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Setting Our Minds on Things Above

Emily Jezowski May 18, 2026 No Comments joy in suffering not of this world thought life thoughts

Our world turns swiftly. Devices ding and flash ‘very important’ messages. E-mail and phones can lead us down endless rabbit holes, consuming precious time that…

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God’s Faithfulness in the Hard

Cassandra Walston May 4, 2026 No Comments God goodness grief Hope joy in suffering Spiritual Growth

One Sunday morning in May, our family did not show up to church. That’s not normal, considering my husband, Jarod, is the pastor. It just…

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Simple Prayers in Suffering

Sarah Johnson April 6, 2026 No Comments Abiding death to self Encouragement joy in suffering life in christ prayer Spiritual Growth suffering

“That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection.” (Philippians 3:10) Yes, this is what I want, or is it what I think…

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In Times of Drought

Marcy Ardis February 16, 2026 1 Comment Encouragement eternal life Hope joy in suffering living water

Lately I’ve been considering what it means to be in a “desert place.” This is typical Christian terminology that I’m sure most of us are…

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Suffering Now But Glory Ahead

Bethany Hardy February 9, 2026 No Comments Encouragement eternal life Hope joy in suffering kingdom

“Some of God’s greatest mercies are His refusals. He says no in order that He may, in some way we cannot imagine, say yes.” Elisabeth…

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The Lord Let This Happen So I Would Trust Him More

Sarah Johnson January 12, 2026 No Comments Encouragement Hope joy in suffering seasons Spiritual Growth

I have wanted this for a long time – to be the kind of woman who doesn’t need to see the rest of the story…

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Cultivating Life in the Now and Not Yet

Kristen Humiston January 2, 2026 No Comments Encouragement god's kingdom Hope joy in suffering

When I was a kid at church camp, the directors did something that felt magical to a young aspiring musician. Each year they chose a…

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Prince of Peace

Lynnette Goebel December 12, 2025 No Comments Christmas encouragment Hope joy in suffering Peace

“Silent Night” is probably one of the most well-known and beloved Christmas songs. The words were written in 1816 and set to music in 1818…

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A Different Christmas Spirit

Tobi Henschel December 5, 2025 No Comments Christmas Encouragement Hope Joy joy in suffering seasons

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore,…

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Trading Ministry Pain for Ministry Joy

Sarah Johnson November 17, 2025 No Comments encouragment joy in suffering Thanksgiving

All of this, this ministry life, it matters. It matters so much. God is building His church, reconciling a people to be His very own,…