The Purpose in Pain
on May 22nd, 2025
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4) We know what it’s like to deal with pain. Maybe, you are walking through a painful situation right now, whether it is physical pain,... Read More
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No Sin Is Too Big
on May 21st, 2025
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) Have you ever committed a sin which caused you to be overwhelmed with guilt and shame? Have you carried the burden of your mistakes by yourself for quite a while? Have you ever said, “There is no way God could ever look past this sin? It’s just too big.” If any of tho... Read More
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Finding Rest in Uncertain Times
on May 20th, 2025
"There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men." (Matthew 28:2-4) Why do we struggle with uncertainty so much? If there was ever a story that could teach us how ... Read More
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The Power of Hidden Intercessors
on May 19th, 2025
Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. —Philippians 2:4When I was in my second year of seminary, I met a man named Frank Hart Smith—everyone called him “Pogo.” He was a writer, a leader, and an encourager of young people. I’ll never forget our first conversation. He asked about my journey, and I told him how I had resisted the call to preach. I said, “Lor... Read More
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The Call to Intercede
on May 18th, 2025
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. —Galatians 6:2Years ago, my family went on a hike in Colorado. We loaded up backpacks with everything we needed—sleeping bags, tents, food, and water purifiers. As we made our way up the trail, the weight and altitude overwhelmed us. My youngest son Zack laid down on the trail, took off his backpack, and said, “Dad, I’... Read More
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Secure in Your Identity
on May 17th, 2025
While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” (Mark 2:15-16) We live in a time when people are very concerned a... Read More
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Submitting to God’s Will
on May 16th, 2025
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38) If there was ever an example of complete submission to God’s will, it is the story of Mary in the Gospel of Luke. Mary was only a teenager and was engaged to be married. She was ready to start a new and exciting chapter in her life, when an angel told her that she would be the ... Read More
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Sharing Your Faith
on May 15th, 2025
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey ... Read More
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A Heart of Repentance
on May 14th, 2025
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:8-9) As a follower of Jesus, there are many ways you can sense the Holy Spirit. One of those ways is when you are convicted of your sins. The moment you gave your life to Christ, He forgave al... Read More
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The Aroma of Holiness
on May 13th, 2025
But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation. (Colossians 1:22) Have you ever noticed how some things just cling to you? Yesterday I sat by my fire pit enjoying the flames. When I finally went inside, my wife called from three rooms away: "You smell like smoke!" That smoke had worked its way into my... Read More
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Pass Your Faith Along
on May 12th, 2025
Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. - Deuteronomy 6:7If you want your child to be the kind of person God wants them to be, try being a teacher of family values and spiritual truths. Consider what Deuteronomy 6:7 says: “Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when... Read More
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Living Out What You Want to Pass On
on May 11th, 2025
Anyone who does not provide for their relatives...has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. - 1 Timothy 5:8If you want to influence your children, be an example of how you desire your children to live. In other words, just live it out. Your influence is extremely powerful. If you want your children to be pure and to live righteously, live righteously in front of them. The influence fro... Read More
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