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How Long Can You Keep This Up?
God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences, but shouts in our pains. — C. S. LEWIS, THE PROBLEM OF PAIN I grew up believing my father was a sandy blond golfer-turned-insurance-broker from Omaha, Nebraska. As a black-haired, olive-skinned kid from Orange County, I never connected with that narrative. Surfing was… The post How Long Can You Keep This Up? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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What to do When You Fear
I was afraid. The second I saw the picture of my kids, fear climbed up my arm. Undoubtedly, it wanted to go straight into my heart. They did what!? They know I hate it when they wear public hats. Friends, I admit: I fear my kids getting lice. I know what it entails. Growing up the oldest of 6 kids meant we got lice more than a time or two. I remember the itching. I remember the endless washing and boiling of brushes and laundry. I remember covering of furniture and the constant search up the nape of my neck. Frankly, to return home from a weekend trip to see…
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Sadness: The Psalms as Prayers of Lament
Blessed are you who weep now. — Luke 6:21 Unless those who proclaim the Gospel acknowledge honestly that darkness… they might as well save their breath for all the lasting difference their proclaiming will make to anybody. ~ Frederick Buechner1 A Broken World We live in a broken world. Divorce fractures a family, a child… The post Sadness: The Psalms as Prayers of Lament appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Jesus OBS Week 2 — Friend of Sinners
Today salvation has come to this house… for the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. — Luke 19:9-10 An ounce of obedience is all Jesus wants! ~ Max Welcome to week two of the Jesus Online Bible Study. This week we’re studying one of the most shocking and incredible aspects… The post Jesus OBS Week 2 — Friend of Sinners appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Fragrance of Jesus
Have you noticed how a particular smell can bring instant memory recall of a particular place or a particular person from the past? It can be a powerful reminder of an event decades after it happened. One of my high school teachers wore a fragrance called Jungle Gardenia. It had a distinctive smell that would… The post The Fragrance of Jesus appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Forgiveness Makes a Difference
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. — Colossians 3:13 The Bible doesn’t tell us if Daniel struggled with forgiving those who inflicted pain in his life: betrayal, injustice, unfairness, slander, accusations, and even persecution. The list would have been a lengthy… The post Forgiveness Makes a Difference appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Prepare for the Journey
Like a hiker in the wild, we sometimes find ourselves stranded in the snow, caught in the storms, and endangered by the trials of life. It’s dangerous to be ill equipped for the journey. When we haven’t packed the right gear, we’re underprepared, over-exposed, and at risk of the elements. That is never God’s… The post Prepare for the Journey appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Winning Side
This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. — 1 John 4:9 God uses every single trial, every detour, every obstacle in our journey for our benefit, for our good. That’s because what the Enemy means for evil,… The post The Winning Side appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Season of Grief, Journey of Faith
Understanding Your Grief But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. — Isaiah 40:31 Grief is not an enemy or a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being human. Grief is… The post Season of Grief, Journey of Faith appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Comfort in God Alone
Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. — James 5:13 The day I met Rebecca, she invited me over to her house for egg salad and raspberries. We were coworkers, the only two squeezed into a ten-foot-by-ten-foot office like two college roommates. Within hours… The post Comfort in God Alone appeared first on FaithGateway.
