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Loving Our Neighbor with Our Words
While “toxic positivity” and “empathy misses” are usually well-meaning attempts to help, they can end up causing more pain to people who are already suffering in some way. Here are some thoughts on how to love people with our words.
16 Bible Passages about Sacrificial Love
Christians aren’t promised prosperity in this life. Instead, they are called to take up their cross daily, deny themselves, and follow Christ (Luke 9:23). Here are 16 Bible passages about sacrificial love.
God Can Handle Chaos—Including Yours
In Genesis 1:1-2 we read about how the Spirit of God loved, sustained, and upheld his creation. Right now you may feel confused. Empty. Lifeless. Dark. Chaotic. Whoever you are, and whatever the depths and agony of your trials, God is hovering over you: he loves you, he is near to you, and he can rescue you.
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EDITOR'S PICKS
Does God Want Deaconesses in the Church?
What does the Bible teach about whether women should hold the office of deacon or the title of deaconess in the church?
Justice and Mercy United in Christ
If we want to understand the depth of God’s mercy in Christ Jesus, we need a true understanding of the condition of sinful humankind.
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