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“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” — Matthew 6:33 (NIV) In the...
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Aug 23, 20252 min read


Lines of Wisdom
“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, 20253 min read


Staying the Course
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so...
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Aug 17, 20252 min read


Awakened by Grace
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and...
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Aug 16, 20253 min read


A Song for Sharing
“For the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name.” —Luke 1:49 (NIV) We hear Mary’s song—the Magnificat—each Advent,...
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Aug 15, 20252 min read


The Blessing of Giving
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he...
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Aug 14, 20252 min read


The Weight of Vapor
“The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” — Ecclesiastes 12:13...
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Aug 13, 20252 min read


Keepers of the Light
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden… Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your...
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Aug 12, 20253 min read


Weebles Wobble
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” — Hebrews 10:23 (ESV) In the 1970s, a...
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Aug 10, 20252 min read


Avalanche
“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.” — Psalm 94:19 (ESV) The Psalms don’t shy away from the mess. They...
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Aug 9, 20252 min read


Hakuna Matata and the Peace of Christ
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not...
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Aug 8, 20253 min read


Called Into Radiance
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” — Ephesians 5:8 (NIV) Before Christ, we...
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Aug 7, 20252 min read


No Condemnation
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” — John 3:17 (NIV) If you’ve ever...
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Aug 6, 20252 min read


Don’t Quit the Garden
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (NIV) Doing...
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Aug 5, 20252 min read


Still Faithful
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those...
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Jul 27, 20253 min read


The Grace That Reconciles
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” –...
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Jul 26, 20253 min read


Ransomed
“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” — Matthew 20:28 (NIV) The TV...
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Jul 25, 20253 min read


Holy Tension
“He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.” — Psalm 33:5 (ESV) Some verses shine with such...
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Jul 24, 20252 min read


None Like Our God
“There is none holy like the Lord, for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.” —1 Samuel 2:2 (NIV) Hannah, the mother...
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Jul 23, 20253 min read


Not Against Flesh and Blood
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world...
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Jul 22, 20252 min read
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