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How Do You Know God’s Voice?

Ever felt moved to do something or thought you heard a voice telling you to make a certain decision, and then you had to stop and think: was that God? If so, is there a way to know for sure?How do we distinguish between the prompts of the Holy Spirit and the whispers of our own subconscious?…

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Why Gen Z Learns Differently…

Why do Gen Z-ers learn differently? Simple answer - they are different (but, you know, in a good way). Gen Z-ers are the first to grow up in the digital age, which as you can imagine, significantly affects the way they see, understand, and interact with the world around them. These digital natives…

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50+ Movie Ideas for Development Workers

If you’re an aspiring development worker or missionary, there are a lot of films with lessons and ideas which will make watching it worthwhile. Here are four lists categorized by documentaries on broad social issues, documentaries on specific people or situations, movies based on or inspired by true stories, and fiction movies. Remember to use discernment and openness to God as you explore concepts that may be foreign, surprising, or even jarring to you…

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