Category: Bible
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Bound for Hope
Throughout his ministry, Paul often found chains—but the chains didn’t bring despair. He considered them to be chains of hope that bound him to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples for Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Bound for hope, for the hope of the Messiah, Jesus, our Savior. Strength, courage, and hope bolstered Paul in the…
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Remembering God’s Goodness
Remembering how God has worked in your life is powerful. Our memories of God’s goodness draw us closer to God. How have your memories of God’s goodness in your life drawn you closer to Him?
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A Deeper Meaning Behind the Story
I’m fascinated by old churches, their stained glass windows, art, the people who created them and the tour guides who tell their stories. Excited tourists hurriedly snap photos of the art and almost skip to the next photo opportunity. But sometimes, unexpected opportunities arise to share a deeper meaning behind the story and the art.…
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7 Steps to a Joy-filled Day
Have you wondered how some people smile even when facing challenges while others scowl? What’s the secret behind the smiles? King David knew the secret. He practiced the 7 steps to a joy-filled day in 1 Chronicles 16.
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The Way of the Kingdom of God
After Jesus’ resurrection, He presented Himself to His followers for 40 days after His resurrection. And what was He teaching them? Jesus was focused on teaching His followers the Way of the Kingdom of God.
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Hosanna! Jesus Came to Bring Peace!
The Scriptures were clear. God would send His righteous King to reign in peace bringing salvation with Him. But what was the salvation and peace that Jesus brought with Him as He humbly rode the untamed donkey into Jerusalem? Hosanna! Jesus came to bring peace! Jesus loves you and me so much that He came…
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To Seek and Find God: 5 Ways to Seek God
Although I had read Acts 17:22-31 many times, I had always looked at it as a way to evangelize people who were completely unfamiliar with Christian concepts. This time, I personalized it and examined my faith. I asked myself what it meant to seek and find God, and I found 5 ways to seek God.
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Pruning for Purpose: Why God Removes What We Think We Need
Seasons of loss seem unfair. We know that God is working. He’s pruning for purpose, and we can discover why God removes what we think we need.
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7 Steps to Trusting in the Lord
A challenging season greets young women of today. I recently shared a story that taught me 7 steps to trusting in the Lord.
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Tending the Garden of Your Heart: Lessons from My Roses
What a blessing it was when I opened my email from Zeeva Usman. She has blessed us with a beautiful meditation, “Tending the Garden of Your Heart: Lessons from My Roses.” May you bask in God’s wisdom He reveals in His creation. “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of…