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Knocked down, Not Knocked out Bible: 2 Corinthians 4:1-9 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair (V.8). Reading Amy tried to end her life after years of abuse and heartbreak. She was six when her parents divorced and her stepmum began abusing her. At thirteen she wasContinueContinue reading “Knocked down, Not Knocked out”

Peer Pressure Bible: 1 Samuel 24:1-10 The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving (JAMES 3:17). Reading All of Kiera’s friends were having sex with their boyfriends. One boy she’d gone on a date with had told her he couldn’t handle a relationship that didn’t have sex involved. She wasContinueContinue reading “Peer Pressure”

Plans Bible: Proverbs 16:1-9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps (V.9). Reading When I went to Bible college straight out of school, I started out on a course for young church leaders. I could picture myself preaching and leading a church just as my home church pastor wasContinueContinue reading “Plans”

The Same God Bible:Joshua 7:16-26 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed” (1 PETER 2:24). Reading People sometimes ask, “How come the God of the Old Testament seems so harsh compared to theContinueContinue reading “The Same God”