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ON WINGS and plenty of prayer

By Molly Larsen

A family of five takes off on an adventure to the other side of the world—sustained by prayer and the knowledge that God is present everywhere.
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When I found God I found myself

By Fujiko Signs

An abusive relationship can haunt a person for years, even after it has ended. When you begin to see your spiritual relationship with God, however, the bitter memories slip away.

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A spiritual perspective on politics

We've gathered a variety of guests for this series, each with wonderful spiritual insights and proof that these spiritual ideas are effective—even for something that looms large, like politics.

From Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

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Drought relief on the prairie

By Marian English

Running to escape the smoke and flames burning through a drought-dry prairie, Marian English stopped to realize that God—not fire—was governing the entire situation.

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It's worth the effort to find your peace

By Annette Kreutziger-Herr

The author found inspiration and practical in the New Testament Beatitudes, which helped restore her calmness and joy in a difficult work situation.
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The earth moved ... BUT GOD DIDN'T

By Richard Bergenheim

No matter how much unexpected events shake us out of our comfort-zones, divine help is always at hand and provides the spiritual foundation to ensure stability in any crisis.
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Grandfather's Bible—and a promise kept

By Bill Moody

EACH SUMMER WHEN I WAS A BOY, there was nothing I looked forward to more than spending a couple of weeks with my grandparents.

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Shared reflections

Listen to this inspiring collection of articles or download the audio.

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Where is God when bad things happen?

Have you ever asked yourself where God is when you’re faced with bad news? We invite you to listen to each episode and discover ideas that spark hope and inspiration.

From Freedom from addiction

LOST AND FOUND

I saw that in order to find my life, I had to first lose it—that is, lose all sense of life as material.

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From Safety

A safe refuge

Trust in God opens the door to a safe refuge, always available and always at hand.

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CHRISTIAN HEALING thrives in Congo

Mayal Tshiabuila talks about the history of Christian Science in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the changing religious landscape in its capital and the provinces.
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Moved by the Spirit in Kenya

BY Joseph Kamenju

A first—person account of growing up in an African mission church and how new insights into the Bible helped spread messages of hope and healing.
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Sweet Liberia

BY David Holmes

One who has lived in Liberia and loved it offers spiritual insight on how to pray about that country's current troubles.
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CHRISTIANITY on the move

By Marilyn Jones Senior Writer

It's a phenomenon of profound significance for Christians. Author Philip Jenkins says there's a sea change taking place right now in the global community, marked by a shift of balance to the Southern Hemisphere—and an emphasis on forms of worship and healing reminiscent of the early Church.
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About in-laws

By Annette Kreutziger-Herr

ONE OF MY FAVORITE TREATS while I was studying at the University of Bologna in Northern Italy was lingue di suocera a delightfully tender biscuit with a hint of vanilla, half-dipped in dark chocolate.
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Out-of-the-chair prayer for the world's children

By Linda Thornton

Far from being solitary and theoretical, the prayer that helps us help others is interactice and result-oriented.