Doctrine: Do We Need It?

Doctrine. It is one of those words that can make a person want to turn and run! Many wonder if there is even a need for doctrine and theology in their lives. Some might find the study of doctrine to be boring — might be …

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Hope at Midnight

I had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. With a double mastectomy looming, hope felt fleeting, and fear held me captive. In the midst of chaos, confusion, and continual doctor appointments, I felt a strong need to take a day of fasting and prayer, …

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Cracking the Dress Code

Recently I read an article written by a man addressing choice of dress among Christian women. What I read was a sensitive, well-​​​​presented plea for Christian women to consider the weaknesses of their spiritual brothers when choosing their clothes. Though many discussions of dress …

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What the Bible Says About Joy

These are Angela Thomas’ speaking notes from the Faithlife Women Conference, presented unaltered and in their entirety.   The followers of Jesus have been given lavish gifts from God. Most of us open the ones we need most and too many …

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Bedtime Battles

Bedtime used to be very difficult for our youngest daughter. She seemed to have a lot of fears, and she had a hard time sleeping. I remember going through this as a child. It’s scary sometimes when you start to realize the world is not …

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Feeling Stressed?

Have any of you seen Tom Hanks’ movie The Terminal ? He played a visitor from Eastern Europe who came to America and found himself stuck in the airport because of a useless passport. Well, that’s what happened to me on my …

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