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A Life Cut Short, A Life Lived Long

John and Mark have both stood beside death this month — Mark marking the second anniversary of his 21-year-old son David's passing, and John saying goodbye to his 103-year-old mother-in-law Johnny, who spent her last hours on a broken hip preaching Christ to the EMTs. They talk honestly about the anguish of a life cut short and the satisfaction of a life lived long, why Scripture makes room for weeping and rejoicing at the same time, and what the shrinking lifespans of Genesis tell us about what we were made for. Listen and be reminded that God has numbered your days — and given you everything you need for the hardest ones — on this episode of PassionLife.

Curry, spice, and kung fu

Curry, spice, and kung fu

As Christians committed to bringing the gospel of life to the neediest places in the world, PassionLife has focused more and more on India. Today we want to introduce to you the person that God has raised up to help us crack the code and overcome the difficulties in India particularly and Asia more generally.

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Twice adopted

Twice adopted

Our special guest today is John Cissel to share his own story of adoption and how his testimony of adoption has led to the rescue and the adoption of many other children around the world. What is the Biblical foundation of adoption and how do we practice adoption today?

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Picture perfect…Not!

Picture perfect…Not!

John and Mark discuss the weaknesses and burdens that plague them and all ministry leaders throughout history. Wherever God is doing a great work, He never exempts us from the challenges of life.

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A story of transformation

A story of transformation

As we enter the new year with goals and desires to change and grow, we’d like to introduce you to Tammy De Armas. Her personal story of transformation will encourage you in your own efforts to grow in the grace of God.

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What makes the wise men wise?

What makes the wise men wise?

The journey of the wise men is a particularly instructive and inspiring portion of the Christmas story. For they gave their lives to follow the word of God as they understood it. Today we’ll discuss them in contrast to the scribes and to Herod and their response to the word.

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