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A Mother's Love for the Unabomber Printer viewAverage User Rating: Not yet rated
Topics: Caring , Childrearing , Children , Commitment , Compassion , Dedication , Family , God , God, attributes of , God, character of , God, compassion of , God, faithfulness of , God, Fatherhood of , God, gentleness of , God, goodness of , God, grace of , God, love of , God, mercy of , God, patience of , God's love , Grace , Love , Love, divine , Loyalty , Mercy , Motherhood , Mothers , Mother's Day , Parenting , Parents , Self-sacrifice , Sin , Sinners , Tenderness , Unconditional Love
Filters: Stories
References: Psalm 86:15 , Psalm 103:8 , Psalm 111:4 , Psalm 116:5 , Psalm 145:8-9 , John 3:16 , John 15:9 , Romans 5:6 , Romans 8:31-39 , Galatians 2:20 , 1 John 3:11
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Power Outage Teaches Church a Valuable Lesson Printer viewAverage User Rating: Not yet rated
Topics: Church , Church life , Communion , Experiencing God , God , God, faithfulness of , God, goodness of , God, grace of , God, greatness of , God, love of , God, omnipotence of , God, omnipresence of , God, power of , God, presence of , God, protection of , God, providence of , God, provision of , God, sovereignty of , God, trustworthiness of , God's love , God's People , God's Presence , Human limitations , Perspective , Providence , Provision , Sovereignty of God , Surprises , Worship
Filters: Everyday Disciples , Stories
References: Proverbs 3:5-6 , Matthew 6:25-33 , Matthew 8:27 , Mark 4:41 , Romans 8:28 , 2 Corinthians 12:9 , Philippians 4:6-7 , 1 Peter 5:7
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Dying Man Finds Hope in Jesus Printer viewAverage User Rating:
Topics: Christ , Christ, abiding in , Christ, as shepherd , Christ, Messiah , Christ, only Savior , Christ, resurrection of , Circumstances and faith , Comfort , Courage , Death, physical , Disease , Eternal life , Faith , Faith and feelings , Faithfulness, divine , Faithfulness, human , Gospel , Heaven , Hope , Jesus Christ , Mortality , Peace , Presence of God , Security in God , Strength , Suffering , Trials , Trust
Filters: Everyday Disciples , Free , Stories
References: Exodus 33:15-17 , Isaiah 41:10 , Matthew 1:23 , Matthew 18:20 , Matthew 28:20 , John 3:16 , Romans 8:28 , 1 Timothy 2:5 , 2 Timothy 4:17 , Hebrews 2:17-18 , Hebrews 4:14-16
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In his book Deserted by God? , author and pastor Sinclair Ferguson shares the following story:
The first physician to die of the AIDS virus in the United Kingdom was a young Christian. He had contracted it while doing medical research in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. In the last days of his life, his power of communication failed. He struggled with increasing difficulty to express his thoughts to his wife. On ... Sinclair Ferguson, Deserted by God? (Banner of Truth, 1993), p. 51; submitted by Van Morris, Mount Washington, Kentucky
Woman Suddenly Elevated to Royal Status Printer viewAverage User Rating:
Topics: Adoption , Calling , Children of God , Church , Church life , Election , Family of God , Human worth , Identity , Inheritance , Priesthood of believers , Purpose , Surprise , Value , Wonder
Filters: Christian Culture , Editor's Choice , International , Stories
References: Exodus 4:10-17 , Romans 8:15-17 , Romans 8:28-30 , Romans 10:5-15 , 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 , 2 Corinthians 6:18 , Galatians 3:26-29 , Ephesians 1:18 , Ephesians 2:4-7 , 1 Peter 2:9 , Revelation 1:6 , Revelation 3:21 , Revelation 5:10
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John Ortberg on Following God Instead of Your Gut Printer viewAverage User Rating:
Topics: Atonement , Calvary , Choices , Christ, Anointed One , Christ, blood of , Christ, burden bearer , Christ, cross of , Christ, death of , Christ, greatness of , Christ, life of , Christ, Messiah , Christ, only Savior , Christ, our righteousness , Christ, substitute for humanity , Decisions , Eternal death , Eternal life , Life , Redeemer , Redemption , Rescue , Resurrection , Righteousness , Salvation , Self-centeredness , Self-deception , Self-denial , Self-Exaltation , Self-help , Self-importance , Self-justification , Self-love , Self-reliance , Self-Righteousness , Self-sufficiency , Self-will
Filters: Stories
