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A Cheerful Giver

God Loves a Cheerful Giver “You can’t out give God!” a preacher once said. How right he was! Few believed him that day, but over time, his words were proven to be true. The Apostle Paul teaches what is required to become a cheerful giver in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (KJV): “But... - Read more at http://bit.ly/1PS0rbK

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ruth-ministry-indonesia --> http://bit.ly/20MZHbj

Ruth’s Mission: To reach families and communities through children. We hope to share a living Gospel with them in very practical ways that will impact their lives, giving them the opportunity to embrace the Christian worldview in Indonesia. We minister to over 100 children in the...

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Cross-Cultural Encounters

“I have always loved to get to know people who are very different from me. Being immersed in a new environment and being exposed to experiences that are unique to my every day has always energized me. Born and raised in southern California, I crave the knowledge and wisdom of the culturally diverse…” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1YMuzaP

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God Knows The Pain of Loss

“There are many tragedies that can occur in a lifetime that we cannot understand; they cannot be explained. Our human perspective is very limited and we have to accept that we may never know why God allowed something so painful to happen…” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1jqKMC8

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Where Are You on This Journey?

“This journey toward eternity, where are you? What final destination have you chosen for yourself? Is today your day of preparation?” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1QDfr9L

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Overcoming Monotony

“In the summertime, I engage in a massive struggle with my own mind. I am sitting in an office in front of a computer screen, or catering to customers in a uniform, and I am hit with the sensation of yearning to be elsewhere…” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1VcUxzL

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The Prayer of Faith

“The Christian who is truly endued with knowledge coming from above will have more than a name to offer. Not only will he pray with greater understanding, he or she will also manifest the Life which sustains that knowledge in his daily activities and behavior.” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1KA5lSx

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5 Ways to Prepare for an International Mission Trip

“Going overseas to serve with a missions organization can be very daunting! The reason for this boils down to the fear of the unknown. Here are some tips to combat anxiety and worry…” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1NKfhhI

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Get Low - The Importance of Being Humble

“All of this comes together in one simple sentence: I must get low. We see this in Scripture time and time again; God is always higher, always the ruler…” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1KvOIr4

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Child in Famous Vietnam War Photo Learns to Forgive --> http://bit.ly/1JUv1OS

A traumatic past has been transformed into a bright future for Kim Phuc, the little girl who was the subject of an iconic photo taken during the Vietnam War. A survivor of a napalm attack, Phuc has turned to God for the strength to forgive.

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The Book of Knowledge

CC Photo by Julie Falk via Flickr BLAMING GOD? If we would be honest, Christians and non-Christians do not want to know the truth that sets us free. Human beings would rather blame God for all their problems. We play the blame game. We are really driven by our egocentric way of living. We can ... - Read more at http://bit.ly/1GKErIM

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The Voice in Our Head

CC photo by Don Christner via Flickr   Have you ever thought about how strange it is that we have a voice in our head? We can have a full conversation with ourselves! It is not always easy to pray. In fact, in this fallen world it is almost unnatural to pray. We are so focused on ourselves... - Read more at http://bit.ly/1LnUrnb

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Cultivating a Whole Heart for the Lord

“Psalm 119 is probably one of the best reads in the Bible, filled with verses that demonstrate a tremendous understanding of an individual’s need for the Lord…” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1fxQu39

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The Act of Forgiveness

“Forgiveness is a touchy subject. It’s one which makes me bristle. If I can’t forgive someone, there is a good reason. In the past, I’ve dismissed God from the equation with the attitude that He can’t possibly understand the wrong that was perpetrated against me…” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1GiGGRd

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That's Why We Have an Anchor

“Most days are sunny, normal, run-of-the-mill, ho-hum, let’s replay yesterday and the day before, there’s change in my pocket, I’m fine, the family’s fine, and the job’s fine sort of days. Most days are regular days. Most days you don’t need an anchor. Then you hear the “click.” That’s when you’re glad there is an anchor on board.” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1dOsYxS

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Against the Tide

“Swimming against the tide: It takes determination. It takes extra effort. It takes commitment…” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1G7EFqR

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The Painful Past: How Do We Heal?

“Easter gave us hope. But what do we do now? Our souls are still wounded, our circumstances not improved. Whatever broke us is still down there, in the basement of our soul…” - Read more at http://bit.ly/1AP593H