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Etched and Embodied
"Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads." — Deuteronomy...
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Sep 16, 20252 min read


Sacrificial Giving, Abundant Grace
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:19 (NIV) The Philippian...
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Sep 14, 20252 min read


Love That Listens
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” — James 1:19 (NIV) James offers us a rhythm for spiritual...
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Sep 13, 20252 min read


Answering with Hope
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope...
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Sep 12, 20252 min read


Peace That Speaks
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” — Matthew 5:9 (NIV) In recent years, our nation has seen a rise...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


The Sound of Stillness
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” — Psalm 46:10 (NIV) When digital...
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Sep 10, 20252 min read


A Living Promise of Peace
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” — John 14:1 (NIV) I often turn to John 14:1-4, 27 in...
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Sep 9, 20252 min read


To the Ends of the Earth
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,...
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Sep 7, 20252 min read


Nature Abhors a Vacuum
“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” —Philippians 2:13 (NIV) Far Side cartoonist...
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Sep 6, 20252 min read


Led by Presence
“If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” – Exodus 33:15 (NIV) After the devastating rupture of trust in...
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Sep 5, 20252 min read


DBS (Dry Bones Syndrome)
“This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” — Ezekiel 37:5 (NIV) Have...
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Sep 4, 20252 min read


Where Healing Begins
“Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is...
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Sep 3, 20252 min read


Thresholds of Grace
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 NIV Doors—those everyday...
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Sep 2, 20252 min read


God of the Unseen
“God is in his holy dwelling: a father to the fatherless, a defender of widows.” — Psalm 68:5 (NIV) In a world that often overlooks the...
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Aug 31, 20253 min read


Loved Into Loving
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." —John 13:34 (NIV) This verse is part of...
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Aug 30, 20252 min read


Unfinished Lines, Unfolding Grace
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” —Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) Have you ever started something with...
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Aug 29, 20252 min read


Headlines and Heartlines
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one...
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Aug 28, 20252 min read


The Holiness of Never
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be...
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Aug 27, 20252 min read


Eternal Rock
“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” —Isaiah 26:4 (NIV) Rocks seem permanent. They anchor...
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Aug 26, 20252 min read


Are We There Yet?
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, ...
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Aug 24, 20252 min read
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