God’s presence

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I Don’t Feel Close to God. Is It Me?

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One time, my friend asked what had become our custom practice at the end of our calls: “What’s one intimate prayer request I can pray for?” It was probably telling that I didn’t know what to say.
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When Everyone But You Seems to Be Getting Attached

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“Did you hear… X and Y got together yesterday!” “Huh? Since when were they together?” I noticed lately that this sort of exchange has replaced the “Hello, how are you?” between my friends and me.
A woman is sitting alone on the riverside and holding a book

God Spoke Through My Fear of Failure

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What if I fail?  This thought haunted me, to the point where I felt breathless, like I had been kicked in the gut.
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4 Ways We Can See God in Everyday Life

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Being reminded of God’s presence moves us to turn our spiritual eyes heavenward, and to reflect on His steadfast love and faithfulness in our lives. So, how can we “better see” God in our everyday lives?
Man in darkness looking out at light

I Found Christ. Then Came the Darkest Season of My Life

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It was like a scene in a movie. Picture the camera set across the street from a cafe, where two people walk out. They face each other briefly, then each turn back and start walking in the opposite direction. I remember the day vividly from that perspective, even though I was one of the two people walking away from each other.
Silhouette of man looking up with courage overlaid with prison.

Learning Courage in the Face of Suffering

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This ANZAC Day, I reflect on a story that’s woven into my own family’s history. Like all families, we too carry history of personal stories and experiences of those harrowing times.
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Are You Struggling? God Sees You

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Today I’m writing for those of you who identify with Thomas more than Peter. Who tend to uncover more questions than answers in your faith.
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What It's Like to Wait on God

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Some of the very least favourite parts of my life are the days of waiting. Which, I guess, doesn’t say that much. After all, so much of life is waiting for something.
A guy sit on the bench and rest

In Praise of Sabbath: On Letting Go

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One summer, my family wrangled our carry-ons from Uganda onto a plane bound for six months stateside. I felt conflicted over this long break, as I tend to find my identity deeply in usefulness and purpose and work.