Tag: faith
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A Valentines like no other
“While the world celebrated love, I was trapped, terrified, and losing my baby at the hands of someone I thought I could trust” What devastating words to read. What an awful thing for anyone to face. We are rightly horrified at the Epstein files, but this hits even closer to home. The Letterkenny Circuit Court…
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Most popular Bible Verse 2025?
Every year the Bible app YouVersion releases the verse that people have engaged with most. It’s a fascinating window into what people are reaching for in a world of brokenness. If you’re not familiar with YouVersion—it’s the most downloaded Bible app in the world. It has the Bible in 2390 different languages—many with audio versions…
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The leader we long for
Local author and former election candidate Gerry McKeever’s new book “saving democracy” strikes a chord with what many are feeling, not just nationally but also internationally. Bad government lasts too long, and good government does not last long enough. In today’s world we are increasingly affected by the decisions of other countries. We are still…
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Disability and snow
The snow makes everything look so beautiful, but it can’t get rid of the brokenness. What a delight to have the day off school, but how hard when you can’t go outside to enjoy the snow because you have a disability. You can see and hear others throwing snowballs, sledging, making snowmen and having fun,…
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Enduring suffering with joy (Proverbs 16-18; Romans 15)
John Flavel lost 3 wives, and at least one child. He knew a thing or two about suffering. Yet as you read his writing, he is full of joy. He exemplifies the truth of one of our Proverbs for today: “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs…