink and,...
Chosen
Do you remember the awkwardness you felt as you shifted uneasily from one foot the other? Though it had always proven untrue, you anticipate somebody wanting to choose you. Your stomach twisting in knots, you cross your fingers. Please don’t let me be the last one...
The Best Hope of All
I could see it crouching over her—almost visible in its size and heaviness. Depression. And dragging on its heels, you would recognize Pain and Despair if you looked carefully enough. Sliding slowly into the worn, wooden chair my friend attempted a weak smile...