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Expect An Answer to Prayer

Herod had thrown Peter in prison for preaching the gospel. This was the third imprisonment for the beloved leader of the early church. His execution was scheduled for the following morning. The church was in constant prayer for his release, which would take a miracle due to the intense security of the prison.

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Born by Faith

Why is child-like faith necessary for salvation? The virgin Mary was a teenage girl, not a child, but she still possessed the faith of a child. Children tend to believe without question. Adults have become cautious with their trust after being hurt and deceived many times by a world that is less than truthful.
Think about young Mary, betrothed to Joseph. They were excitedly planning their future, and a heavenly visitor surprised Mary with a major change to their plans.

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Guide Dog Tales: Focus on the Father

For no apparent reason, Iva, my guide dog, stopped in the middle of the sidewalk. The strip mall remained quiet with only a few shoppers. We had been strolling back and forth from one end of the sidewalk to the other in order to get some extra steps in for the day.
“No, Iva, forward!”
She continued, but Iva stopped again on our way back down. Then she led me to the door.

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The Longest Night

Do you ever feel you are walking in darkness? Not the blackness of sin, which is referenced in our key verse, but a season of difficulty. A time when life is filled with gloominess and disappointment. Fear and dread cling to us. We see the world through tear-filled eyes, and we wonder; will it ever improve?
But the shadows of life have limitations.

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Making Room for Jesus

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the...

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