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Depression: The Lord is Close to the Brokenhearted
by Barbara Hunsaker, excerpted from Hopelifter: Creative Ways to Spread Hope When Life Hurts by Kathe Wunnenberg As a principal of a small Christian school, one phenomenon I saw from time to time was “cutting.” Students would cut themselves, not deeply enough to do permanent damage but enough to inflict pain and leave scars. I wondered why… The post Depression: The Lord is Close to the Brokenhearted appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Secrets to Staying on Target with Your Goals
Secrets to Staying on Target with Your Goals Have you already fizzled on your goals for the year? You’re not the only one! In fact, there is actually a day in mid-January officially titled, “Ditch Your Resolutions Day,” because it is generally assumed that most people have given up their goals by then. It’s good to know we are not alone, right? But why do we tend to give up on our goals? Often the reasons are quite simple. Most people tend to: Set unrealistic goals Set too many goals Forget about their goals or lose interest Let’s consider some practical ways for us to get back on target and stay…
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He Made $35,000 in Four Days, Donates $7K
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com David Holston is an 18-year-old entrepreneur from Idaho who started a landscaping business in Coeur d’Alene last spring. He recently made a good amount of money in 4 days, more in than many make in a year, from plowing snow. The proactive teen decided to travel to Seattle with his truck and a plow right after the city got hit with historic levels of snow – up to 10 inches in some parts. Holston made a total of $35,000 in four days work and said he plans to give $7,000 of that “to God” through his local church and other Christian organizations. “I plan…
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Run!
26.2…I couldn’t get the marathon runner’s emblem out of my head. Even though I tried to dismiss the image, it wouldn’t go away. No, at this point in my life I was NOT going to take up running as my new form of exercise, but I felt that God had some lessons that He was trying to teach me. Because my son and daughter-in-law are half-marathon runners, I have an elementary knowledge of the running world. My husband and I have often cheered them on at races, however, I realized that I could learn so much more. I began asking them questions like “How do you train, what do…
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The First Breath by Olivia Gordon
Never Give Up The First Breath by Olivia Gordon is a powerful book exploring the area of fetal medicine and care for the babies in the neo natal unit. As well as examining various disabilities and the procedures and care involved. It is a heart wrenching book. The bravery of the parents is astounding. The […]
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Taste and See — That’s a Wrap!
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life.” — John 6:35a NIV You are the salt of the earth. — Matthew 5:13 Hey, OBS friends, it’s wrap-up week! How did this study go by so fast? Like an unforgettable six-course meal, we have savored every week with you, and have loved seeing your foodie… The post Taste and See — That’s a Wrap! appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Gospel Still Works — Here and Now
Do you believe that the Gospel still works today? Truly? If you are a churchgoer, of course you’re going to say yes. But down deep inside, are you sure about that? For more than a few Christians, there’s a tinge of unspoken doubt: Is this salvation thing maybe a bit of a sales pitch? they… The post The Gospel Still Works — Here and Now appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Family Secret by Terry Lynn Thomas
Entertaining Crime Solving The Family Secret by Terry Lynn Thomas is a fabulous historical thriller set in 1940. It is a time of suspicion and mistrust, of spies and agents, of greed and power. The backdrop to the action is Cumbria. The peaceful village location contrasts with the thrilling action. When money and power dominate, […]
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Profound Good by Blake K Healy
Accessible For All Profound Good by Blake K Healy follows on from his book The Veil. Once again he shows us how to tap into the spiritual gifts that God has for us. Angels and demons are all around us. The gift of seeing with spiritual eyes was one that scared Blake K Healy as […]
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Meet the Team: Hayley
Our Meet the Team post series concludes with Hayley, answering her own interview questions. Raised by readers: I just discovered this picture and love the book in the foreground! I’ve become that adult with my nose in a book. What is your first reading memory? Are there some books you remember a parent reading aloud to you? I don’t have a first —our house was filled with books and read alouds. I do remember standing in our basement and staring hard at a book about horses that I couldn’t read yet. Then I started reading, and I still remember puzzling over the word “laughing” in a Cowboy Sam chapter book.…
