This is a transcript of a testimony given at re:generation, a 12-step recovery program. It’s longer than our usual stories, so we’ve provided an audio version. Whether you read or listen, the illustrations shown below will be helpful! My name is Amanda. I have a new life in Christ and I’m recovering from control, perfectionism, …
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This is a story of how God led us to the wilderness, through the desert, and into the pit, to pull us out into a spacious place…all to intimately show us Who He truly is. THROUGH EXILE: THE WILDERNESS “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? …
Jeff Parker Proverbs 21:6 – “The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.” I am a white collar criminal. Most of my professional career was spent helping a great company grow its impact in spreading the Gospel through video. I worked at this company for nearly 11 …
Just earlier this week my four-year-old daughter, Eleanor, sinned against her twin sister, Maggie. Okay, well, she just ate her french fry, but still, to a four-year-old that’s almost unforgivable. Naturally, Maggie got upset and immediately Eleanor apologized, followed by an “it’s okay, I forgive you” from her sister. Directly after this exchange, Eleanor cowered …
“But as it is, Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.” 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 The …
Rachel Elizabeth Harding Insecurity. This defined my life. I always felt too tall, too awkward, or too unattractive. These deep insecurities became painfully present when I began dating in high school. In order to receive male affection, I allowed myself to be used emotionally and physically. In those moments, I felt desired and wanted. Those …
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In just a few short weeks, our globe will be captivated by the awe-inspiring athleticism of the world’s elite athletes. We will “ooh” and “ahh” at the strength, speed, agility, and grace exhibited across various forms of competition. Though these men and women come from various walks of life, representing different countries, cultures, and beliefs, …
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I am a productivity addict. Every one of my college classes counted toward my major or minor, so not one lecture went to waste. The first time I get an unwanted email, I immediately unsubscribe from the list to ensure none of my time will be wasted by that sender in the future. I can’t …
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A friend and I were recently talking, and she said, “I don’t want to surrender, I don’t want to be weak.” You may identify with this, but the thing is, surrendering to God doesn’t make us weak, it makes us strong. Strong in the Lord, dependent on the Lord, seeing that we can do nothing …
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Horrible things can grow in the darkness – and no, I’m not talking about rot or mildew. I’m talking about shame, a soul-crushing emotion that I’m sure most, if not all, of us have experienced at some point in our lives. While shame is often interchanged with feelings like regret, remorse, or guilt, I would …
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