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hate to love

Posted by tom felten on June 13th, 2013 | 2 responses

She hated anyone who believed in God. A self-proclaimed atheist, the young woman did everything she could to destroy the faith of believers in Jesus. She would even write vulgar things on the pages of their Bibles. But then,... read more »

June 3, 2013

Posted by Today's Conversation on June 3rd, 2013 | 4 responses

How has God and His grace helped you work through the effects of your past? ... read more »

where are you looking?

Posted by mike wittmer on May 24th, 2013 | 5 responses

Saulo was 16 when he drove the getaway car for a robbery that ended in murder. Now 32, Saulo says, “I remember sitting in the county jail, and it really sunk in: ‘Wow, I’m not going home,’ and [I] realized what I... read more »

May 6, 2013

Posted by Today's Conversation on May 6th, 2013 | 5 responses

How have you reached out to a prodigal whom you love? What has helped you point them back to Jesus? ... read more »

forever sacrifice

Posted by tom felten on May 2nd, 2013 | 8 responses

An attempt by climbers in 1936 to scale the north face of the Eiger is depicted in the film North Face. Two German mountain climbers, Toni Kurz and Andi Hinterstoisser, battle the elements and other challenges during their... read more »

if My people

Posted by mike wittmer on April 17th, 2013 | 6 responses

I was speaking with three friends about the lamentable condition of our country. They mentioned the continued practice of abortion, the rise of homosexual marriage, and the debt crisis. One friend cited 2 Chronicles 7:14,... read more »

why baptism?

Posted by K. T. Sim on April 9th, 2013 | 2 responses

The announcement couldn’t have been clearer: “Water baptism is not an option for the believer in Jesus. Please sign up for baptism. Baptismal classes begin in 2 weeks time.” After the service, a young man confronted... read more »

guilt and grace

Posted by K. T. Sim on March 14th, 2013 | 2 responses

One of the exciting milestones I witnessed in my daughter’s development was when she first learned to walk at 9 months. She pulled herself up to a standing position while holding onto a coffee table and took her very first... read more »

forgive and forget?

Posted by mike wittmer on February 16th, 2013 | 5 responses

Sergei said to his pastor, “It’s been 2 years since Danica cheated on me, and I still can’t get past the hurt. Some days I think I’ve moved on, but the pain is always lurking beneath the surface, ready to explode in... read more »

marked

Posted by K. T. Sim on February 13th, 2013 | 2 responses

Ash Wednesday is commemorated 40 days before Good Friday. The officiating minister marks the forehead of each person with ashes in the sign of the cross. Putting ashes on oneself signifies repentance and remorse for sins... read more »