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  1. Create a Prayer Wall That Turns Your Home Toward GodA prayer wall gives the unseen work of prayer a visible place in your home. It may be a collection of handwritten requests, Scripture cards, photographs, or…
  2. When You Feel Forgotten by God: A Psalm for the DesertThere are seasons when prayer feels like speaking into a dry wind. You may continue attending church, caring for your family and opening the Bible, yet heaven…
  3. Raising Mission-Minded Kids in a Self-Centered WorldChildren are growing up in a culture that constantly tells them to build a personal brand, protect their comfort and measure life by possessions, popularity…
  4. Why I Stopped Comparing My Church to OthersFor years, I measured my church against every congregation that appeared more vibrant, creative or spiritually successful. A church in Sydney seemed to draw…
  5. The Role of Music in Healing a Broken HeartA broken heart can make ordinary moments feel unfamiliar. A quiet room may seem too loud, while a crowded street can leave someone feeling completely alone. In…
  6. How to Have Hard Conversations About Race in the ChurchConversations about race in the church can feel difficult because they touch identity, history, belonging and faith all at once. People may fear saying the…
  7. What Ruth Teaches Us About Faithful LoyaltyThe book of Ruth is a small story with a wide reach. Set during the unsettled days of the judges, it follows Naomi, a widow returning to Bethlehem, and Ruth,…
  8. The Surprising Connection Between Gratitude and ContentmentGratitude is often treated as a polite response to a blessing: we say thank you, count what is going well, and move on with the day. Contentment seems like…
  9. When Faith Becomes A Family Fault LineA mother may spend years praying over her child, teaching Bible stories, attending church together and trusting that faith will become a steady foundation.…
  10. The Joy Of Serving In A Church NurseryA church nursery may be one of the quietest rooms in a congregation, yet it carries a beautiful ministry. While worship rises from the main gathering, babies…

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