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God Doesn’t Give the Hardest Battles to His Toughest Soldiers
God doesn’t give the hardest battles to His toughest soldiers; He creates the toughest soldiers out of life’s hardest battles. It seems as though some of the hardest battles that I have been through have come when I am at my weakest.
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Baptists Known for Excellence in Medical Care in Indonesia
Even though the Christian mission of the hospitals is clear, Muslim patients will drive from several hours away to receive care because of the hospitals’ reputation for high-quality medical care.
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7 Ways to Increase Your Support Network and Why It Matters
Looking back, it couldn’t be clearer that setting up a support network has kept me strong through life’s challenges. By caring for my own emotional and spiritual health, I’ve had more to give to others.
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What to Make of the Enneagram
The truth is that the Enneagram is anything but new; in fact it’s very biblical. It’s deeply rooted in ancient Christian thinking and Christian spirituality, going all the way back to the era known as the time of the desert fathers.
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The Risk of Asking for Help and How to Do It Wisely
For every risk there is in asking for help, there is out there some reward. I witness a lot of pain in my work, but I ALSO witness the beautiful handiwork of angels showing up in unexpected ways.
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Praying Against the Coronavirus
Praying against the Coronavirus starts with belief. You and I must believe that God can end the Coronavirus. Let’s take our prayers up a notch to take down this virus.
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What You Can Learn Every Time You Unsubscribe Email
My email purge is reasonably straightforward: I filter my inbox, searching for emails originating from a mailing list. At the bottom of each message is the word I'm searching for: "unsubscribe." But what can I learn from the process?
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Conflict That Builds Up and Doesn’t Tear Down
Biblical peace is none of these things. Rather, biblical peace is something that we make by engaging in healthy, redemptive, life-giving conflict when necessary—especially with those whose actions and patterns are hurting us, other people, and/or them.