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“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13, NKJV).

Philippians 4:13 helps me achieve so many things. When I take a test in school, I always think about this verse to remind me that God will help me do well. Or if I have a competition and I am scared, I think of this verse to remind me that God is on my team. God can help me through anything.

In my young 10-year-old life, I have been taught that God’s grace is His free gift to all, and that I have a chance to receive His blessings. The grace of God is sufficient for all my needs and covers all my errors, sins and mistakes. God’s grace is with everyone, so He will stand for us, no matter what.

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“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6, NKJV).

I have always believed that logical thinking, risk analysis and dealing with life in a sensible and realistic way would guarantee success. I used to consider myself pragmatic, focusing on the processes behind any task, initiative or goal.

When you are pragmatic, you are practical. You follow the rules and expect to be rewarded. You are usually successful, but are often still searching for “the answer.” You may attend church, but a true understanding of the Bible eludes you; it stays hidden.

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“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jer. 29:11, NKJV).

This verse has impacted me greatly because it reminds me that I am not alone. Whatever it is that you are going through in life, God will always be by your side. If it’s school, friends, future decisions or anything else, God will help you prosper. He wants us to succeed and to get far in life.

Now that I am a senior in high school and I will be going to college soon, I am not 100 percent sure what I want to do with my life. I have been praying constantly for God to show me what His will is and to reveal His plans for me.

Historia de V. Michelle Bernard

Este verano, Emmanuel Asiedu, tesorero de la Unión de Columbia, y su esposa, Annette, organizaron seminarios de evangelización y salud en Kumasi, Ghana, que dieron como resultado 10 bautismos, 50 estudios bíblicos y muchas respuestas a las oraciones.

Antes de que comenzaran las reuniones en la iglesia de Atwima Maakro, los Asiedus oraron para que Dios contuviera la lluvia que siempre llega en esta época del año, algo que hace que los caminos no sean navegables. “Nunca experimentamos lluvia”, informa Asiedu. “Llovió en la siguiente ciudad, pero no en nuestra ciudad, lo que permitió que la gente asistiera a las reuniones”.

Después de la última reunión, empezó a llover.

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Historia de V. Michelle Bernard

¿Podría la reciente decisión de la Corte Suprema a favor de las organizaciones benéficas católicas que se niegan a adoptar niños de familias homosexuales afectar los derechos civiles de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día? Recientemente, nos sentamos con la vicepresidenta y asesora legal general de la Union de Columbia, Lisa Saveikis Burrow, y otros expertos legales para aprender más sobre este y los próximos casos que podrían afectar la libertad religiosa.

Más muy pronto.

El ingeniero de WGTS Joshua Pierce enciende 88.3.

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WGBZ 88.3, la nueva señal de radio cristiana de WGTS, salió al aire este verano gracias a las generosas donaciones de los oyentes que querían ayudar a alcanzar la costa este de Maryland con el mensaje de esperanza y plenitud de Cristo.

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“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you” (Isa. 43:2, NLT).

I like this verse a lot because it reminds me that, no matter what happens, God is with me. There have been times when I have struggled with things such as math or science. But I have always gotten through these classes, thanks to my parents and God.

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“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day” (Ps. 46:5, NIV).

Today, I feel stressed, alone and overwhelmed. I am missing my class, our memories together and all of our missed opportunities. I feel like I don’t have enough time to get my schoolwork done, and I feel like quitting. However, this verse reminds me that I am not alone. God is with me, and He will help me today and tomorrow. With Him, I will not fail.