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Your Body Is Not a Trophy
Trophies are funny things. We’re supposed to feel a personal sense of achievement because of some fake gold plastic thingamajig purchased from an online catalog? Note that my distinct lack of trophies has probably given me this perspective. So if you’ve got a million trophies, and you see this differently, grace and peace to… The post Your Body Is Not a Trophy appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Bedtime Liturgies That Help Us Rest in the Work of Jesus
Failure and Grace in the Story of God In a very real sense, parenting is one long process of revealing who you are. And usually that is not pretty. Perhaps it’s a one-year-old who won’t sleep. Or maybe it’s a pre-teen who talks back constantly, a five-year-old who is still wetting the bed, a third-grader… The post Bedtime Liturgies That Help Us Rest in the Work of Jesus appeared first on FaithGateway.
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This Isn’t Fair
A huge piece of bakery deliciousness sat in front of me. It was a combination of three desserts in one. One layer was cheesecake, one layer was ice cream cake, and in between those was a layer of brownie-like chocolate cake… all drizzled with some kind of fudge icing that was calling my name…. The post This Isn’t Fair appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Big Daddy Weave Asks Fans to Pray for Jay Weaver
Over the weekend on social media, Big Daddy Weave reached out to their fans, asking them to pray for their bassist Jay Weaver. They shared that he’s been hospitalized for the past five days, “fighting a tough battle against COVID.” “Would you pray with us for complete healing for Jay and for peace for his family?” The band asked on social media. “We pray in Jesus’ name that it be so.” In July 2021, Jay struggled with other health issues, and the band reached out to their fans and asked them to pray for him. Initially, his family thought he might need to undergo finger amputation, but he was discharged…
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Favor You Cannot Earn
OPENING Have a volunteer read the opening out loud for the group. It’s that panicked feeling… you know, the one that comes to the surface when you see a friend celebrated for an accomplishment, and you think, “Wait, what am I doing with my life?” Or, it’s that sinking feeling when you reach the end… The post Favor You Cannot Earn appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Martin Smith Announces Upcoming Album
Recently on social media, London-based singer/songwriter Martin Smith announced that he will be releasing a new album on February 4 called Dancing In The Fire. Ahead of the album’s release, Martin will also be dropping a new single called “Our Eyes Are On You (feat. Elle Limebear)” on January 7. “Can’t wait for you to hear all the new music!!” Martin posted on Facebook. Martin shared a picture of the album cover and announced that his three previously released singles (“Dancing In The Fire,” “Trouble,” and “Fire In Your Eyes”) will also be featured on the new record. To stay up-to-date with Martin’s music, keep an eye on NewReleaseToday.com, and…
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Four Biblical Truths About Sickness and Death
Why do people get sick? This is one of the most pressing questions when it comes to healing, and it must be answered by using the Scriptures. Opinions and abuses abound, so the only way to address this question is to cement ourselves in the truth of God’s unchanging Word. I’ve seen it time… The post Four Biblical Truths About Sickness and Death appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Go with God
“Mom, I don’t want to go outside and get the present out of the car.” My son resisted. It was dark. Taking this action felt scary. Who knows what looms outside in the middle of the night? Who knows if he could see? Who knows if it’s safe? “Son,” I essentially said, “It’s morning time. You’re safe. The son is coming up.” Many of us feel afraid to take action because — we don’t know what is “out there”. What is on the other side of our current situation. We don’t know if we’re safe, or if we’ll get hurt, or if bad things loom ahead. We resist change because…
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Embrace Change
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results. ~ Albert Einstein The mere idea of change can sometimes disquiet the soul, and an actual but unexpected change can rock your world. You’re going along, everything seems to be working just fine, and it’s smooth sailing…. The post Embrace Change appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Critical Importance of Facing Your Trauma
Joan, a Bainbridge Island firefighter, was in my house with a group of our neighbors, telling us how to prepare for the earthquake that will inevitably hit our island. Apparently our neighborhood sits squarely on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Earlier, when Becky informed me that we were hosting the gathering, I’d asked her if… The post The Critical Importance of Facing Your Trauma appeared first on FaithGateway.
