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Navigating Grief, Psalm 31, loss of a loved one, how to trust God in grief

Navigating Grief

January 30, 2025
3 Truths For Navigating Grief The empty chair, the favorite song, or the old pictures trigger a deep sorrow for those who are no longer with us. In recent weeks,...
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Christians You Should Know: John Newton

May 24, 2023
“And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.” (Deuteronomy...
Corrie Ten Boom teaches us that forgiveness is possible no matter the depth of hurt you endure. God's grace extends beyond all hurt...

Christians You Should Know: Corrie ten Boom

February 8, 2023
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1 A Snapshot of the Life of Corrie Ten...
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5 Reflections on Life and Death

November 19, 2022
This year has been a year of loss. In God's economy, loss is so often gain if we are ready to receive it. Somewhere in the midst of loss there...
Near to the Heart of God was written during this time of tremendous human suffering and sadness in the family of Cleland McAfee.

Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God

September 21, 2022
Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God "The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth." - Psalm 145:18 This...
NEAR TO THE HEART OF GOD

Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God

June 15, 2022
“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.“ – Psalm 145:18 We are thrilled to share a series of brief...
He Keeps Me Singing

Hymn History: He Keeps Me Singing

March 23, 2022
"Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him." - Job 13:15 We are thrilled to share a series of...
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It’s Time To Stop Being Sorry

June 26, 2021
Some people live their entire life in an apologetic tone. The words “I’m sorry” are necessary and helpful, but they cannot become your identity. Yes, there is a time for...
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Dealing with Goodbyes

September 23, 2013
Goodbyes are hard.  I was standing in a security line at an airport not long ago preparing to go through the regular process that has become so much a part...