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Read more about the article Resolving to share joy

Resolving to share joy

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2022/12/09
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“Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind” (Philippians 2:2). Tackling self-improvement projects can lead to increased feelings of…

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Read more about the article Miracle in the mess

Miracle in the mess

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2022/11/27
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“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son” (Luke 2:6,7). Turning on the radio or strolling…

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Read more about the article Thank God for conflict

Thank God for conflict

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2022/10/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). The election didn’t go the…

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Read more about the article Facts over feelings

Facts over feelings

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2022/03/31
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“Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed” (John 20:8). Some things you know. Some things you really know. You feel…

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Read more about the article Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.

Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2022/02/24
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Trust might be one of the more serious casualties of the pandemic. The unreliability of humans Faith in other people is hard enough when we are together in person. Recent…

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Read more about the article The most loving friendship

The most loving friendship

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2022/01/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance” (2 Thessalonians 3:5). I hope you have a happy Galentine’s Day this Feb. 13. The importance of friends Not…

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Read more about the article A gospel-filled life: Part 10

A gospel-filled life: Part 10

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2019/11/01
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Putting it all together Jeffrey D. Enderle Getting there. That’s the tricky part. Sitting in your aunt’s cozy home with delicious smells wafting past the expanded table, that’s the good…

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A gospel-filled life: Part 9

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2019/10/01
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Devotional development Jeffrey D. Enderle A slight sadness seeps into my psyche every autumn. For some reason, I can’t help looking ahead and grieving the loss of the magnificent scenery and pleasant…

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Read more about the article A gospel-filled life: Part 8

A gospel-filled life: Part 8

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2019/09/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Cross-centered life and thought Jeffrey D. Enderle Her first restaurant job was nothing like cooking at home. Personal safety videos. Rigorous sanitation rules. Strict food handling standards. Weeks into the job, she had no chance…

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