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Cookies For Caregivers
It's amazing to see the way God uses everyday people to carry out His will. Who would've thought something as simple as cookies would be the vessel that He would use with us. We have been friends for 15 years and, like everyone, were quarantined at home with our families for a couple months. We decided to learn some new things during that time. It turns out we both took on making homemade cookies. A competitive spirit entered into our discussion, and we challenged each other to a bake off. We decided to let our mayor and the frontline workers at our local hospital be the judges. So we delivered our cookies, and we instantly saw the joy it brought these frontline workers. We decided to make more cookies and give them to workers at other hospitals, grocery stores, fire departments and police precincts. And we couldn't believe the reaction. Friends wanted to help and they started making cookies for us to deliver. We were overrun with cookies! Each cookie...
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Dream Catchers Academy
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There are thousands of kids here in Nigeria that don't know where their next meal is coming from or where they'll be sleeping tonight. I should know. I was one of them. I lived on the streets for four years when I was young. I passed the time and took my mind off my situation by teaching myself to dance. Something wonderful happens when you are dancing---you let yourself go and you become totally free. But there were so many days that were very difficult. I knew at a young age that God had a purpose for my life and I just had to stay strong while His plan for me unfolded. I survived being homeless, and as a 14-year-old, I felt God was calling me to help those young homeless children make a better future for themselves. I knew what these kids were going through and that's why I started the Dream Catchers Academy as a teenager. We all need hope. For the past 18 years, Dream Catchers Academy for Girls has used dance, drama and music as a tool to encourage underprivileged or destitute girls to stay in school and pursue their... 
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Sending Cards To Hurting People
When I retired from my job, I knew I wanted to serve the Lord with my gifts and volunteer at my church. I went to a meeting at my church. A leadership position needed to be filled. I was new to the group so I kept my hand and my head down. I didn’t want to volunteer to be a leader, that was for someone else. The next position was for the “Sunshine Committee.”. Only one person was needed to send out the get-well cards to church members. I knew that it was the perfect position for me. My hand quickly went up as I said, “I’d like to do that.” I really wanted to. I am a person who likes to work quietly behind the scenes. I knew that God had found me a position where I had skills and an interest. For the past three years I’ve received our church’s prayer list. I pray over every person that is on the prayer list and then send out care cards with love from God and our congregation. I carefully choose cards that...
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A Touching Podcast Episode
Episode 25 of The Christian Heart Podcast has four uplifting stories: a man who was crushed when things weren’t available to his daughter with special needs, so he took it upon himself to build an entire theme park specially designed for children and young adults with disabilities; a public school teacher whose prayers made quite a difference in the life of one troubled child; a restoration story of how God can use a tragedy to bring many others into His Kingdom; and a household whose dynamic was changed forever when they became a foster family. The episode is just 11 minutes long, and can be heard on your favorite podcast app or by clicking here. |
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Would You Please Tell A Friend About The Christian Heart?
We would love your help in spreading the word about The Christian Heart. We'd like to see more people read these encouraging stories, especially during these troubled times. Since we don't have any money in our ministry, would you mind forwarding our stories to your friends? Our goal is to encourage Christians to have a stronger walk with The Lord and put their faith into action; and to show everyone what happens when The Lord enters your life. We would truly appreciate your help! Also, do you have a story of how you're living out your faith that you'd like to share? Or know of someone who is displaying their love for Jesus in their day-to-day life? If so, please share that story with us! We are always looking to highlight unique ways in which people are trying to bring others to the Lord. Just click here and give us a little information. Please know, the stories we post on The Christian Heart are always anonymous so your name will never be mentioned. Thanks for your suggestion!.
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