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Take in the Beauty
Series: Beholding and Becoming
God gives us these moments of beauty-noticing—slowing down and unplugging from a digital, deadline world—to wake us up to the mystery and the beauty inherent in all of life.
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Ask Him For Joy
Come to Him – especially if you don’t feel joyful – and ask for joy from the Healer, the Care-giver, and the only One who can turn your sorrow into joy.
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It’s OK to Be Sad
When it comes to suffering, avoidance and escape are our defaults. But there is an invitation to consider the trials in our lives as sources of joy.
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Discerning Your Child’s Spiritual State
Parents should take comfort in the fact that the primary work of salvation in a child’s heart is the work of God.
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Leading Kids Beyond ‘Praying the Prayer’
When it comes to our children's salvation, we must be careful that our eagerness does not overcome their readiness.
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Four Reasons to Bring Your Bible to Church
Touching and handling a Bible anchors us physically to God’s gracious gift of the Bible itself.
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Laying Aside a Crushing Weight
Christ invites us to freely approach the throne, but not to usurp it. He invites us to come as children, not as rebels.