The Christian Science Monitor

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A Christian Science perspective: Letting love for God and for others motivate us awakens more love in the world and enlightens our daily activities in ways that meet our needs.

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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...Pray continually.... 1 THESSALONIANS 5:17 NIV PASTOR E. M. Bounds said, “Importunate praying is the earnest, inward movement of the heart toward God. It is the throwing of the entire force of the spiritual man into the exercise of prayer.” Do not

Mornings with Jesus

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SOMETIMES I GET FRUSTRATED when I pray, wishing my mind didn’t wander so much, wishing that I could concentrate better, wishing I could find the right words to pray, wishing I had more time for it. Then I start thinking about all those other things I

60 Days of Prayer

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If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. ROMANS 14:8 (NIV) IN THE ABOVE verse Paul explains that if we live, we live for Jesus, and if we die, we die for Him—it all belo

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.

NPR

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A week after 26 people were killed at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Pastor Frank Pomeroy told parishioners that unlike the gunman, they had chosen "life."

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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He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” LUKE 11:28 (NIV) AS DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE said, “Your thoughts can change your life,” and the most positive thoughts are stated in the Bible. The Word of God is alive. W

60 Days of Prayer

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But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 NIV GOD’S PROMISE IS not that l

60 Days of Prayer

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Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. COLOSSIANS 4:2 (NIV) DEVOTE A SPECIFIC time every day to connect with God. It is best to begin your morning with prayer and align yourself with God’s will. Pray that your day serves Him by sh

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

JOY Magazine

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Every church-going Christian has heard this scripture before: “We should all be imitators of Christ, becoming more like Him daily” (1 Pet 2:21, Rom 8:29). This encapsulates the goal of every sincere Christ-follower. I have recently started asking som

60 Days of Prayer

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For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. ISAIAH 41:13 NIV COMMIT THIS VERSE to memory so that when you face a challenging time you can find comfort knowing God is with you. He is the

JOY Magazine

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I recently had a vision of myriads of angels that were assigned to our nation, waiting for Christians to give voice according to God’s Word. We have the responsibility to pray in line with His Word and the angels will heed and act according to His Wo

The Christian Science Monitor

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Longstanding issues in the world may weigh on us at times, but that doesn’t mean we should ever stop praying. Through persistent prayer that continually acknowledges God as good and all-powerful, we can witness shifts in thought taking place and cont

JOY Magazine

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For as long as I could remember, I felt the calling of the Lord to be an evangelist burn like a wildfire in my heart. As a child, I would lie on my face weeping for souls in the presence of Jesus while Benny Hinn Crusade Highlights played on the VCR.

60 Days of Prayer

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Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. PSALM 29:2 (NLT) WHEN YOU ARE faced with a problem, instead of closing down in disbelief or anger, open your mind and your heart to Jesus. Lay your fears at

60 Days of Prayer

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And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:19 (NIV) WITH THE HOLIDAYS behind you, are you facing anxiety over paying your bills and making ends meet? If you’re experiencing financial problems,

60 Days of Prayer

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The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field, the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. PSALM 103:15-16 NIV THE BIBLE REMINDS us that our days on earth are, like grass, finite. Yet, if

Mornings with Jesus

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I FELL ON THE ICE earlier this year and injured my shoulder. My church family has frequently asked me for updates, offered help, and lifted me up in prayer. My shoulder has improved. I am thankful that I belong to a church who believes in the power o

60 Days of Prayer

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But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. 2 PETER 3:18 (NIV) SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS a lifelong process. There is no end to your development. The closer you grow to God, the mor

JOY Magazine

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If you have come to see your need for a Saviour, and you long to be reconciled with God through His Son Jesus Christ, then pray this prayer now from your heart: I have come to believe that You are the only God, the maker of heaven and earth. I have

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

Mornings with Jesus

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MY PRODUCTIVITY LEVEL WAS SLIPPING. I’d shoved a few too many pieces of paper into the stack “to be filed.” Somewhere in that stack was a list of ideas for future devotions. Conference notes. A receipt I need for a rebate. Time to purge and file and

JOY Magazine

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“We are persecuted and poor Christians and now God has given us 50 low-cost houses for 50 families. Therefore we give our heartfelt thanks to Barnabas Fund.” These are the grateful words of Ruth, a member of a desperately poor Christian community in

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

JOY Magazine

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The story of Naomi, a prayer warrior from Myanmar, shows how the power of prayer in the lives of persecuted Christians should never be underestimated. Her life is a testimony of the strength and encouragement that can be found through prayer. When Go

60 Days of Prayer

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Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. JOHN 3:5 (NIV) THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE water is used as a symbol for new life and rebirth. Water washes away our mistakes and sins

HOME MAGAZINE LEBANON

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Live to you from Toronto, but still carrying a piece of Lebanon with me. The first month in the diaspora was unkind, started with a brutal flu and ached with unforgiving isolation. Three weeks in, the counselor I started seeing after my anxiety sky-r