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Lament: A Path to Compassion

There is much to lament in today’s world but, through prayer, we can start to see the world through God’s eyes of tender mercy and compassion.

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Power to Change Lives

With the help of committed volunteers and a PowerPacks donation, a young church in Los Angeles was able to give far greater than its means.

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Dishing Out What She’s Learned

After graduation, S.A.Y. Yes! student Gloria was motivated to give back in profound ways, including volunteering to teach a culinary class.

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Book Bag Powers Up a Student’s Faith

Noah stood next to the megachurch pastors, his 13-year-old face aglow under the canopy of evening stars, as he waited to enter the baptismal waters. It was a rare moment

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Are We Living the Normal Christian Life?

If you were to define the basics of the Christian life and what makes a person a follower of Christ, what would you say? What attitudes and actions would characterize

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Reading Between the Lines

Jerry and Regina were determined to see their two young daughters turn the page when it came to mastering their ABCs but it was clear they were struggling. Despite Alyssa