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Forgiving God
Getting hurt by people is hard. Getting hurt by what God allows can feel unbearable. While I might phrase my disillusionment as a question of why or how, when I lay my head on my tear-soaked pillow, questions can turn into bitter feelings. I probably wouldn’t want to raise my hand at Bible study and… The post Forgiving God appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Trinity Anderson Makes Her Debut With Powerful Rendition Of Christmas Classic
13 November 2020 Integrity Music announces today’s debut single release from Trinity Anderson, her powerful rendition of “Grown Up Christmas List.” This timeless Christmas classic was produced by GRAMMY®-nominated William McDowell along with Clay Bogan. Born and raised on the sandy beaches of Saint Petersburg, Florida, Trinity Anderson is a worship leader and singer-songwriter who has been singing and writing from a very young age. Now based in Orlando, Anderson serves at Deeper Fellowship Church under the mentorship of Senior Pastor William McDowell as a worship leader and travels with him leading worship around the world. Anderson’s relationship with Pastor McDowell quickly grew as he accepted the nudge from God…
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Practice the Art of Gentleness
Nothing is so strong as true gentleness. Nothing is so gentle as true strength. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Have you ever seen gentleness de-escalate a tense situation? If so, maybe you were the source of that gentleness. The Bible tells us that a gentle answer can calm a person’s anger (Proverbs 15:1). Gentleness almost… The post Practice the Art of Gentleness appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Redemptive Reading of God’s Story
Editor’s note: Two-time GRAMMY winning hip-hop artist and bestselling author Lecrae had inspired millions with his redemptive and gut-honest art. But when his personal life spun into chaos, he was forced to face the buried impact of the unhealed wounds — sexual abuse, physical trauma, addiction, and depression — that threatened to tear it all… The post The Redemptive Reading of God’s Story appeared first on FaithGateway.
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A Spiritual Secret Weapon
There is one spiritual weapon many of us forget about. We don’t think to use it, to leverage it. It’s too bad, because this weapon keeps us strong. It prevents us from getting battle-weary and war-torn. Before I tell you what it is, let me tell you a story… My daughter, Madison, loves to fall. She will look at me and say, “Hey, Mommy, I am going to fall backwards. Catch me.” She will make her body rock-hard and strong like a plank of wood and then she’ll fall backwards. Knowing I’m behind her, I catch her. She calls it a “trust-fall.” Again and again — she trust-falls. Everytime, she…
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How Is Forgiveness Even Possible When I Feel Like This
Editor’s note: This year has been hard on all of us, hasn’t it? 2020’s losses have been big, our emotions have been big, and relationships have taken big hits. Forgiveness sometimes seems impossible. Cruel even. Lysa TerKeurst understands as she has gone through personal crises in the last few years beyond the breaking point and… The post How Is Forgiveness Even Possible When I Feel Like This appeared first on FaithGateway.
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You Are Never Alone Week 5 — God Is with You in the Valley
For our sake [God] made [Christ] to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. — 2 Corinthians 5:21 His command at Bethany had been enough to call Lazarus from the grave. His announcement at Calvary was sufficient to save all who believe in Him from… The post You Are Never Alone Week 5 — God Is with You in the Valley appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Don’t Doubt the Devil
The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. — Romans 16:20 Who is responsible for the infamy, terror, and agony that we see all around us? How can we account for the sufferings that we all experience if evil is not a potent force? Education has, in truth, impeded our minds…. The post Don’t Doubt the Devil appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Guideposts for Thanksgiving
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. — Ecclesiastes 7:8 NIV I want to completely declutter the basement before Thanksgiving,” my wife, Pat, said while we were out for a walk. “I have a lot of stuff going on…. Why do we need to do… The post Guideposts for Thanksgiving appeared first on FaithGateway.
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For the Body
Editor’s note: This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again! — Ezekiel 37:5 * To breathe is brave. Never underestimate the power of an exhale. There will be some nights where you will look up and lose track of all the stars you see,… The post For the Body appeared first on FaithGateway.
