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The Toolbox of the Christian Faith 

Tools are essential to any occupation. Whether a woodworker, gardener, automobile mechanic, bricklayer, or accountant, the ability to produce an end-product relies heavily upon the worker’s tools. Tools also come in a variety of sizes […]

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Can a Crisis Be a Blessing?

God loves us deeply, but he has a bigger view of our lives than we can imagine. Sometimes He sends His people a crisis in order to bless others. Job was severely tested and faced […]

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Joy in Suffering: Purpose in Pain

In the face of suffering, we often ask, “Why is this happening to me?” or “Is there any purpose in this pain?” The Apostle Paul, writing from prison in Philippians 1, offers a surprising perspective—joy […]

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Why Do I Feel so Sad?

In many ways, my life played out like a novel. As a teenager, I had the privilege of accepting Jesus as my Savior. As a young man, I married the woman of my dreams. After […]

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I Will be With You

When the rainy season in Misiones came to an end, we returned to Leandro N. Alem, where the Church of God congregation was still in its infancy. Nonetheless, our work there was blessed by the […]

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The Aging Christian

I have had some heart-breaking discussions with my elderly brothers and sisters in Christ.  One brother stated that he did not understand God. He had followed God and obeyed Him for many years, and now, […]

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Heroes in Crises

“My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 In Psalm 73, Asaph reveals for us one of the deepest and darkest hours of […]

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Needing Father

It is hard to estimate the need a human being has for a father. Possibly, this need comes from an inherent need for God, but it is more than that. From a human perspective, a […]