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Time Is Always a Gift
Faith
Time Is Always a Gift
Ashleigh Slater

It’s easy to complain about life’s difficult moments and wish away the time. But God works in us and for us even when life is hard. Here are two ways to help you remember His faithfulness.

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Lisa Anderson HOSTED BY
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How Well Do You Know Lisa?
Episode 675

Friends and family answer questions about host Lisa Anderson, plus Justin Camp on men finding God, and is she too ambitious for her boyfriend?

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LETTER FROM STAFF
Lisa Anderson

Lisa Anderson | Director of Young Adults

Happy New Year! Nope, I haven’t taken my tree down yet. Or my nativity set. Or anything, really. But that doesn’t mean I’m hanging on to 2020. I’m always excited about a new year, a fresh start; this year especially so. But before you rush into the possibilities ahead, don’t forget to learn from what you’re leaving behind. A friend came over the other day and walked me through an exercise. She had me write down my “journey” through 2020 with the highs, lows and especially landmark moments. Then she had me reflect on what God taught me (or is still teaching me) through them. You can create a “path” with stops in a notebook, or she put knots in a large knitted rope she had on hand. We then spent some time in prayer. Only in embracing God’s work in 2020 can I look confidently and expectantly toward 2021, knowing that the God who was there for me is still with me for what lies ahead.

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