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No Plan B

Sometimes we put ourselves in situations that go bad, even really bad. Other times, life does a sweep kick and knocks us off our feet. And sometimes it feels like someone is slowly removing the legs...
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Opened Eyes

Saul was well known among Jewish leaders for his persecution of Christ followers. Now called Paul and infamous among spiritual leaders for his defense of Jesus, he spoke before kings to defend himself...
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Shelter From The Crossfire

Social media gets mixed reviews. Some people like it. Some people do not. In my experience, it’s a great way to share updates with family and friends who live far away. It’s helpful to anyone who...
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Turn Toward Love

Not long after I graduated from college, I found myself sharing a one-bedroom apartment in Chicago with a dear friend. It was an exciting time for me—early 20s, starting my career and living in the...
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The Surrender That Changed Everything

There was a time when I lived with a constant undercurrent of anxiety. I was overcommitted and overwhelmed. I thought I was doing the right thing, being helpful and faithful. But deep down, I was...
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That’s Grace

In high school, I had the same bus driver named Stella for all four years. I also had some friends on my bus who would often ask me to sing. I repeatedly said no until one day their asking wore me...
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As Faithful As A First Responder

I’ll never forget waking up to an ambulance siren as it echoed through downtown Chicago. It’s common when you live in the city, but this time it wasn’t someone else being rescued. It was me....
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Idols Of Our Own Making

In the first-century Ephesus, commerce and religion were connected. Today’s passage describes how Demetrius stirred up his fellow tradesmen to stop Paul from preaching the Gospel. Demetirus insisted...