Monday morning. Fourth grade. Dreaded memory verse time.
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Isaiah 66:1 tells of God giving “peace like a river.” I like that.
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It’s October, and that means Halloween is coming soon.
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Fifteen years ago, I said goodbye to my son. He’d only been with us for 11 months, but he was part of our family.
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I don’t know what to do. My wife died three years ago. Last year a friend’s wife was widowed, and I feel drawn to her.
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What’s wrong with imposing Christian morality on our society?
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I was born and raised in Malaysia, though I’m ethnically Chinese.
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One day my family and I were walking with friends in a wooded park when our two-year-old daughter fell into a stream.
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Does Scripture support the practice of limited tenure for elders and deacons?
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I am chatting with my friend Terry in a small prison yard on the outskirts of the prison where Terry has spent his days for the last three years.
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Two bacteria walk into a bar.
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It’s September! Summer is almost gone. Autumn is on its way, and winter isn’t far behind.
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Call me Chong. Everyone does. I am honored to be the editor of The Banner, and I will serve as best I can.
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Q I have been inviting my friend to my church for some time.
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I grew up in a large family with three older brothers who raped me whenever they wanted.