The Disciple’s Desk

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Advent Devotional 2025

Hope is a very powerful gift to give someone. It sustains people in difficult times and points them to something greater than their current circumstances. But when hope is taken away, it can leave someone feeling lost and broken.  Vincent van Gogh, one of history’s most renowned artists is an example to us all of…

God and Suffering

Have you ever asked this: If God is good, then why do so many bad things happen in this world? For most people, this isn’t just an idea to consider, but it’s a present reality. This question is normally asked after real loss, real pain, and real confusion. In fact, I recently met someone who…

On singleness in the Church

As a 29-year-old Christian man who has spent the better part of 12 years single and serving in the church, I have encountered several people offering their encouragement and their advice to me concerning my singleness. I have no doubt these people are well-meaning people who genuinely care about me and my relationship status. Many…

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