"By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35 In the seventies, we used to sing a song, "They will know we are Christians by our love." "We will work with each other, we will work hand in hand." We always sang it after a monthly …
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Holding On
I've been waiting a long time for my book in my hand. What I'm waiting for is just around the corner. I've been here before, in other times of waiting. This is the time when I get tense and wish it was here, already. It's a familiar time, but not welcome. Small things frustrate me. …
Three Passionate Prayers that Saved my Life—and Might Save Yours
As a counselor, I’ve listened carefully to painful stories of mistreatment. People have confessed deeply shameful sin. And I’ve encouraged my clients to think objectively about their self-destructive patterns. In Isaiah 9:6, Jesus is called a “wonderful counselor.” In my own growth toward holiness, Jesus has been my counselor. I’ve poured out my heart to …
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