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Missions History: Hudson Taylor
One June day in 1849, a seventeen-year old boy found himself bored, with nothing to do. He picked up a gospel tract to read, thinking, “There will be a story at the beginning and a sermon or moral at the close. I will take the former and leave the latter for those who like it.” But, as he read, he felt God’s Spirit tugging at his heart. After reading the tract, he chose to trust Christ as his personal Saviour. When his mother and sister heard the news, they rejoiced to see the answer to their prayers.
This teenager’s name was James Hudson Taylor, and his life would never be the same. Nor would the lives of thousands of souls in China.
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3 Secrets to Being Happy
For many people, happiness is like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Even though they are constantly chasing it, happiness always seems just out of reach. They may try entertainment, money, pleasure, or power. But none of these can truly give you happiness. Where can you and I find happiness?
Read on to learn 3 Biblical secrets to being happy.
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4 Ways to Encourage Others with Your Words
They have shaped the course of human history—sparking wars, ending lives, and making either best friends or bitter enemies. It is no understatement to say that words are incredibly powerful. But words are also difficult to control. Each of us knows the bitter regret of saying the wrong thing. What does the Bible teach about our words? How can we learn to use them for good instead of evil?
Here are 4 ways to encourage others with your words.
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