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A Mighty Fortress: Finding Stability in Remembrance
On this day of remembrance, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God reminds us that true refuge is found not in human defenses, but in God’s enduring love. As we honour those who served, we also find comfort in the promise that peace and justice will ultimately prevail.
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The Reformer Who Sang in the Storm “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Martin Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” The year was 1527, and the plague had come to Wittenberg. The university closed. The Elector ordered everyone to leave the city. But Martin Luther refused. “I am here by God’s call,” he said. “I don’t care if the devil is in Wittenberg. The church must care…
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Praying Through the Fog
Even when memory fades, faith remains. “Praying Through the Fog” gently affirms that God hears the prayers we cannot articulate. Drawing from Psalm 139 and Max Lucado’s wisdom, this reflection comforts those navigating forgetfulness, reminding them that God’s love is not measured by mental clarity but by lifelong faithfulness. Whether you whisper a name or…
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Some Healthy Ways to Relieve Your Pain
Grief looks different for everyone, but comfort often comes through small, simple choices. Whether through music, time in nature, journaling, reading the Psalms, or turning to God in prayer, each step can bring peace and healing. Remember—God is close to the brokenhearted and walks with us in our pain.
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In the Quiet Ache of Loneliness
As I read to Adolfo from Matthew 10, his eyes softened. The words about sparrows—small, seemingly insignificant—spoke directly to a quiet ache in him. Loneliness. A sense of being forgotten. But in that moment, Scripture reminded him: he is seen, he is valued, and he is held by God. His gratitude was deep, and the…