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Tug of War Depicts the Christian Life
Tug-of-war…remember that sport you played as a child? Two teams line up and grab opposite ends of a rope. Then each team tries to pull the other down. Do you sometimes feel that represents the Christian life? We grab the rope and take our stand confidently, knowing the Lord in all his strength is behind…
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When You Feel Like Giving up
If you’ve thought about giving up, I have a quote that will motivate you to keep going: “I didn’t come this far to only come this far.” Olympic gold-medalist Simone Biles said this during an interview on CBS “60 Minutes” Sunday. The twenty-three-year-old gymnast discussed her disappointment over cancellation of the Olympic Games in 2020.…
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Treasures Wrapped in Brown Paper and Twine
Often I choose a Bible promise for the new year. For whatever reason, I didn’t this time. Maybe because of last year—so wild, chaotic, and unexpected, leaving me feeling a bit trampled. But the precious habit has always blessed me. Skimming journal notes, I found this, written four years ago: I’ve chosen my verse for…
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Have you ever been between a rock and a hard place? Apostle Paul spent time there, and his experience helps me see my circumstances in perspective. “I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Five times I received from the Jews…