Loving the Difficult

Loving people is one of the greatest commands in the Christian life, yet it is often one of the hardest things we are called to do. Some people are easy to love—they are kind, encouraging, and pleasant to be around. Others require what we often call “extra grace.” They test our patience, challenge our attitudes,

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Hope in the Darkest Moment

In 2009, tragedy struck during a Sunday morning service at First Baptist Church when Pastor Fred Winters was shot and killed by a disturbed young man. The sudden loss shocked the congregation and devastated his family. Yet in the days that followed, something remarkable happened. His wife, Cindy Winters, spoke publicly about the tragedy. Instead of expressing anger

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