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Tag Archives: loss
IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 4
Growing Through Our Adversity James 1:2-4 What would happen if you approached a fork in the road and found two signs—one reading “Road of Comfort” and the other, “Road of Adversity”? Most of us would probably veer onto the … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 20
Sunday Reflection: Union With Christ Sharing in Christ’s life means that we experience not only the close relationship He had with His Father but also His suffering. As Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 29
The Storms of Life 1 Peter 4:12-19 Why is this happening to me? We’ve probably all asked that question at some point in our life. Perhaps our world was turned upside down by a medical diagnosis, a seemingly insurmountable financial … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 27
Life’s Passing Storms Psalm 107:23-32 Everyone experiences storms in life—occasions that bring pain, suffering, or loss. It’s in turbulent times that all sorts of questions come to mind: Where is God? Why has this happened? Was it something I did? … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MARCH 15
Sunday Reflection: The Blessing of God’s Calling At times God calls us to things that require giving up or letting go of something important to us. That can be difficult or even confusing, but thankfully we know that “God is … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: OCTOBER 28
Though Christian charity sounds a very cold thing to people whose heads are full of sentimentality, and though it is quite distinct from affection, yet it leads to affection. The difference between a Christian and a worldly man is not … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: AUGUST 8
On goodness Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance. The smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: MAY 24
Don’t Give Up: Refuse to Be Bitter “I came naked from my mother’s womb,’ [Job] said, ‘and I shall have nothing when I die. The Lord gave me everything I had, and they were his to take away. Blessed be … Continue reading
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