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Peace That Passes Understanding

Every day, as her children left for school, Sharmila worried. Would her husband’s income as a daily wage laborer be enough to feed the family today? Would her family stay…

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Could Brushing Your Teeth Break Generational Cycles?

If you went back to school right now, how many of your classes would change the way you brush your teeth? Probably none. In fact, you may be thinking about…

Darshini stepped out of her comfortable life.

The Difference Maker Devotional

Are You Comfortable?

Every aspect of Darshini’s life made her feel like she was “too old.” And for the most part, she was comfortable with that. She lived with her youngest daughter’s family,…

Prisha's journey from brokenness to abundance shows how faith and literacy can change a life

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From Brokenness to Abundance: How Faith and Literacy Changed a Life

Why We Hide When Life Gets Hard From the beginning of time, our tendency has been to hide when things get hard. It happened when Adam and Eve sinned and…

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