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A HIGHER CALLING
Connect The Testaments1 Chronicles 6:1-81; 1 Timothy 4:6-16; Psalm 78:13-29 It’s easy to get self-absorbed when we’re criticized—or when we think others are criticizing us. Because of our real or imagined defects, we start to believe other people don’t take us seriously. It’s easy to get off course in an attempt to defend ourselves. As…
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STRENGTH, COURAGE, REST
Reflections on Habakkuk “The Soverign LORD is my strength” (Hab 3:19); “Be strong and courageous” (Josh 1:6). In the midst of seemingly hopeless or overwhelming situations (e.g., Hab 1:3–4; 3:17), these verses remind us to listen for God’s voice and know that he is near. I read the words again and repeated them in a…
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THE CURE FOR CYNICISM
Reflections on Nahum “Why should I care?” In my work with at-risk youth, I’m often confronted by that question—and it comes not only from the kids I’m working with, but also from my own cynical thoughts. Serving with children who are living on the fringes is not easy. Some of these kids have experienced the…
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DYSFUNCTIONAL PROBLEM SOLVING
Connect The Testaments1 Chronicles 3:1-4:23; 1 Timothy 3:8-16; Psalm 77:1-20 When I locate a problem, I often fixate on it. I think that if I analyze it enough, I can solve it. This is a problem when I come to difficult issues that require someone else’s expertise. Stubbornly, I want to figure out the problem…
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SUPERNATURAL JOY
Reflections on Micah Micah prophesied a message of judgment and hope to a struggling people. Micah 7:18 expresses joy for a Lord who “delight[s] to show mercy.” But how do we find hope or joy in all situations? During college, I spent a summer working in a large city in India with Christian believers from…
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