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The New Year Letter I Feel You Need To Read
Overnight everything can change. Everything. The previous day it was an old year. Today it is a new. New year = New Beginnings. You know, 2018 wasn’t necessarily the easiest year. Sure, I hit discouragement, doubt, despair at times, I hit pain, tears, issues, and physical scares. . . but, who cares? Who cares. What is old is old and what is new is new. “Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to things of old.” (Is. 43:18) What God sees as an “old thing” has no influence as His hand creates “our new”. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do…
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January Prayer Guide
UGANDA: Give thanks that in the last 20 years, the rate of female genital mutilation in East Africa has dropped from 71.4% all the way down to 8%. Words of Hope is thankful to have been part of that story, with holistic programming that speaks to the harm of such traditional practices and encourages alternatives for marking the transition to womanhood. Pray with us that before long, this dangerous practice will become entirely obsolete. TURKEY: Give thanks for the strong partnership that exists between Words of Hope Turkey and Shema Media Group. We are pleased to have partnered with them for the past 16 years. During the time we…
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David & Tamela Mann Use Their Many Talents for God’s Glory
by Matt Conner David Mann is used to the spotlight. As a renowned actor, singer and comedian, Mann is likely most familiar to fans as a regular in Tyler Perry’s work. However, his career has taken him from backing Kirk Franklin as part of The Family to starring in his own hit television show like It’s a Mann’s World. Yet despite his extensive experience on the stage and screen, David Mann has put off his most recent project—an album with his talented wife, Tamela Mann—because he was intimidated. If that sounds ridiculous, it’s understandable, but Mann has good reason to be a bit nervous about singing along with his wife…
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Taste and See: The Jeweled Symbolism of Salt in Scripture
Much like the natural wonderment of the mine, salt glistens throughout the pages of the Bible. The first mention of salt in Scripture is also the most infamous. In Genesis, God rains down sulfur on Sodom, Gomorrah & Co. for debauchery and neglect of the poor. Lot’s wife cranes her neck for a forbidden glimpse… The post Taste and See: The Jeweled Symbolism of Salt in Scripture appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Happy New Year: A Fresh Start
Is anything too hard for the Lord? — Genesis 18:14 January 1. A brand-new year. It’s the time of year we start thinking about making changes. This year, rather than writing a quick list of resolutions that we’ll likely forget before February, maybe we should take a different approach. This is a good time for… The post Happy New Year: A Fresh Start appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Find the Strength You Need in the New Year
I’ve always been a high-energy person. When I was a boy my mother often said, “David Paul, where do you get all that energy?” — not in admiration, but in frustrated exhaustion. In high school, I sang in the choir, played in the band, played baseball and basketball, and ran track. I went to college… The post Find the Strength You Need in the New Year appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Hope for a New Year
Jesus was a master question asker. He often responded to questions asked of Him with questions of His own. He asked probing questions. He asked exposing questions. And, on occasion, He asked what appeared to be peculiar questions. Such was the case in John chapter 5. Jesus arrived at a pool of water near a… The post Hope for a New Year appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Taste & See: You’re Invited to the Table
Getting Started (10–15 minutes) TASTY ACTIVITY: THE IN-A-PINCH MEAL What you’ll need: As a leader, select five random food items — either bring them from your home pantry or borrow them from church kitchen (ask permission, if necessary) — and display them at the group session so everyone can see each one. Invite everyone to… The post Taste & See: You’re Invited to the Table appeared first on FaithGateway.
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You’re Invited to the Taste and See Online Bible Study
Taste and see that the Lord is good! — Psalm 34:8 Some of my favorite memories have happened around the table. The sweetest times involve family and friends enjoying delicious food and drinks, laughing and sometimes crying together, telling (and re-telling) old stories, reminiscing about good times, and sharing the Word, godly encouragement, and good… The post You’re Invited to the Taste and See Online Bible Study appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Five Hot New January Album Releases to Check Out
by Jen Rose Yokel Happy New Year! As we pack up the Christmas albums and look ahead to 2019, January is a great month to start your near with something new (and maybe spend some of those gift cards)! In our first new release roundup of the year, we have a beloved band returning from hiatus, new worship music and much more. SwitchfootNative Tongue Fantasy Records Releases: (1/18) The guys in Switchfoot can’t stay out the studio, even when they try. After 20 years and 10 albums, they opted to take a hiatus, and new music was born in less than a year. On Native Tongue, expect adventurous arrangements that…
