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CONFESSION

Scripture Reading: 1 John 1:5-10
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
—1 John 1:9

One of the classic spiritual disciplines is confession. We usually use that word to mean we admit our sinfulness.

In my life, the practice of confession has often been reduced to a cover-all phrase like this in my prayers: “Forgive me of my many sins.” It is a handy phrase, because it allows me to sanitize and distance myself from the evil that has been evident in my actions. Rather than recall my struggles with greed, lust, envy, and materialism; I can just acknowledge that I have committed “many sins.”

But...

May 17th, 2012 Read More
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Kids Corner

New KC Video Goes Behind the Scenes

New KC Video Goes Behind the Scenes

Barb Brouwer’s favorite listener response to the program she produces is, “Kids Corner has great messages wrapped up in good stories.”

“That‘s a great description of what we do and why we do it,” says Barb. Kids Corner is a 25-minute audio program that uses drama and music to ignite interest in the Bible and disciple children as life-long...

March 12, 2012 Read More
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Cada Dia Finds Its Way to High Places

Cada Dia Finds Its Way to High Places

When Marina Araújo entered the Young Scientist Contest in Brazil, she had no idea she would be meeting—and having an opportunity to witness to—Brazil’s president, Dilma Vana Rousseff.

The 15-year-old from Rio de Janeiro submitted a project which earned her third place in the high school category. Marina is the youngest student to receive this...

March 7, 2012 Read More
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