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Perfect Peace in a Noisy World
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) It's fair to say we live in...
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Jan 222 min read


Encouragement Like Mary
When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” John 2:3 (NRSVue) Today’s verse comes from the beloved...
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Jan 213 min read


Sharing God's Love
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives...
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Jan 122 min read


A Modern Sabbath
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Exodus 20:8 (NIV) Do you remember when stores weren’t open on Sundays? How about Sunday...
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Jan 113 min read


Gathered in His Name
Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven....
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Jan 102 min read


Standing Firm in Doing Good
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because...
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Jan 92 min read


Beyond Star-Struck
Jesus said, “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.” Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped...
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Jan 82 min read


Trusting the Guide
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths...
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Jan 72 min read


Grace at the Table
“Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”...
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Jan 52 min read


The Essentials
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will...
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Jan 42 min read


Divine Approval
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a...
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Jan 32 min read


Unlocking Transformation
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve...
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Jan 22 min read


A Fresh Start
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17...
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Jan 12 min read


Striving for Perfection
"Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians...
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Dec 31, 20243 min read


Focus on the Eternal
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. -...
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Dec 29, 20241 min read


Beyond “Good Enough”
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of...
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Dec 28, 20242 min read


Respect and Reverence
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. - Proverbs 1:7 (NIV) I know very little...
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Dec 27, 20242 min read


Exceeding Joy
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with...
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Dec 26, 20242 min read


The Freedom of Christmas
The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! Luke 2:11 (NLT) Imagine a person born into...
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Dec 25, 20242 min read


Ordinary to Extraordinary
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and...
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Dec 24, 20242 min read
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