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Ready Or Not?

ByTerri Fornear
Published OnMay 28, 2014
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It is tempting to think we must change on our own so that God will be pleased with us. It is also tempting to think that we can change on our own. Yet we know Paul had become so frustrated that he gave up trying to change. Can you relate to Paul?

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Believe, Know, Laugh

ByJoe Fornear
Published OnMay 9, 2014

Parents are forever trying to convince their youngsters that pain and uncomfortableness is only temporary. “We’re almost there.” “The pain will go away soon.” The Lord is forever trying to convince us as well - and He absolutely loves to watch us laugh.

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Five Life-changing Outcomes of Suffering

ByJoe Fornear
Published OnMay 2, 2014

Fortunately for us, the Lord never meant suffering to be just a cruel and bitter pill to be dutifully swallowed. Suffering is a path, never a destination.

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Unpacking Guilt

ByJoe Fornear
Published OnApril 25, 2014

-Joe Fornear During a high stakes health crisis, the last thing we need is to carry around a bunch of guilt. Yet during my own cancer battle, I never felt as guilty in my entire life. I had a nagging…