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Finding God In the Storm
Scientists tell us that even hurricanes provide some benefit. Though violent, these storms cleanse the ocean by breaking up bacteria and bringing in fresh oxygen. They also bring much-needed rain, replenishing barrier islands and inland vegetation.¹ But it’s hard to see the good in storms while they’re raging, isn’t it? Like when the disciples found…
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Cultivating Contentment in a World of Stuff
I once read about a missionary family who were facing difficulties and had limited had scarce provisions. Worry, discouragement and unhappiness plagued them. Until one day when their young son prayed over lunch. “Thank you Lord,” he prayed. “Thank you for everything we have. Thank you for our family, for our house, for our clothes,…
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The Giant, Odor-Free Minimalist {Travel} Towel
Do you have a problem with smelly towels? We always did, but not anymore! Over here, especially during Italy’s rainy season, towels take a long time to dry. So if they’re not washed after each use, they start to smell acidic, and so unpleasant to use! But how can we wash them when it rains?…
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How to Rejoice Always
The Scriptures have much to say about joy and rejoicing. In fact, we who are God’s children should be the most joyful of all people! The words joy, rejoice, or joyful appear over 400 times in Scripture! We are told to sing and shout for joy. To be glad and exult in the Lord, and…
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Galilee in the Time of Christ
Galilee, a name well-known and much loved by many around the world. But in Christ’s time, the rabbis and religious leaders looked on Galilee with disdain. They viewed Judea proper, with its traditional lore and academic excellence, as far superior. The Galileans, they felt, were nothing but hot-headed country bumpkins. Israel’s northernmost region This nothernmost region of Israel…
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God’s Plan for Marriage
The topic of marriage came up at a neighborhood dinner this past Christmas, after they learned that my husband and I have been happily married for 43 years. “What’s your secret?” they asked with both incredulity and admiration. But one middle-aged couple said, “We don’t see the point of getting married. Besides,” he added, “I…