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There is a trust exercise I did once.  You might know it as well.  It involved being blindfolded and walking around an obstacle course, trusting only the directions of a friend.  Although the primary focus was on building trust with one another, it also revealed just how challenging it is to not be able to see.  Without my sight, I didn't have the confidence to walk forward.  Fear captivated me as I felt helpless.  I felt so relieved when I was able to take the blindfold off and do things on my own again.

Vision is such an important ...

When you're in the midst of a difficult season of life - mourning the loss of a loved one, experiencing long term unemployment, reeling from a fractured relationship, or facing serious health issues - it's not always easy to rest in the psalm ... "but joy comes in the morning." 

That's why listeners searching for ways to cope with - or survive - life's toughest moments will want to tune in to hear John MacArthur  share a powerful study on Benefitting from Life's Trials.  This series of messages reveals God's plan for us to actually thrive and experience joy ...

1)  Ring from the church steeple

2)  What the March is all about

3)  Award-winning country singer who started very early with her career

4)  Los Angeles or New York

5)  A Nickoleon prank 

6)  Key to some pies

7)  Husky-voiced singer who married Captain Von Trapp

8)  2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29 ... et al 

9)  Marcel Marceau and Blue Man Group 

10) Robbery, kidnapping, embezzlement, murder 

Stuck? Just check with Peggy for the answers!

In her latest book, A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus, Elizabeth George invites readers to take a journey through God's Word, studying 30 character qualities that Jesus displayed.

Elizabeth shares, as you begin, it is my prayer that these 30 scenic viewpoints along the path will help speed you on your way to becoming more like the Master, to becoming A Woman Who Reflects the Heart of Jesus.

I'm accepting Elizabeth's invitation to read through this devotional and set a pace over the next 30 days to grow more towards Christlikeness.  If you would like ...

Have you ever felt unwanted, even unloved?  I have.  It's a painful and powerful emotion that is difficult to overcome. 

Growing up, some cruel children said that I was adopted.  Although the accusers had no factual knowledge and were merely 'teasing me', I found myself very hurt by their words.  I wanted so badly to belong.  The very idea that no one wanted me wounded my heart.

Perhaps this is why I love that God calls me His child.  We all are children of God.  None of us, therefore, are unwanted or unloved.  God knows each of us by ...

"This former Nixon hatchet man has learned more about love from Max than from anyone else."--Chuck Colson

Grandparents are proud people--give them a chance, and they'll regale you with pictures and anecdotes of from their grandchildren. So, it didn't surprise me when Chuck Colson shared how much he loves his grandson Max or what a great time he has when they hang out. But what did surprise me was the depth of inspiration and impact Max has had--not only on Chuck Colson but on everyone who knows him.

"Dancing with Max" is the book just released that ...