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Just before his betrayal and arrest, Jesus had a final meal with his disciples. This Last Supper contains some of the most profound teaching in all of scripture. In this article, author Caleb Mathis unpacks five key moments from this pivotal scene, and explains why they hold just as much power today as they did on that original night 2,000 years ago. 

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Nowhere else in scripture is Jesus’ humanity in such brilliant display than in the Garden of Gethsemane. Mere hours before his arrest, trial, and crucifixion, Jesus wrestles with the pain of the future, asks God hard questions, and even sweats blood. Author Chris Pennington explains that there is something here for everyone—ever been scared of the future? Jesus was. Ever felt like God said “no” to a request? Jesus felt the same. Ever relied on others only to find they’ve let you down? Jesus too. In the garden, Jesus shows that he understands our pain, and then models a raw honesty with God that is key to a life that works. 

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Saint Patrick’s Day is an annual excuse to get decked out in green, pinch people, and swim in a sea of Guinness. Unsurprisingly, none of that has anything to do with the life that gives its name to the holiday. In this article, author Caleb Mathis shares the incredible true story of Patrick—from runaway slave to missionary who would actually return to the place that had once enslaved him. Patrick’s life is full of miracles and moves that still inspire 1,500 years after his death. Before you raise a pint on his holiday, press play on this podcast. 

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Being a parent is hard. How much screen time is appropriate? Are they eating enough vegetables? What time is baseball practice this week? Did they actually finish their homework? What about that playdate? It’s easy for quality time, and spiritual growth, to fall by the wayside. But one weekend a year, all those things come together on 800+ acres along the Ohio River. It’s Family Camp! In this article, author Chris Stewart shares his experience at Family Camp last year, and why this low-structure/high-purpose weekend is exactly what your family needs. 

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If God is eternal, does He have an age? How does He intersect with time? Does it even matter? In this straight-forward and accessible article, author Caleb Mathis tackles all those questions and more. While the age of God might seem at first glance like an unanswerable riddle, it is actually a powerful opportunity to revisit core aspects of God’s nature and character: his omnipotence, omniscience, and omni-presence. Buckle up, people, we’re going for a ride. 

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When author Natalie Warrick discovered she had ataxia, a rare and progressive genetic disease, she made the intentional choice to let it push her toward—instead of away from—God. In this powerful piece, she shares her journey of coming to terms with suffering, and finding the faith to ask for healing—for herself, and for her mother who also suffers with the same disease. And God has been moving. Both Natalie and her mother have experienced degrees of partial healing! If you’re struggling with a diagnosis, or finding the faith to ask God for a breakthrough, this piece can be a push in the right direction. 

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Though his day has become synonymous with chocolate hearts, flowers, and romantic gestures, Valentine’s life was anything but a bed of roses. An Italian clergyman who found himself in the crosshairs of the Roman Empire, Valentine preached love in a time when hate was powerful. His impact, and his legend, has only grown. In this segment of The Holy Behind the Holiday, a series of articles looking at the Christian roots of some of our most popular holidays, author Caleb Mathis unveils the life of Saint Valentine—and how his story can impact how we live today. 

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2,800 miles in 40 days? Author Tamara Brooks signed up for the RELENTLESS 2800 team challenge alongside some good friends, but it didn’t take long for the excitement to wear off and the muscle cramps to begin. What had she gotten herself into? Doubt tried to convince her that she wasn’t fit enough, committed enough, or tough enough to finish. Then one morning, while clocking in some miles, God spoke, reminding her that because He is always moving, she can too. With her eyes on the finish line, she kept going, one mile at a time. 

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Life is supposed to be easy, right? Not so fast. Author and pastor, Andy Reider, offers a wake-up call for the cultural narrative that everything in our life should always be up-and-to-the-right. The reality is that life is hard, and it takes twists and turns. A better goal than an easy life, is learning to develop resilience. And that, as it turns out, is only learned the hard way. 

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Suffering, difficulty, and hardship is, unfortunately, a regular part of the human experience. When things go bad, does it mean something spiritually? Author Rachel Reider gives an eye-opening deep-dive into what the Bible says (and also doesn’t say) about what hardship means in our lives. She maps out a hopeful path forward, pointing our focus off our difficulty and back onto a God that has an uncanny ability to turn bad things around. If things are going sideways in your life, and you’re asking “why,” this is the article for you. 

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