From Dashed Hopes to “Yes, Lord!”
When we offer our “yes” for God’s use, there’s no limit to what He can do.
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"He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth." (Psalm 104:14, KJV)The food we eat every day is so familiar that it's easy to walk right past the wonder built into it. But...
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The Man Who Was Never Alone
Image generated via AI. A man named Doug sat down across from his buddy, Frank, looking like he’d just seen a ghost who also happened to be extremely nosy. “Frank,” Doug whispered, “I need to tell …
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When Everything Fell: Survivor Darin Kinder on 9/11, Faith, and Purpose
September 11, 2001, is a day etched into the soul of America—a day of unimaginable loss, extraordinary courage, and stories of survival that still move us more than two decades later. Former U.S. Secret Service agent Darin Kinder is a man who lived through that horror firsthand. Kinder was inside...
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Is It Wrong to Want to Be Happy? — Andrew Wilson's Happiness
You smile for the photo. You say "I'm good" three times before lunch. Somewhere between the Sunday sermon and the Monday inbox, you stopped noticing whether you actually feel anything at all.There's a particular kind of tiredness that comes from performing contentment you don't have. You know the verses about...
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Charlie Kirk’s Legacy: One Year After His Death
Today marks one year since Charlie Kirk’s murder. He was bold and fearless. And for that, he was murdered in front of millions in cold blood.
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Stacey Barkley
Stacey Barkley is a devoted wife and mother who loves the Lord and is active in her church. The most important thing she wants people to know is that God loves them no matter what. As a teacher, she enjoys instilling in her young students the love of writing. She is also a writer and blogger who enjoys finding God’s character throughout her daily adventures. Whether she is whitewater rafting, hiking in Northeast Tennessee, or tending her garden, she experiences God’s ever-present character. Share in her adventures at
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