How Long Does Grieving Take?
How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? Psalm 13:1–2 Loss is
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“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
Three Qualities of Grace-Filled Giving
“It is more blessed to give than it is to receive,” Jesus said. The Apostle Paul quoted these words to the Ephesian elders while reminding them of his own pattern of personal sacrifice on behalf of God’s church (Acts 20:35).
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‘Comfort the Grieving’ Is Now Available in Spanish
In 2015, Zondervan published Comfort the Grieving: Ministering God’s Grace in Times of Loss as part of the seven-volume essential Practical Shepherding series edited by Brian Croft. Over the years, it’s been humbling and rewarding to hear of how the
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RESOURCES: Disability/Special Needs
Here’s another recommended Resource List as you minister grace and truth. There are many more list links in the right-hand margin of this homepage. MINI-BOOKS BOOKS ARTICLES/VIDEOS/PODCASTS OTHER Print this entry
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Scripture Keeps You Stable In a Pinball World
When I was a kid the real joy of of going to the pizza parlor was getting to play pinball. That steel ball would be shot out of the plunger, then bounce all over, banging against the bumpers only to
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Two Opposing Narratives of Race in America
Racism is a great and ever-present evil. As followers of Jesus, we must forcefully resist it in all its terrible forms. We must uphold the truth that all people, regardless of skin-color, ethnicity, sex, or socio-economic status, are made in
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Wash Away Your Old Ways of Thinking
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by
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31 Days to Hope
The latest addition to the 31-day Devotionals for Life series is one I’ve already recommended to individuals twice this week. Hope: Living Confidently in God by John Crotts is rich with biblical encouragement to build your faith and set the
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Jesus Restores after Massive Sin [John Crotts]
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
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RESOURCES: Gender Identity/Transgenderism
Here are some resources that may help you minister grace and truth to those who are struggling with gender identity. There are many more Resource List links in the right-hand margin of this homepage. BOOKS & MINI-BOOKS CHILDREN & FAMILY
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A Prayer for a Child Grieving a Death
Last week, I received my order of Kathleen Nielson’s new four-volume set of Prayers of a Parents books and, O, how I love them already! The following is from the first volume, Prayers of a Parent for Young Children. Lord,
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RESOURCES: Grief, Loss, & Dying
Here’s another recommended Resource List as you minister grace and truth. There are many more list links in the right-hand margin of this homepage. MINI-BOOKS At a Time Like This (Simon Manchester) Caring for an Aging Parent (Bryon Peters) Facing
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You Are Called to Suffer with Christ
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:21 One of our daughters recently asked why it seems our family suffers
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To Take Away the Weeds of the Work We Do
Lord Jesus, our great high priest, surely you are faithful. Surely you will do the work of the high priest for my soul. I have sinned, and sinned greatly. But Lord, it is the work of our high priest to
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Suffering Serves the Saints (Brian S. Borgman)
“What we go through, we go through not only for ourselves, but for others, serving as an example and encouragement to others. Suffering serves the saints.” This is the theme of Psalm 119:73-80, according to Brian Borgman, the author of
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It’s Not Too Late – Gospel Hope for Parents
There is more than one explanation for broken relationships between parents and children. Sometimes the most diligent and careful parenting cannot curb the rebellious bent of a child’s heart. It’s Not Too Late: Restoring Restoring Broken Relationships with Teenage and
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RESOURCES: Suffering & Trials
Here’s another recommended resource list for you. There are many more resource list links in the right-hand margin of this homepage. MINI-BOOKS BOOKS DAILY DEVOTIONALS ONLINE AUDIO/VISUAL Print this entry
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Five Blessings from Ten Years of Blogging
June marked ten years of blogging for me; it’s hard to believe a decade has gone by since I began. When I first thought of launching a blog, I was clueless, so I reached out to two Christian brothers for
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