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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: AUGUST 9
TO EDWARD LOFSTROM: On what Lewis attempted in The Chronicles of Narnia; on the character of the man Jesus—his tenderness, ferocity, and even humor; and on the need to do one’s duty while having patience with God. 16 January 1959 … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: JUNE 19
The problem of reconciling human suffering with the existence of a God who loves, is only insoluble so long as we attach a trivial meaning to the word ‘love’, and look on things as if man were the centre of … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: MAY 3
It was, however, clear to everyone that Eustace’s character had been rather improved by becoming a dragon. He was anxious to help. He flew over the whole island and found it was all mountainous and inhabited only by wild goats … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: DECEMBER 30
Godly Goals Give You Hope to Endure “I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So I keep on running and struggling to take hold of the prize” (Philippians … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: OCTOBER 23
Here’s Why You Can Rejoice in Your Trials ”We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance” (Romans 5:3 NLT). Many people know the Bible story of Joseph, whose … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: SEPTEMBER 27
Use Your Money to Invest in Character, not Comfort “Grow in spiritual strength and become better acquainted with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18 TLB). God wants you to grow up spiritually and become more like Jesus … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: AUGUST 1
Use Your Money to Grow Your Character “Truth, wisdom, learning, and good sense — these are worth paying for, but too valuable for you to sell” (Proverbs 23:23 GNT). We like to spend money on comfort, but the Bible teaches … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JULY 1
How Do You Treat People Who Serve You? “Do to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke 6:31 NIV). One of the greatest tests of your character is how you treat people who are trying to serve … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: JUNE 11
What Is Your Greatest Ability? “Live life, then, with a due sense of responsibility, not as men who do not know the meaning and purpose of life but as those who do” (Ephesians 5:15 Phillips). You and I have a … Continue reading
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