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3 Questions: DeVon Franklin

The film and TV producer, author and motivational speaker discusses the role that family and community played in helping cope with the childhood loss of his father to alcohol addiction.

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Let Down Your Net

Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”—Luke 5:5 (NIV)

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The Big Question: What Is Faith?

The advice for spiritual growth is often to lean into faith. But faith is often an elusive concept to describe. Here, we’ve collected the thoughts of theologians, poets, writers and historical figures, all seeking to answer the question: What is faith?

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No Words Necessary

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.—Romans 8:26 (NIV)

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Jesus Rescues You

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.—Psalm 107:31 (NIV)

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Be a Resource

For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.—Proverbs: 11:14 (NIV)

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When in Doubt, Pray

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.—Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

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