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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV). One bitter January day, while Peter was eating at home-cooked stew with his wife and kids, he shared a concept he’d heard about…

“He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me” (Psalm 18:19, ESV). Alice grew up in strict churches. She had a mental image of God as a mob boss, demanding and cold. Strict and unrelenting. So, Alice spent all her time trying to be the good girl. She got the best…

“Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes, he could see nothing. So, they led him by the hand into Damascus.”–Acts 9:8 Saul was traveling to Damascus, intending to persecute Christians. He thought he was doing the right thing, defending his faith. But while he was on the journey with his…

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well” (Psalm 139:14, ESV). Sarah had a chaotic home life. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mom always seemed to find a new man each week. Sarah dealt with these changes by eating….

“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion, blot out my transgressions.”–Psalm 51:1 Tyler’s grandmother raised him in a rough neighborhood. She urged him to stay in school and not get involved with the local gangs. But Tyler was eager for the affection and protection of family…