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The shortest verse in the Bible
The Shortest Verse in the Bible and the Lessons we can learn from it. “Jesus wept.” – John 11:35 Even with only two words, the shortest Bible verse in most translations is amazingly profound. John 11 tells the story of how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. This is even after the dead man being in the tomb for four days already. Like Lazarus’ sisters, Martha and Mary, you may be wondering why Jesus had to wait for Lazarus’ death before visiting them. “Why did Jesus not heal Lazarus when he was only sick then weep on his death?” you may ask. Through this event, however, God is actually teaching…
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Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin
A Match Made In Heaven Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin is a delightfully fun contemporary read that will warm your heart and soul. It will make you laugh and it will leave you smiling. Rebecca Raisin has created a wonderful set of eclectic characters – an obsessive at cleaning chef, a broken hearted […]
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*You Who by Rachel Jankovic
You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal with It is a refreshing take on the “find yourself” messages blaring from our culture for teens and their parents. *You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal With It by Rachel Jankovic. Canon Press, 2019. 246 pages. Reading Level: AdultRecommended For: Ages 12 and upIn other words, the more we try to build up an identity apart from God and apart from His Word, the less truly “us” we become. It doesn’t matter how long or thoughtful or detailed the story you are writing is. If it is written by a character in the story rather than the Author…
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2017 Must-See Christian films to watch on Crossflix
Crossflix is an online movie channel which gives you access to stream free online Christian movies. It is a family friendly channel with thousands of Christian films from old to latest movies, documentaries or educational content. You can stream any Christian movie on Crossflix at any time. Movies for adults and kids can be watched on this movie channel. In this way, you will have two in one benefit of entertainment plus information. Christian movies are best to spend time with your family. Last few years have been highly remarkable in faith-based movies. The extreme power of love and faith can be felt through these movies. Spending time with your…
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The First Breath by Olivia Gordon
Never Give Up The First Breath by Olivia Gordon is a powerful book exploring the area of fetal medicine and care for the babies in the neo natal unit. As well as examining various disabilities and the procedures and care involved. It is a heart wrenching book. The bravery of the parents is astounding. The […]
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The Family Secret by Terry Lynn Thomas
Entertaining Crime Solving The Family Secret by Terry Lynn Thomas is a fabulous historical thriller set in 1940. It is a time of suspicion and mistrust, of spies and agents, of greed and power. The backdrop to the action is Cumbria. The peaceful village location contrasts with the thrilling action. When money and power dominate, […]
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Profound Good by Blake K Healy
Accessible For All Profound Good by Blake K Healy follows on from his book The Veil. Once again he shows us how to tap into the spiritual gifts that God has for us. Angels and demons are all around us. The gift of seeing with spiritual eyes was one that scared Blake K Healy as […]
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Meet the Team: Hayley
Our Meet the Team post series concludes with Hayley, answering her own interview questions. Raised by readers: I just discovered this picture and love the book in the foreground! I’ve become that adult with my nose in a book. What is your first reading memory? Are there some books you remember a parent reading aloud to you? I don’t have a first —our house was filled with books and read alouds. I do remember standing in our basement and staring hard at a book about horses that I couldn’t read yet. Then I started reading, and I still remember puzzling over the word “laughing” in a Cowboy Sam chapter book.…
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Remember the Goal: Coaching the Pathway of Life
Remember the Goal takes place in a Christian school environment. It is Orange Hills’ first time to have a female coach. Main character Courtney just got out of college and was assigned to train an all-girls team. They will compete for cross-country race this season. Instead of pushing the girls to run faster, she instructed them to go slow that made her techniques questionable for both students and parents alike. They were quick to judge that she is unfit for the role. In life, we meet people who are quick to judge us at face value especially when we work in a team. Some people forget that an individual’s cooperation contributes to…
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30+ Women in Church History: A Book List
Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? Or that the theme for Women’s History Month 2019 is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence”? What about changing it up and celebrating Women in Church History Month? Throughout the story of God’s work in and for his people, he has used women. Since he created both men and women in his image, male and female, both are valuable in his sight. In fact, our upcoming Faith, Fiction, & Fellowship Read Along includes the study of Ruth–one of the most well known women in church history! We don’t offer this list as a celebration of “women” so much as a…
