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Beyond the Opening Line
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 (NIV) Jane Austen’s classic novel “Pride and...
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Aug 30, 20242 min read


Praise the Lord!
“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” Psalms 113:3 (NIV) Read Psalms 113:1-9 It...
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Aug 29, 20242 min read


Walking in Love
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read


Loving Difficult Neighbors
“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Galatians 5:14 (NIV) As Christians, we...
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Aug 27, 20243 min read


The Refreshing Power of Repentance
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” Acts 3:19 (NIV)...
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Aug 25, 20242 min read


The Everlasting Earworm
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew...
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Aug 24, 20242 min read


Finding Strength in God’s Faithfulness
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can...
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Aug 19, 20242 min read


Decluttering Our Souls
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way...
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Aug 18, 20242 min read


Seeking the Holy Spirit in a Solution-Oriented World
Be merciful to those who doubt. Jude 1:22 (NIV) Read Jude 1:20-23 In our fast-paced, solution-oriented world, it’s common for people to...
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Aug 17, 20243 min read


Trusting in the Unseen
Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29...
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Aug 16, 20242 min read


Sowing Generously, Reaping Abundantly
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful...
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Aug 15, 20242 min read


The Battle Within: Flesh vs. Spirit
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 (NIV) Read Galatians 5:13-26 “A long time...
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Aug 14, 20242 min read


Trusting God’s Plan
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9 NIV As someone who has spent years in...
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Aug 13, 20242 min read


Living a Life of Prayer and Thanksgiving
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 (NRSVUE) Paul’s letter to the Colossians was written...
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Aug 11, 20243 min read


Remembering God’s Faithfulness
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Psalms 105:1 (NIV) The first seven verses of...
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Aug 10, 20243 min read


Living Out Our Salvation
“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your...
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Aug 9, 20243 min read


The Race of Faith
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) In our journey of faith, we often...
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Aug 8, 20242 min read


The Impossible Possible
But Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 NRSVUE Read Matthew...
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Aug 7, 20243 min read


Enduring Trials with Faith
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord...
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Aug 6, 20242 min read


Living Faith
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Read Hebrews 11 A little over two...
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Aug 4, 20243 min read
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