60 Days of Prayer

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For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. PSALM 91:11–12 (NIV) IN THE ABOVE verse, the devil misquotes Scripture to tempt

JOY Magazine

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When we get to grips with the implications of the Gospel for our work, it is nothing short of revolutionary. Materialism and consumerism have had devastating effects on how we work. Often, as Christians, we have regarded work in the same way, bringin

JOY Magazine

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On May 19th , world-renowned apologist Ravi Zacharias went home to be with Jesus. This heart-breaking news came just two months after Ravi shared an update with the world that he had been diagnosed with a rare sarcoma cancer, and that he had been sen

60 Days of Prayer

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Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. PSALM 37:7 (NIV) BEING STILL IS an important part of your spiritual growth. This verse isn’t about waiting for God to do something for you—it’s about making sure your heart is in the right place s

Mornings with Jesus

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I ENJOY PARTICIPATING IN MY town’s historic home tours. Albany, Oregon, is known for its beautifully maintained historic structures, and twice a year, generous homeowners allow docents like me to share their homes with the public. It’s a time of refl

Mornings with Jesus

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JESUS TEACHES THAT YOU AND I are like farmers. One of our roles is to sow seeds. Most often we do it without even realizing it. For instance, a mother sows seeds by caring for her home and for little people as she goes about her normal routines. Thos

NPR

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The Minneapolis MC is a prophet, plain and simple. The second single from his forthcoming album is a beautiful testament to truth.

Mornings with Jesus

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ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO, MY husband and I got an idea to bless men in their first weeks after being released from prison. I read a study that said if something doesn’t go right for returning citizens soon after their return to public life—the recidivism

Mornings with Jesus

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AFTER MANY YEARS OF WORKING odd hours in chaotic Neonatal Intensive Care Units in four different states, I’m following the apostle Paul’s recommendation. Retired and living deep in the woods, I again have chickens, keep bees, and garden. I have even

60 Days of Prayer

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Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 (ESV) DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE coined the phrase “victorious forgetfulness

60 Days of Prayer

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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 NIV IT’S BEEN SAID that no one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. Is there a ch

Mornings with Jesus

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AT THE AGE OF FIFTY-FIVE, I thought I was over feeling left out, but an old wound recently resurfaced that made we wonder if I really was. A group of women I knew in college scheduled a conference call, and it reminded me of a painful experience from

JOY Magazine

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We are always fascinated by stories of great courage in the face of great challenge. There are a few examples of such people in recent history – as are there examples in the Bible – who despite the challenges they faced, displayed great courage and c

WHO

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The persecuted witches of Salem cut a deal with the government, allowing them to keep breathing if they enlist in a magical militia. Centuries later, a bunch of new recruits start their training against supernatural terrorist group The Spree. The pre

Mother Jones

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1500s-1600s: Social upheaval and sectarianism lead to witch trials across Europe—tens of thousands are executed. Older women, outcasts, and healers are particularly vulnerable. The trials, Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English note in their book Wit

JOY Magazine

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How much do you consider yourself an agent of change? In my experience, many believers seem to be hesitant or resistant towards change. We wonder why we are not impacting and changing society, yet more often than not we get stuck in former ways of do

NPR

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The memorial stands at the site where 19 innocent women and men were hanged. It opened on the 325th anniversary the first mass execution of five women.

60 Days of Prayer

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And who has extended his good favor to me before the king and his advisers and all the king’s powerful officials. Because the hand of the Lord my God was on me, I took courage and gathered leaders from Israel to go up with me. EZRA 7:28 (NIV) DR. N

Mornings with Jesus

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I LOVE WATCHING TV. MANY of my favorite shows had servants, especially those shows from back in the day. Among them were the ever-present Lurch from The Addams Family, sassy Florence from The Jeffersons, and the quick-witted Alice from The Brady Bunc

Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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While thousands of Kiwis are expected to pay their respects at the upcoming memorial ceremonies across the country, many Muslims are choosing not to attend because it conflicts with their faith and beliefs. Islamic Women’s Council spokeswoman Anjum

60 Days of Prayer

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Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.

JOY Magazine

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Bible podcasts are numbers 1 and 2 on Apple’s chart: ‘Interest in the Bible is expanding’ ‘Only 2% of churches have a clear strategy for children’s ministry’ Scripture Union Multi-National Children’s Ministry Report 2021 The Observatory on Intolera

JOY Magazine

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A drastic and significant overhaul of the global church’s operational system is needed to make the church relevant and compliant with the challenges of the day, as we occupy this world until He returns. Spiritual blind spots, weaknesses, and limitati

Mornings with Jesus

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MY HUSBAND’S LATEST FISHING TRIP took him to a small lake with few private properties and great bass fishing. It also boasts a stunning log-and-stone house that captures his attention almost as much as the fish tugging on his line. I’ve heard him tal

JOY Magazine

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Throughout this series, I have highlighted the various stumbling blocks that delay church transformation. My argument remains that the church fails to demonstrate the Kingdom of God. Leaders in churches have come to the realisation that there is more

60 Days of Prayer

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The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. PSALM 118:22 (NIV) IN THE ABOVE verse, Jesus is “the stone the builders rejected,” and yet he became the cornerstone of faith. He served with peace and love—and with dignity—strengthening t

60 Days of Prayer

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For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

60 Days of Prayer

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Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” JOHN 11:25–26 (NIV) THEOLOGIAN FREDERICK BUECHNER wrote,

JOY Magazine

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In a vision I saw the Lord place a crown of glory and fire upon His bride’s head as a mark of readiness for His return. As much as it is beautiful, this crown is costly and sadly not everyone is willing to pay the price to wear it – even though they

60 Days of Prayer

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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. MATTHEW 11:28 (NIV) TAKE COMFORT FROM the above Scripture. Pray Jesus’ promise back to Him. Lay your burdens at His feet and ask Him for relief. He understands that the deman