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Surrender Isn’t About Giving Up — It’s About Giving In

            If you’re a man — especially one shaped by evangelical culture — odds are you’ve been told that control is strength. Maybe not outright, but the message has been clear enough: real men hold … Continue reading

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For Such a Time as This: Resilient Faith

                  There is a lot of talk about Jesus these days. You hear his name from the pulpit, from podcasts, from skeptics and searchers alike. According to Barna’s Spiritually Open series, even … Continue reading

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For Such A Time As This: Letting Fear Serve

                    by Marti Fischer Esther didn’t sign up for this. She was just a Jewish girl pulled into a Persian palace by her sheer beauty, crowned queen in a world where … Continue reading

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The Courage of the Heart

Today, Marti is going to bring another dimension into our study of Esther, it’s the contrast between operating from the head or the heart. Esther is a perfect example of this because had she listened only to her head, she … Continue reading

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Time Is Running Out

Today we are publishing not two, but three pieces that I hope you all pay attention to. Marti’s now-famous article: “For Such A Time As This” that no matter how many times you’ve read it, read it once more. That … Continue reading

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For Such A Time

We are re-publishing this for three reasons: 1. Because it’s critical 2. Because it’s critical 3. Because it’s critical Also, we urge you to tackle the three study questions and action step at the end. They will help you bring … Continue reading

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The Key

If my reach doesn’t go beyond my grasp Then what’s a heaven for, and for what do I ask?           – John Fischer from the song “Too Many Teachers” (Based on a Quote by Robert Browning) … Continue reading

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Putting Faith into Motion

When the heart moves out to others by the power of the Holy Spirit, heaven touches earth. by Marti & John Fischer I wanna live in the world not inside my head   – Jackson Browne   You and I … Continue reading

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Doing the right thing at the right time

There is a guy who lives alone across from the mail store I frequent almost every day. He doesn’t own a car, walks everywhere, and sometimes appears to be muttering to nobody in particular. He’s about my age, often wears … Continue reading

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‘For Such A Time As This…’ Study Guide

Yesterday we published an article by Marti Fischer titled “For Such A Time As This…” It’s the pace-setting article for our study of Esther and our focus on the importance of our MemberPartners. If you haven’t read it we are … Continue reading

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