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I yearned for heaven on earth
Through the study of many religions and my own self-discovery, I have come to believe that the desire to engage with Church begins within each of us, where a deep, natural love for God resides. It is clear to me why, as a little girl, I yearned to be at church.
While my family would sometimes sleep in on a Sunday, I would be raring to go—to church! So if they didn’t get up in time, I would walk the three miles to get there. I looked forward to the spiritual love and comfort I felt there, which always uplifted me from the sense of wrongdoing or sadness that I sometimes felt.
Being in church felt right, as people came together to joyfully worship, sing, and be peaceful. On my way back home, I would hum and skip, wondering if the rest of the world felt what I was feeling. Gosh, was it possible to live in a perfect place—maybe experience a bit of heaven on earth?
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July 15, 2024 issue
View IssueEditorial
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Drawn to Life, not death
Michelle Nanouche
Articles
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Be a watchful porter
Lynn G. Jackson
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A college professor prays about artificial intelligence
Name Withheld
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The artistry of Love
Carolyn M. Hook
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I yearned for heaven on earth
Becky Riley Fisher
Teens
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I found joy again
Rhea Patel
Healings
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Healed of severe effects from a fall
Chris Motta
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Delivered from danger during a war
Kennedy Onjweru
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Quick recovery from a knee injury
Susan Dawson Cook
Bible Lens
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Life
July 15–21, 2024
Letters & Conversations
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Letters & Conversations
Judith Patterson, Pamela Osgood, Nicholas Woodeson