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The Hope of Flourishing
Christine Caine was 33 years old when she learned that she was adopted. And that was just the beginning of the hardships she would have to reckon with—some from her childhood, and others to come later.
On a new episode of Being Human, Caine—speaker, bestselling author, and co-founder of A21—talks to host Steve Cuss about families of origin and identity in Christ. They discuss how Caine began healing from sexual abuse, the power of Scripture memorization in renewing our minds, and the profound role of mentors in recovery.
Caine says that even in suffering, God can supply our every need. And flourishing, the subject of her new book? It’s possible at all times because of his goodness.
May Cuss and Caine’s conversation be an encouragement to us and a reminder that, no matter our circumstances, God’s joy and hope can be made alive in our every day.
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In this issue of Christianity Today and in this season of the Christian year, we explore the bookends of life: birth and death. You’ll read Karen Swallow Prior’s essay on childlessness and Kara Bettis Carvalho’s overview of reproductive technologies. Haleluya Hadero reports on artificially intelligent griefbots, and Kristy Etheridge discusses physician-assisted suicide. There is much work to be done to promote life. We talk with Fleming Rutledge about the Crucifixion, knowing that while suffering lasts for a season, Jesus has triumphed over death through his death. This Lenten and Easter season, may these words be a companion as you consider how you might bring life in the spaces you inhabit.
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