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Humility is recognizing our dependence on God and valuing others above ourselves with a modest, selfless attitude.
Franklin Graham Update | December
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Franklin Graham Update | December...
A well-known adage proclaims that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. We convince ourselves we’ll rise to the occasion—praying faithfully, loving boldly, standing strong when it matters most. That vision feels inspiring, even redemptive. Yet in the quiet hours, when resolve is tested, our best-laid plans often unravel.
Each January, my church launches a 21-day...
I remember it like it was yesterday. Bases loaded. Two outs. Final inning of our softball playoff game. With a full count, I checked my swing on a ball in the dirt—or so I thought. The umpire decided otherwise and called strike three.
Just like that, our season was over, and I blamed myself. Any other mistake, error, or missed opportunity that may have occurred during that...
And he went out and wept bitterly. (Matthew 26:75)
Peter wept. Here, we meet Peter at his lowest, all-is-lost moment. That night, he had just denied knowing Jesus—not once, not twice, but three times. His accusers weren’t even Roman officials. Two were servant girls—invisibles who held no voice in society—and the third was a simple bystander. None had even threatened to...
When you’re stuck wishing for more, don’t forget what you already have. This heartfelt reminder points you back to the joy that can’t be bought.
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If you think life runs on luck, you might be missing who’s really in control.
In southeast Missouri, the nonprofit Animal Rescue Corps helped save a pregnant female dog along with 17 others from the snow and freezing temperatures that battered so much of the United States. Safe and warm at...