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Thoughts by Folasade Oladapo

Not Easy, But Possible

Are you presently going through any pain, suffering, or persecution because of your faith in Jesus? If so, I want to encourage you to not lose hope, give up, or give in.

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Thoughts by Helen Grace Lescheid

God’s Holding Patterns

When God wants to do something new in our lives, it is often preceded by major renovations. “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, put painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of…

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Thoughts by Bill Bright

Awards for Faithfulness

Believers are facing persecution and testing as perhaps seldom before. You and I may be called upon to suffer for the cause of Christ. By faith, we are not to fear, knowing that an…

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Thoughts by Vonette Bright

Parental Impossibilities

Oh, dear friend, there are limitations to what you can do for your children. So recognize your limitations, share God's love at every opportunity, and pray daily for them.

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Thoughts by Veda Lucas

The Midnight Hour

April never woke up after that surgery. That began the most difficult journey of my life — learning to live without her. At times when I was drowning in grief, I’d praise God for…

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Thoughts by Vonette Bright

Suffering and Sovereignty

2 Corinthians 7:6 “But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus.” Dear one, be comforted. We are part of the Body of Christ. And it’s through this Body that…

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Thoughts by Jason Weimer

How Long, O Lord?

What feels to us like slowness in fulfilling his promise is actually an unimaginable long-suffering on his part, motivated by his love. He feels the weight of evil and injustice (see Genesis 6:5-6), yet he…

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Thoughts by Andrew Murray

The God of All Grace

What should be our attitude towards this God?  Shouldn’t we humbly place ourselves in His hands and confess our absolute helplessness? 

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Thoughts by John Grant

Adversity

Someone once described suffering as God's fertilizer for spiritual growth. The Scriptures clearly teach us that trials are a part of a walk with God.

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Thoughts by Katherine Kehler

Suffering

What is suffering? Elisabeth Elliot describes suffering asn “wanting what you don’t have and having what you don’t want.”

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