Why We Need Mentors
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Why We Need Mentors

ByThe Glorious Table

Those of us who have grown up in the evangelical church have learned, whether directly or indirectly, that “real” ministry requires significant sacrifice. For some reason, we seem convinced that the work of the Great Commission should only occur beyond the borders of the United States. Yet there are people all around us looking for…

The Cure for Fear
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The Cure for Fear

ByThe Glorious Table

Recently, my husband persuaded me to watch the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe in chronological sequence. That’s twenty-two movies (roughly fifty hours—or three thousand minutes—of superhero cinema), in case you’re wondering. Thor became my favorite storyline, and as a lifelong nerd, I loved the super intelligence of Bruce Banner and Tony Stark. But it wasn’t until…

Exploring God's Favor
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Exploring God’s Favor

ByThe Glorious Table

My mother passed away in 2017. She was one of the most faithful individuals I’ve ever known. She always loved Jesus, but her faith intensified when God brought her through a bout of brain cancer in 1980. She shared her story with many, and she always gave God full credit for her healing. If I…

A Do-Over Can Bring Repentance
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When God Gives You a Do-Over

ByThe Glorious Table

How can we be here again? That was my thought when, for the third time in five years, the head coach my husband worked for was fired. For those unfamiliar with the world of big-time football, when the head coach is fired, it seldom bodes well for the rest of the staff. The incoming head…