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More Mass Shootings. Another Christmas.

A mass shooting at Brown University just days before Christmas has left families shattered and hearts trembling. In this raw, scripture-rooted reflection, Pastor Rich Bitterman explores the unshakable peace Christ gives—even when the world bleeds.

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A Thanksgiving Devotion in the Wake of the D.C. Shooting

On a Thanksgiving morning shadowed by tragedy, Psalm 91 offers unshakable comfort. This devotion reflects on the D.C. shooting, the sacrifice of our National Guard, and the quiet courage of those who trust in the shelter of the Almighty.

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God, Are You Even There? A Devotion After the School Mass Shooting

When a gunman opened fire during a school Mass in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring many more, the world cried out: Where was God? This deeply honest, theologically grounded reflection walks through shattered glass, sacred sorrow, and the only hope strong enough to hold us when everything else falls apart.

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Where Was God in the Texas Flood?

In the wake of the tragic Texas flood, this heartfelt message offers comfort to grieving families, reminding us that God is not absent in sorrow—He is the One who enters it. A tender, hope-filled reflection on loss, love, and the suffering Savior who still holds us.