Note: I've been writing a version of this prayer for several years now. Here is the 2023 version. Maker of all things, We pray for those who are overworked and overwrought. For those who are overwhelmed and just plain over it. For those who feel like there are not enough hours in the day and for those who fill their hours with that which does not feel like enough. For those who have lost ...
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In social media videos, there are always certain hooks that cycle through in popularity--things people say at the beginning of a video on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok that make people watch the whole clip instead of scrolling through. For example: Here's what you're gonna want to do... Here's how you can... Do you want to be able to... Lately, I've been seeing, "I know this is going to make some of you mad" ...
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Does everyone know about elbow grease? Is it a Southern phrase? Do you have to be of a "certain age" to know about it? For those who may not know, elbow grease is hard work--often literal vigorous scrubbing, as in "you can get those brass plaques clean with some polish and some elbow grease," but often figuratively, as in "getting that promotion will require some elbow grease on your part." ...
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Doubting Believer is asking our readers to make your voices heard regarding affordable insulin for all who live with diabetes. Over the next few weeks, we will have guest posts from people who live with the disease about the importance of access to life-saving medication. Links to ways you can help are found at the end of this post. What does the Lord require of you, but to seek ...
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While studying the Book of Amos this week, it occurred to me that it is the anti-prosperity gospel. It doesn't tell rich people they've received their riches as a reward from God, but that their riches have caused them to turn away from God and from the least of these. So just for fun, I searched "Joel Osteen Amos" to see how (or if!) the king of the prosperity gospel ...
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