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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: bitter
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 11
Searching for Unforgiveness Luke 17:3-4 Unforgiveness is like fertile soil for a crop of noxious weeds. It is the source of much that can go sour in personal relationships and, therefore, impacts our relationship with God. Sometimes it’s disguised—for instance, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 6
Is God Always Good? Romans 11:33-36 Because God’s thoughts are so much higher than ours, we don’t always see His goodness in painful situations. We ask, If God is good, why do bad things happen to us? Or, Why is … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: JUNE 9
TO MARY VAN DEUSEN: On how one responds to the diagnosis of serious illness and on four strategies for coping. 10 April 1959 I have just had Sister Hildegarde’s letter. My heart goes out to you. You are now just … 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: 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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DAILY HOPE: MAY 22
Don’t Give Up: Tell God Exactly How You Feel “I can’t be quiet! I am angry and bitter. I have to speak” (Job 7:11 GNT). God can handle your emotions — he gave them to you, after all! He can … Continue reading
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DAILY HOPE: MARCH 3
Restoring Relationships: Use Your Ears More Than Your Mouth “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense” (Proverbs 19:11 NIV). The third biblical step toward restoring a relationship is to sympathize with the other … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: NOVEMBER 11
The Supreme Climb He said, “Take now your son…” —Genesis 22:2 God’s command is, “Take now,” not later. It is incredible how we debate! We know something is right, but we try to find excuses for not doing it immediately. … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 30
The Assigning of the Call I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church… —Colossians 1:24 We … Continue reading
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