60 Days of Prayer

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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 (NKJV) FEAR CAN BE crippling, stopping you from doing the very things that God is calling you to do. His love can help you overcome all obstacles

Mornings with Jesus

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YEARS AGO, I SAW A pastoral counselor for some painful, persistent issues. One day, she—a passionate Christian—announced excitedly, “Jesus gave me this verse for you,” and recited the verse above. I was hungry for a new life but paralyzed by my past

Mornings with Jesus

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A WOMAN I WORK WITH couldn’t give me her home address. I imagined the possibilities. Homeless? Evicted? Memory loss? Living out of her car? Sleeping on a friend’s couch? Witness protection program? The answer was much simpler—and more complicated—tha

JOY Magazine

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Christian singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith says God prevented him from getting on a plane recently so that he could have a miraculous evangelistic encounter. In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Smith says he was prevented from flying to Johan

Mornings with Jesus

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AT THE GROCERY STORE, I searched for a few healthy snack options. On a sale rack, I found crunchy peapod snacks. They sounded healthier than potato chips, with a similar crunch-salt value, so I grabbed them. After getting home I tasted them. Yuck. Wh

Mornings with Jesus

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ONE OF MY FAVORITE TIMES of the day is reading aloud to my younger kids. I’ve read books like Little House in the Big Woods, Charlotte’s Web, Betsy-Tacy, and many more wonderful classics. I love sharing some of my most cherished stories with my kids,

JOY Magazine

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In 2016 a church in an agricultural area got in touch with Egide Bandyatuyaga, TWR’s ministry director for East Africa, requesting help in reaching out to the large Nubian community living there. Egide knew just the tool to use to connect with this u

Mornings with Jesus

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ONE DAY WHEN I HAD an appointment in New York City, I decided to walk to the commuter train from the suburb I live in. I typically drive, but it was a balmy summer day and I needed the exercise. As I hurried through the large parking lot, I passed do

Mornings with Jesus

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THEIR FACES FELL WHEN THEY saw the crowd. They’d hoped that Jesus could heal their paralyzed friend. But with so many people crammed in and around the house, they couldn’t even see Jesus through the doorway—much less ask Him for help. In desperation,

Mornings with Jesus

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MY SON IS IN SEMINARY, and I love discussing theological issues or difficult biblical chapters with him. The last time we visited, we chatted at the supper table about various denominational differences and the Scriptural basis for their views. Later

Mornings with Jesus

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THE BIBLE IS FULL OF prominent old folks God recruited for vital kingdom missions. Abraham and Noah, Elizabeth, mother of John, and assorted mature apostles. God is definitely not ageist. One of the things I most enjoy about living in the Sunshine St

Mornings with Jesus

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Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) I RECENTLY BOUGHT A SMALL gift book for my son Jack, who is getting ready to leave for college in a couple months. It is called Lette

JOY Magazine

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What took place in the invisible realm during the six hours during which Christ hung on the Cross goes beyond all earthly understanding. Yet, we must make our most vehement attempt to grasp the ungraspable, with the help of His Spirit within us and H

JOY Magazine

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This has been an amazing year of ministry for us at TWR. Even while much of the world was gripped with fear due to the Covid pandemic and other world events, TWR pushed forward — opening new avenues of ministry to the glory of God. It has all been po

60 Days of Prayer

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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. ROMANS 12:2 (NIV) SUMMER INVITES YOU to take in every gl

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Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Titus 2:3 (NIV) AS AN OLDER WOMAN, I used to find today’s Bible verse kind of scary. I’m not a slanderer

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I’LL NEVER FORGET THE PANIC I felt as a young child when I was separated from my mother in a large department store. After winding my way through the maze of clothes in the women’s section, I discovered I was alone. At that time, not much daylight sh

Mornings with Jesus

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MY JOB AS A MIDDLE school teacher this year was both exciting and challenging. Its challenges took a toll on my family life. I was exhausted by the time I got home. Stress affected my relationship with Scott and the boys. My inability to cope left me

Mornings with Jesus

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I HAVE KNOWN AND LOVED today’s key verse for years. I’ve written it on recipe cards and posted it on my fridge. I’ve even memorized it. But truth be told, I haven’t fully understood it until recently. I’ve spent a great deal of time telling God about

Mornings with Jesus

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MATTHEW TELLS US THAT JESUS’S first words after rising from the dead were, “Hello. Do not be afraid.” That seems significant to me as a person who tends toward fear. I’m only brave if courage means you do stuff even if you’re scared. I do almost ever

JOY Magazine

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Glory be to God for His goodness and His mercies over us. I really want to use this wonderful opportunity to thank God for bringing us into the second quarter of the year, indeed it is the Lord’s doing and it’s marvellous in our sight. The good Lord

Mornings with Jesus

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I’VE COLLECTED POTTERY FROM POLAND since my husband and I began doing ministry there in 2008. My collection now contains a variety of mugs, dessert plates, serving bowls and trays, and a tea set. Each piece bears a stamp that verifies authenticity. O

Mornings with Jesus

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MOVING ONTO A SAILBOAT HAD many ramifications. Besides having us purge our possessions and planting us in a new environment, it meant no longer having space to host all our kids and grandchildren overnight. Family time brings me great joy, so that re

JOY Magazine

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We are continuing our ‘gatekeeper’ series – through this, we have learnt so many profound things from the Word of Abba Father. We ended our last article by gaining the understanding that a gatekeeper is appointed from a position of trust and that the

Mornings with Jesus

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WHENEVER I READ THE STORY of Joseph’s early life, I get caught up in the conflict, emotional tension, and turmoil. But then I sigh when I reach chapter 45 and see a beautiful picture of peace and restored relationships. After Joseph revealed his iden

Mornings with Jesus

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I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m weak I sense more deeply the mighty power of Christ living in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (TPT) WHEN I WAS ASKED TO lead a medical team to Uganda, I felt completely ill-equipped. I’m not a travel agent, and I

Mornings with Jesus

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DO YOU EVER FEEL OVERWHELMED with bad news? In the last few years, I’ve had tough circumstances touch my life. A good friend got breast cancer, my husband had hip-replacement surgery, one of my sons had his heart broken, and several friends shared wi

Mornings with Jesus

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THERE IS A LONE BLUE heron that visits the lake on the trail I walk. It comes and goes throughout the year. It’s the only one of its kind among the ducks and geese. The fact that it’s a loner doesn’t stop it from coming to the lake periodically. Some

Mornings with Jesus

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I COULD SPEND HOURS RESEARCHING information about a topic that stirs my curiosity. If I had no other responsibilities in life, I’d easily become a full-time information junkie. In college I was fascinated with Kennedy’s Camelot years during the 1960s

Mornings with Jesus

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I LOVE THE WAY THE Message Bible shares Scripture in unvarnished, often very raw, terms. When I ran across this verse in a recent devotional, I nearly jumped for joy. Yes! Arm pump, fist bump, and all that. So often, this verse speaks my heart. Some