Monthly Archives: September 2013

Giving grace through our words

Posted on September 27, 2013 by

The message tonight at Chi Alpha (a campus ministry I attend) I felt was really relevant to our mission to lead Jahar to Christ, so I would love to share a part of it with all of you. The message … Continue reading →

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“For he satisfies the longing soul”

Posted on September 23, 2013 by

The Bible reading plan I’m currently doing has me going through the Psalms and Proverbs in 31 days. Tonight, one of the six chapters I read was Psalm 107. Verses 8 and 9 say, “Let them thank the Lord for … Continue reading →

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I Am Here

Posted on September 19, 2013 by

Blood smears from my hand as I struggle to climb up into the dry-docked boat. I hardly notice, hardly care; I just have to hide. All I feel is the pain, physical pain and even greater emotional pain. Fear and … Continue reading →

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Leading Him Home: My Story of a Whisper in my Heart

Posted on September 19, 2013 by

I have been saved since the summer between middle school and high school, but for the past year, I have been drifting farther and farther away from God.  I never stopped believing in Him, but circumstances in my life had … Continue reading →

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“I love him”: My story of answering God’s call

Posted on September 14, 2013 by

On April 18, I first saw his face. The following day, I first heard his name: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Little did I know then what God was stirring up in my heart. I watched my TV for hours on April 19, … Continue reading →

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Imago dei: Loving the unlovely

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

I read an excerpt from Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion today (thanks to my pastor sharing this link), and I couldn’t help but share it on here because it highlights a framework of thought that makes it much easier … Continue reading →

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Open Letter: Another Story of God Working on Our Hearts

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

Editor’s note: Those of us in Christians United by Jahar have been very encouraged as we have seen how God has worked in at times eerily similar ways in first putting Jahar on our hearts. We have also been encouraged … Continue reading →

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Reminder about fasting/all night prayer

Posted on September 4, 2013 by

For everyone who has decided to participate in our fasting and all night prayer for Jahar, here’s a reminder that it starts on Friday. It’s getting close! It’s not going to be easy, so let’s cover this thing in prayer, … Continue reading →

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