“Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me’ (Psalm 27:10, NIV). Violet’s father was a quiet man who worked seven days a week to support his family. He made sure his kids never lacked for anything. But words were hard for him, and he rarely expressed his feelings out ...
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The Last Meal
“For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the land.’ ”–1 Kings 17:14 (NIV) The Texas sun beat down on Maria’s head as she walked to the only convenience store in her tiny ...
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Unexpected Detours
“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand” (Psalm 37:23-24, ESV). Aiden was a football player in his third year of college. He was hoping to be drafted by a professional football ...
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Knowing God: How to Find Him and Understand His Nature
Who is God? How can we come to know him? These are questions asked throughout the centuries by people of all walks of life. We all want to know who God really is and how we can understand his nature. As Christians, we believe the answer lies in Jesus—in the way he lived and the example he set for ...
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Seek His Face
“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually” (1 Chronicles 16:11, ESV). Zach was at a crossroads in his professional life. He’d spent years working his way up in the family company. He enjoyed working with his loved ones, but he also felt a yearning to do something ...
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Child of God
“The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God” (Romans 8:16, ESV) Abby’s mom was a single parent who worked two jobs just to keep the lights on and food on the table. As a result, Abby and her younger sisters spent most of their time at her best friend Tasha’s ...
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