What it Means to be a Disciple
by Caroline Cooper Serving God is a privilege filled with blessings. And challenges. We work tirelessly, striving to serve in humility as we follow the…
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An Advocate’s Perspective
by Bonita Jewel Hele During my college years, I needed to take an art class to fulfill my general education requirements. Lacking skill in artistic…
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The Meaning of Redemption
by Terry Murphy “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine” (Isaiah 43:1). When believers…
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Praying with Daddy: A Father’s Day Tribute
by Caitlin (Stacy) Meadows My earliest memories of my dad set the tone for my entire life. As a small child, probably three or four…
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Mom and the Most High
by Tahny Lou Vonan I shall weave this tale as if it unfolded yesterday, for the memories of that moment are etched into the very…
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Proverbs and Preparation
by Nakia Keim Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies (Proverbs 31:10, NLT). Proverbs 31 has been on…
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Proverbs 31 Prophecy
by Cindy Arora Charm can be misleading, and beauty is vain and so quickly fades, but this virtuous woman lives in the wonder, awe, and…
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What Makes a Hero
Before Iron Man, there was Spider Man. And before Spiderman, there was the Fantastic Four. And before the Fantastic Four, there were Captain America and…
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What’s in a Name?
Born the ninth child in our family, I was named Lydia. My five older sisters wanted to name me Esther, so I became Lydia Esther.…
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Women Warriors
During a recent conversation with my granddaughter, the subject arose regarding the androcentric essence of the Bible and the God who inspired it — a…
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