The Pain of a Parent
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The Pain of a Parent

In a world where we frequently encounter negativity and hostility, God’s Word encourages us to respond to evil with good. This is a challenging but rewarding principle that empowers us to rise above the hurt and seek Christ’s teaching and example on how we should live. As we embrace biblical wisdom, we learn that treating others with kindness, even those who may wish us harm, transforms not only our lives but often theirs as well. This post contains a affecting commentary titled “The Pain of a Parent” written by Suzanne Bowdey, six days after Charlie Kirk was killed . . .

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A Father’s Prayers
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A Father’s Prayers

Last month as I celebrated Father’s Day with my two sons who are fathers I was filled with gratitude for God’s gift of children. This morning I was reflecting on the thousands of prayers I’ve prayed for them through the last four decades . . .

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The Mystery of Children
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The Mystery of Children

A few years ago Mike Mason wrote a book titled The Mystery of Children. In one excerpt Mike writes “For me the beginning of childlike faith was when God became so big that I could no longer think complex theological thoughts about Him . . .

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Illuminos
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Illuminos

Another moving Brian Doyle essay on the wonder of children. Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of God”.

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The Praying Mantis Moment
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The Praying Mantis Moment

Brian Doyle, one of my favorite authors, shares a moving memory of his twin sons playing in a soccer game when they were six years old . . .

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The Wonder of Children
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The Wonder of Children

In 2016 I put my nearly 5 year old granddaughter to bed and happened to record our conversation . . .

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