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Feature: Esther Walker’s Totally Awesome Bible Study

Does it Matter That I Pray? With her table full of opened Bibles, Esther opens with a commonality that many people face, “We’ve all had the experience some time when it seems like God is so far away, and maybe He’s not listening. Nothing happens, … [Read more...]

Humor: Kids on Angels

Angels – as explained by children: I only know the names of two angels, Hark and Harold. -Gregory, age 5 Everybody's got it all wrong. Angels don't wear halos anymore. I forget why, but scientists are working on it. -Olive, age 9 It's not … [Read more...]

Feature: I Love You I’m Not in Love With You

Did your spouse or partner tell you, “I love you, but I’m not in love with you?” What does that even mean? When someone says, “I love you, but I’m not in love with you,” they are making a distinction between two different feelings. But … [Read more...]

Poetry: Loss is a Cleansing

I was on my way, quite unaware of the burden upon my soul and my gripping heart clenching what was, and I heard a sound from a distance place, from my inner being saying, Loss is a cleansing. Don’t hold on, let it fall away, you can’t hold on, no … [Read more...]

Understanding and Prayers for Depression

UNDERSTANDING AND PRAYERS FOR DEPRESSION Having depression is like being awake and tired at the same time. It's the fear of failure, with no urge to be productive. It's longing for friends, but hating to … [Read more...]

Feature: Od Yishama

film editing by Rose Diamond Od Yishama is the traditional song for a beautiful tradition. The bridegroom is escorted by men standing shoulder to shoulder to shoulder clapping and chanting a joyous melody, as he prepares to see his bride for the … [Read more...]

Feature: Backward Quiz

TEN EXCELLENT ANSWERSWhat's the Question? 1. It's God's house. 2. It's where you find inspirational clergy. 3. It's how you feel supported. 4. It's what nurtures a sense of purpose. 5. It's filled with song. 6. It's where to meet … [Read more...]

Story: Wanting God

The old preacher was bringing some people to be baptized down to the river. He was immersing them one by one. He took hold of one man and put him down. He dunked him for a second time. Then he held him under the water. The man came up fighting for … [Read more...]

Feature: Cut Your Emotional Losses

In a classroom full of students, a professor asks: "If you had $86,400.00 and someone stole $10.00 from you, would you throw away the $86,390.00 you still have to try and get your $10.00 back? Or would you just let it go?" They all said they … [Read more...]

Story: A Mother’s Walk

By Temple Bailey The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked. And the guide said: "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than … [Read more...]