Author: Lisa Samra

Christian Life

The Story of the Bible

The story of the Bible is our story too.  Learn more in my blog post for the God Hears Her online community. And the article describes one

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Christmas

A Down Under Christmas

Like me, you are likely finishing up the final touches for Christmas and making sure you have all the traditional food and activities prepared for

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Christian Life

Growing Generous Hearts

The Grinch! The iconic Christmas grouch, who is described as having a heart “two sizes too small.” But by the end of the story, his

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Our Daily Bread

Celebrating Diversity

East Kentwood High School’s 2019 graduation ceremony that honored the many countries of origin of the graduating class was a beautiful picture of diversity. It

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Our Daily Bread

Trusting God in Opposition

Today’s devotional came from a testimony highlighted by Open Doors, a ministry dedicated to strengthening Christians in places where they are threatened for the faith

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Our Daily Bread

The Need for Wisdom

When I stumbled upon the “Dad, How Do I?” videos, I found the kind way Rob Kenney shared advice, taught practical skills and encouraged viewers

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Crosswalk

Weeding Out Bitterness

A British agronomist helped me win a long-standing argument with my husband. Learn more in this Crosswalk article about tending the garden of our hearts. All

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Our Daily Bread

Frolicking in Freedom

After a sermon entitled “Where is God” from Malachi 4, we received an email from a friend at church about how her father came to

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Our Daily Bread

Rise Again

It’s been fun to watch the Olympics this summer. Somehow I can become enthralled with niche sports like the long jump, hammer throw and fencing.

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Our Daily Bread

The Way of Faith

The shocking outcome of the 2017 World Cup qualifying soccer match between the U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago inspired today’s devotional. The Soca Warriors beat

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Our Daily Bread

A Remarkable Life

Today’s devotional reflects on the remarkable life of Catherine Hamlin, an Australian surgeon who lived most of her life in Ethiopia treating women who suffered

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Our Daily Bread

Pursued by Love

In my attempt to grow in appreciation of poetry, I have been reading both classic and contemporary poems. As part of this endeavor, I read

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