References: Matthew 8:22 , Matthew 9:9 , Matthew 10:38 , Matthew 16:24 , John 3:16 , John 11:25-26 , John 14:6 , John 15:13 , Romans 2 , Romans 3 , Romans 4 , Romans 5 , Romans 6 , Romans 7 , Romans 8 , 2 Corinthians 5:21 , Ephesians 1:7 , Ephesians 2:8-9 , 1 Peter 2:24 , 1 John 3:16
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Football Player Can't Forget the Ball He Dropped Printer viewAverage User Rating: Not yet rated
Topics: Brokenness , Conviction of Sin , Despair , Disappointment , Discouragement , Failure , Guilt , Loss , Mistakes , Past , Regret , Regrets , Remorse , Responsibility , Self-condemnation , Shame , Sin , Sports , Winning and losing
Filters: Famous People , Sports , Stories
References: Psalm 32:3-5 , Psalm 51:3 , Romans 5 , Romans 6 , Romans 8 , Ephesians 2:1-10 , Colossians 1:21-23 , Colossians 2:6-23
Tone: Warn
Star of Survival Program on Getting Saved Printer viewAverage User Rating: Not yet rated
Topics: Atonement , Calvary , Christ, Anointed One , Christ, blood of , Christ, burden bearer , Christ, cross of , Christ, death of , Christ, greatness of , Christ, life of , Christ, Messiah , Christ, only Savior , Christ, our righteousness , Christ, substitute for humanity , Expiation , Gospel , Grace , Hope , Human condition , Mercy , Pastors , Procrastination , Propitiation , Reconciliation , Redeemer , Redemption , Salvation , Sin , Sinful nature , Substitution
Filters: Famous People , Quotes
References: Isaiah 55:6 , Matthew 26:17-28:20 , Mark 14:12-16:20 , Luke 22:7-24:43 , John 3:16 , John 11:25-26 , John 13:1-21:25 , John 14:1-6 , John 15:13 , Romans 3:19-25 , Romans 4:5 , Romans 5:8-10 , Romans 8:35-39 , 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 , 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 , 2 Corinthians 5:21 , 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 , Ephesians 1:7 , Ephesians 2:8-9 , Philippians 1:21 , 1 Timothy 5:19-20 , Hebrews 9:27 , 1 Peter 2:24 , 1 John 3:16 , Revelation 20:11-22:5
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Majority of Laid-off Americans View Situation as a Blessing Printer viewAverage User Rating: Not yet rated
Topics: Adversity , Attitudes , Blessings , Career , Circumstances and faith , Crisis , Dedication , Desert , Discernment , Endurance , Experiencing God , Faith , Faithfulness , Growth , Hardship , Knowing God , Overcoming , Pain , Perseverance , Perspective , Sanctification , Self-examination , Spiritual formation , Spiritual growth , Spiritual perception , Suffering , Testing , Tests , Transformation , Trials , Trouble , Trust , Uncertainties , Valleys , Waiting on God , Will of God , Wisdom
Filters: Statistics , Work & Career
References: Genesis 45:1-7 , Proverbs 3:5-6 , Romans 5:3-4 , Romans 8:28 , Romans 8:37-39 , Romans 12:12-13 , James 1:1-2 , 1 Peter 1:6-7 , 1 Peter 5:10
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Pastor Makes Tough Decision on Risky Missions Trip Printer viewAverage User Rating: Not yet rated
Topics: Bible , Boldness , Convictions , Courage , Danger , Decision , Decisions , Dedication , Evangelism , Evangelism, lifestyle , Faith , Fear , Gospel , Government , Great Commission , Influence , Ministry , Mission , Mission, church , Missionaries , Missions , Motivation , Neighbor , Outreach , Passion, motivational , Persecution , Responsibility , Risk , Risks , Safety , Trust , Witnessing
Filters: Christian Culture , Everyday Disciples , International , Stories
References: Psalm 27 , Psalm 44:22 , Matthew 5:16 , Matthew 19:19 , Matthew 28:16-20 , Mark 10:43-44 , Mark 10:43 , Luke 24:45-49 , John 13:1-17 , John 20:21 , Acts 1:8 , Acts 4:18-22 , Acts 4:29-31 , Acts 17:16-34 , Romans 1:16 , Romans 8:31-39 , 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 , Galatians 5:1 , Philippians 1:20 , 1 Timothy 1:18 , 1 Timothy 6:12 , 2 Timothy 2:3-4 , 2 Timothy 4:1-8
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God Never Wastes His Children's Pain Printer viewAverage User Rating: Not yet rated
Topics: Character , Christian life , Compassion , Empathy , Experiencing God , Growth , Pain , Purpose , Sanctification , Spiritual formation , Spiritual growth , Suffering , Testing , Tests , Transformation , Trials , Trust
Filters: Christian Culture , Quotes
References: Romans 8:28-29 , 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 , Galatians 4:19 , Philippians 3:10 , Colossians 1:27
Tone: Commend
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