By Maureen Miller I scan my yard. Drat! Too many weeds! Bending, I take hold and yank. But rather than pulling out a single strand of green, the tug reveals more than I could see. The plant didn’t break away from its roots. Instead, the intricate underground system comes up with the weed. I pull […]
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By Dr. Billy Ready, Jr. The froth-formed heart in my latte had long since dissolved as I absently stirred the cooling drink. Across the worn wooden table of the coffee shop, my friend shared the raw details of his wife’s unfaithfulness. His voice cracked with emotion. The gentle buzz of my phone felt like a
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By Stacy Jenkins I couldn’t help but notice her. At the neighboring checkout kiosk, a young mom struggles to scan all her items and manage her two rambunctious kids. I’m alone at the store (which is rare), but I recognize the look of frustration and overwhelm on her face. I’ve been there before. God prompts
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By Bethany Broderick “Who drew on the wall?” I yell from our dining room as I stand before a sketch made with colorful markers. My 5-year-old daughter slides into the room behind me and shrugs her shoulders. “I don’t know,” she replies. “But they signed their name.” I notice the inscription as well. My middle
By Felicia Harris-Russell Imagine a platoon of soldiers going off to war. As they march toward the battle, they’re ambushed by an experienced enemy. The enemy pulls out the sharpest swords and attacks the soldiers. The soldiers pull out their swords, but the blades are dull. We know how this story will end. The Bible
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By Amber Ginter Have you ever been so caught up in life’s bumps and roadblocks that you forget to trust God? Have you ever felt like the Israelites wandering in the wilderness? We can lose sight of God’s goodness as we navigate life’s detours. We can question choices, feel isolated, and wonder if a mistake
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By Charis Massaquoi As we walk with the Lord, we inevitably encounter difficulty, disappointment, and anxiety. At times, what we experience may not inspire passion or stir our hearts toward God. Our expectations may go unmet, and in our disappointment, we may feel frustrated with God. The spiritual vitality we once enjoyed can begin to
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By Margaret Kemp I am a “stuffer.” When I clean the house, I tend to stuff things in drawers and closets. Out of sight, out of mind. But stuff accumulates. Recently, I decided to clean out the file drawer in my desk. I had only a fuzzy notion of what those tightly packed files might
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By Stephanie Wilsey Many of us know whether the resolutions we set in January will continue into 2025 or not by now. Rather than becoming frustrated with ourselves, we can reset during the spring season—which can be a time for refreshment and renewal. Spring has always been my favorite time of year. As a child,
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By El Godanovska Joseph Hard, unexpected changes can rock us to the core and even threaten our faith. We may encounter many challenging seasons in life—like moving to a new city, changing careers, or losing a loved one—and not know the next step. When I lost my mom in 2021 and then my dad in
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