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  Editor’s note: Kayla Stoecklein is a voice of compassion and hope for those oppressed with the mostly-taboo topic of suicide. It’s a delicate issue, one haunted by shame and fear, and one that needs to be brought into the light of God’s grace. In Fear Gone Wild, Kayla shares her and Andrew’s story but… The post Fear Gone Wild: Myths About Suicide appeared first on FaithGateway.

A major motion picture about prayer. Your sister starring in that movie. Neither of these things is what I would call normal. Seeing my sister, Priscilla, in War Room left me speechless, and you better believe I was praying for her and for the people watching her. But this got me thinking. Do I pray… The post How to Pray for Friends and Family appeared first on FaithGateway.

It was thirteen years ago that my friend’s toddler son died suddenly, but I can still picture everything as if it were last year. The phone call came first. It was late in the evening, and we were winding down for bed. John answered as I sat on the edge of our bed, picking at… The post The Role of Emotions in Loving Our Neighbors appeared first on FaithGateway.

One way to read the Bible is to read it like a novel to see the larger picture of God’s story as opposed to studying specific passages, word origins, or prophecies from the Old Testament connected to the New. If you’re new to reading the Bible, starting with detailed strategies like that can get you… The post Read the Bible appeared first on FaithGateway.

  What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? — Jesus in Mark 8:36 NKJV I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you’ll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the extravagant dimensions of Christ’s love. Reach out and… The post Unswerving Authenticity appeared first on FaithGateway.

Need a gift for Dear ol’ Dad? We’ve gotcha covered! Fathers play a huge role in our lives… second only to our Father above. Show dads you love them this year with some of our inspirational books and devotionals perfect for fathers. Don’t forget — Father’s Day is June 20! Stock up on some gifts… The post Books for Dads and Grandads 2021 appeared first on FaithGateway.

Sometimes, life feels a little too ordinary and understated. We go about our days as if nothing meaningful could ever happen to us. We’re held back by fear and what if’s and we decide that we’ll never be able to live the life that we actually want. We decide that we aren’t brave. What does it… The post 100 Days to Brave: Just Start appeared first on FaithGateway.

Hi OBS friends, It’s week two of the Galatians Online Bible Study and I love seeing how you are engaging with the Word! It’s so encouraging — keep it up! Jada asked us what beautiful words the Holy Spirit has been highlighting to us through this time. What have they been for you? Two words… The post Galatians Online Bible Study Week 2 — Your Life Is Rich In Purpose appeared first on FaithGateway.