Cheeses and Crackers
In 1959, my family moved thirty miles across Los Angeles. We brought our two cats with us — Cheeses and Crackers. After a few days…
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Focus on the Faithful – Habakkuk
Habakkuk is a little book written by a little-known prophet. His name might mean “to embrace,” but we aren’t even sure about that. Nor when…
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Faithful Parent Power
What would you do to get help for your child who was sick and near death? In John 4 we read about a royal official…
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Never Will I Leave You
“I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). When I was eight years old, I read Bible verses that explained God’s love, my…
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Faith of Our Father
by Abrianna Sandy As Christians, we put our faith in God because we know that He is faithful to us and loves and protects…
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Why Character Trumps Competence
In these moments we’re reminded that while some leaders lack competence, everyone has character. The real issue is, what kind of character?
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Focus on the Faithful – Abraham
“Faithful” is our theme for 2021, and in this space over the next six issues, we’ll look at six Bible characters whose faithfulness in their…
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What is the Gospel?
What is the gospel? Before I answer that, we need to understand that many people answer the question with much excess baggage.
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7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Leave Your Church
As someone who left my church but later returned, I suggest asking yourself these 7 questions before deciding to leave your church.
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Slow Cooker Conversion
My mother-in-law, Linda Whitney (Grandma Linda, to my kids) had more questions than most teens her age in the 1950s. She loved and respected her…
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