“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…”—James 1:2(NIV). Joy may seem out of reach for those who are suffering during the current pandemic. I can understand, and I pray for those whose trials are greater than mine. As I spend time with my Heavenly Father each morning, …
“Pray much for others; plead for God’s mercy upon them; give thanks for all he is going to do for them”— 1 Timothy 2:1(TLB). I listened as a friend prayed with me over the phone about a family situation. Melita is a true prayer warrior, and I treasure our bond as sisters-in-Christ. I had called, leaving …
We’ve all suffered at the hands of friends as well as family members. The pain of betrayal can leave us with invisible scars, but scars nevertheless.
It’s quite common to see someone standing on the side of the road holding a sign. In this case, however, the man holding the large sign was not asking for anything. Not food. Not money. Not a job. Nothing.
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