Self-Love Matters
Loving others begins with loving ourselves. by Christine Rhyner During a conversation with my co-worker Leiah, the topic of self-worth came up. She smiled at…
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A Person of Prosperity
Learning the way of biblical wisdom. by Dr. David Downey One of my favorite hymns (I confess I have many “favorites”) is “Savior, Like a…
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In Matthew 16:28, Jesus said, “There are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” How can this be true?
Context is key. Drawing from the three Gospels that record this saying (Matthew 16:28; Mark 9:1; Luke 9:27), Jesusinstructs His disciples that 1) the kingdom…
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The Revolution
The transforming power of kingdom mercy. by David Zepf “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7). In a world that increasingly…
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Having Received
Looking to the One who gave to us, then sharing it with others. by David R. Downey Someone said, “A life wrapped up in itself…
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Sacred Journey
Embracing mercy in the deep, dark woods. by Kathleen Barrett American poet Robert Frost penned the poem “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening.”…
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When Families Hurt
How to heal from damaging relationships. by Bob Hostetler Families are a gift from God. They can provide us with life and love, hope and…
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The Infinite Mercy of God
by Cindy Arora In those days there was no king in Israel.Everyone did what was right in his own eyes (Judges 17:6, ESV). Do you…
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Grace or Grudge?
Following the world’s way or the commandment of Jesus. by Stephen R. Clark When I was little, I had a shirt with a drawing of…
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