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Reaching the Hurting

“Let’s reach out to the hurting.” We say that all the time. It’s easy to see the obvious hurts, but too often we don’t reach out to the hidden pains...

A New Definition of 'Pastoral Care'

My Struggles Are About Him

In this excerpt from his latest book, It's Not About Me (March 2004, Integrity), Max Lucado looks at tragic circumstances in the lives of people...

God Has Been So Good To Us

How do you trust and hope in the goodness of the Lord in the face of inexplicable, unforeseen tragedy? One pastor looks to Psalm 13 for understanding...

Brain-damaged, not Brain-dead: The Autopsy Report of Terri Schiavo

Damaged, not dead. In fact, the autopsy report referred to her receiving morphine, which would not have been necessary if she were brain-dead or in a...

Learning to be Led by God's Peace

The peace of God is like a compass for our souls, leading us in the direction that the Holy Spirit intends for our lives. We can take great comfort...

Seven Ways God Uses Tough Times to Shape Our Lives

When you feel like you are being tested in your Christian walk because you are experiencing trials, take heart.

God's Purpose in Suffering

I believe that God suffers more than we can imagine because we – as human beings generally and as individuals to varying degrees – have disconnected...

Breakthroughs in Our Brokenness

Believing that revival is the key to our survival and spreading the Gospel, Michael Catt has written a series of new books focusing on the...

Hurricane Isabel : My Unstrung Adventure

I am beginning to understand what it means to "count it all joy" when going through trials of many kinds. I know the importance of having a sure plan...