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The Lesson and Life for July 31, 2016

Devotional thoughts on Romans 5:1-11 By Mike Berry I like boundaries. Boundaries tell us where our limitations are. I wouldn’t consider myself a rule follower, but I am boundary follower. I have been since I was a little boy. Even when there are no stated boundaries, I’ll make up my own. At times, it’s a […]

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Community in Krakow

By Laura Wood Twenty years ago Jay Bowyer and Colette Ladan never would have imagined themselves living in Poland, working with a community of believers. Although both women went to a Bible college in their native Canada, Jay worked as a district sales manager for a women’s retail chain and Colette worked as a corporate […]

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In The World—July 24, 2016

By Melissa Wuske The Most Important Voter Issues Nearly a third of voters say a candidate’s position on issues is the most important factor in choosing whether to vote for that person, according to a Barna Research study. Tied for second place (11 percent each) were the candidate’s experience/track record and their leadership qualities. While […]

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Ministering to the Broken

By Kelly Carr With one movement, it toppled. It was a small vase, given to me by a loved one who had visited one of the smallest countries in the world: Liechtenstein. Now a large shard has broken off, and I look upon it with sadness. If I’m sad when a material possession is broken, […]