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We all know that reading the Bible is important in a person’s life. But you may not know what I am about to share. The Center for Bible Engagement recently surveyed over 100,000 people worldwide about their spiritual lives.… Read more

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As a family, we recently read a biography of William Carey, who is known as the father of modern missions. He was a brilliant man who translated the Bible into over 40 different Indian languages. His name, along with the names of Hudson Taylor, Amy Carmichael and Jim Elliot, may be familiar to you.… Read more

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I recently completed a Bible study through the Gospel of Mark. Much of what we studied was a reminder of truths that I already knew. There was, however, one truth that came to me for the very first time. I found it quite impactful and want to share it with you.… Read more

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To have a relationship with God, we must first hear and understand the bad news before we can receive the Good News.

Sin separates us from a holy God. Unless we deal with our sin, we are eternally lost.… Read more

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Have you heard the fascinating story of George Wilson?

In April 1830, George Wilson was found guilty of multiple crimes, including robbery of the mail, and endangering the life of mail carriers. The punishment for this crime was death by hanging.… Read more

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The Christmas carol, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow  was written in 1863 during the middle of the American Civil War. His eldest son, Charley, had gone to war, but was seriously injured and had to return home.… Read more

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When my mum was cleaning out her house in preparation for a move she went through her filing cabinet and unearthed a lot of treasures that were tucked away. One such treasure was this note that I wrote to her and my dad when I was eleven years old.… Read more

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And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:
“Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.”
And he replied:
“Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God.… Read more

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I’ve learned over the years not to trust my memory when I have a thought or idea before drifting off to sleep at night. What seems so clear at that moment is completely forgotten by morning if I don’t write it down.… Read more

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