Jesus is Coming Back
on January 12th, 2026
Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen. – Revelation 1:7There’s a song from the 1960s written by Larry Norman that shares a heartbreaking picture of what it will look like for those who are left behind after Jesus returns. The song goes like this:“Life was filled with guns ... Read More
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Don't Waste Your Pain
on January 11th, 2026
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. -- 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Have you ever felt like your pas... Read More
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Worrying Won't Get Your Anywhere
on January 10th, 2026
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7With everything we as human beings are juggling in our day-to-day lives, there is plenty to be anxious about. We worry about our family, our... Read More
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Does Your Ministry Stick?
on January 9th, 2026
"For our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction." — 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Have you ever wondered what makes ministry actually work? I mean, really work — not just fill up a church calendar or keep people busy, but genuinely change lives? Paul spent only a short time in Thessaloniki. If you visit today, you'll find a thriving city with f... Read More
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Learning to Be Alone
on January 8th, 2026
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) In our culture today, it seems like everyone is constantly occupied. People are wearing headphones, and they are on their phones. They have the ... Read More
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Caught Off Guard
on January 7th, 2026
We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. — 1 Thessalonians 1:2 This Fall is special for me because I go into the woods and bow hunt. This past year, I took my two grandsons. I decided to hunt between both of them. I strapped my stump chair next to a tree and leaned back. It was warm and the wind was blowing one evening. Nothing was moving, so I took my phone a... Read More
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Lean on God in Uncertainty
on January 6th, 2026
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)When you are in the middle of a season of uncertainty, and have more questions than answers; do you find yourself wondering where God is in the midst of it all? Maybe you ask questions like, “God, where are you?” or “Do you really and truly care about me?” or “What are you trying to do?”Feelings of doubt, fear, and anxiety often pr... Read More
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But Wait, There's More
on January 5th, 2026
We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. — 2 Corinthians 5:20Do you remember Ron Popeil? The late-night infomercial king? He marketed a device that could supposedly slice a tomato so thin it only had one side. But there was one phrase he said over and over: "But wait, there's more!" That phrase ... Read More
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God's Plan
on January 4th, 2026
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the more widely known verses in the Bible. It reminds us that God has a plan for our lives, and that His plan is good. However, it is important to note that the word “prosper” in this passage does not mean what many pe... Read More
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Are Your Sins Confessed Up to Date?
on January 3rd, 2026
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 When I was in seminary, Bertha Smith came to speak. She was a godly woman who was part of the Shantung Revival in China. Her hair had turned white and wiry. Her face was battered by the years. Her first words to our class were: "Boys, are your sins confessed up to date?... Read More
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Are You Worth Following?
on January 2nd, 2026
You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. — 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Read More
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Are You Living Like He's Coming?
on January 1st, 2026
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." — Matthew 24:42-44 Read More
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