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know in our hearts that religion is fundamentally an individual, personal matter—not something that can be ultimately determined by a group of people, even a majority; not something at all man-made.
Inspiring stories can come from people who've found spiritual strength and new vision in captivity. This author explores some important lessons from a prisoner whose story is told in the Bible.
The demands of moving to a new location and the disruptions in daily life seemed overwhelming. But this family found strength— and answers—as they relied on God's guidance.
Whether or not we have children of our own, we all need to be advocates for the well-being of children today. We need to embrace them in our prayer and our understanding of prayer's healing effect.
The tragedies spawned by alcoholism don't have to repeat themselves generation after generation. A growing understanding of our spiritual heritage can break the pattern.
When we are having to weather storms in our family, we may reach out for something to hold on to. When that something is God, we find a deep, inner calm that can still the turmoil and lead us safely home.
