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The Chinese Christian Behind 2,000 Hymns
Lü Xiaomin never received formal music training. But her worship songs have made her a household name in China’s churches.
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So Shall It Be
Our waiting is never in vain.
Held Together by a Cornerstone
The validity of Christianity is not based on our experiences; it’s based on him and his Word.
From Limping to Leaping
A story of cancer, calves, Christmas, and the coming of Christ.
Living in the Dark Space
We can’t always see the light when we are in the dark. But the light can always see us.
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Lord Over LinkedIn
As layoffs mount amid economic uncertainty, lots of us are looking for work. Here’s how to approach the process.
Dirty Frank
Sometimes God sends prophets. God sent me a dog.
Hold On, Dear Pilgrim, Hold On
Isaiah speaks to the weary awaiting light in the darkness.
The Priest and Social Worker Deradicalizing Jihadists in Prison
One Catholic and one Muslim, they disagree on the role of religion in their work in Lebanon, but are united in their aim.
The Christmas Cloud
Christmas feels decidedly unmerry when our emotions don’t align with truth.
Celebrating Christmas with Hot Chai and Crispy Murukku
Amid rising persecution, Indian Christians share Jesus’ love with friends and neighbors through delectable dishes.
Christmas in Wartime
How can Christians possibly pause for Advent in a world so dark?
Night Skies and Dark Paths
God is our unwavering guide through incomprehensible darkness.
The Light of Life
Joni Eareckson Tada’s Advent reflection on this dark-become-light season.
The Storm and the Promise
A word of comfort for weary saints.
Darkness to Light
A prayer, a prophet, and a poem for those in the dark.
God of Light and Life
God used a national tragedy to wake me from personal darkness.
In the Looming Darkness, Light
Jesus knows betrayal. But he remains the light.
What They Seem
Our Father knows how to give good gifts to his children.
Let There Be Hope
God is still at work amidst darkness.
Endurance and Redemption
The hope of my adopted son’s birth began long before last August.
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