Tag: devotional
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No Quitters Allowed
Hey there, have you ever felt like giving up? Like the challenges before you are just too overwhelming to overcome. Well, you’re not alone. In fact, throughout the Bible, we see countless examples of people who faced difficult circumstances and were tempted to quit. But you know what? God had a way of stepping in…
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Blessed Are the Cracked
Hey there, have you ever heard the saying, “Blessed are the cracked, for they will let in the light” by Groucho Marx? It’s a powerful reminder that even in our brokenness and imperfection, God can use us to bring light into the world. You see, as Christians, we’re all cracked in some way or another.…
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Standing Firm in the Face of Discrimination
Have you ever felt like you’re facing discrimination because of your faith? It’s tough, isn’t it? Well, if you have, I want you to know that you’re not alone. This morning on the news I heard a story about a husband and wife in Washington who were told they could not be Foster Parents because…
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Stubborn As A Donkey
Do you remember the story of the talking donkey in the Old Testament, found in Numbers 22:21-39. It wasn’t just a cute little animal story about a talking donkey; it was something that God used to help a stubborn prophet: Balaam and is lesson for us for today. Imagine you’re Balaam, a prophet of God,…
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One Misson, Multiple Churches, Multiple Christians
I have been in a bible study covering the book of James and our recent lesson really hit home with me. I want to dive into a topic that’s not always easy to address but is so important: unity among Christians, which includes unity among Christian Churches. Have you ever felt like the body of…
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If You Are Going to Be a Bear, Be a Grizzly
Have you ever heard the saying, “If you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly”? It’s a reminder to embrace strength, tenacity, and fearlessness in whatever we do. As Christians, we are called to be bold and courageous in our faith, to stand firm in God’s truth, and to fearlessly follow His call on…
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Living Sponges: Absorbing God’s Word into Our Hearts
Just as a sponge absorbs liquid, we, as Christians, are called to absorb and internalize God’s Word in our lives. Much like the porous structure of a sponge, our hearts and minds should be open and receptive to the truths and teachings found in Scripture. In Psalm 119:11, the psalmist declares, “I have hidden your…
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Whose Your Daddy
I have three children, 2 boys and 1 girl. My first two children are the spitting image of their father, looks and has a lot of his characteristics. The last and third child looks like me and has a lot of my characteristics. Anyone who knows me and my husband and sees our kids for…
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Dream Big Dreams
Have you ever had a dream that felt so vivid, so real, that it stuck with you long after you woke up? Maybe it was a dream about achieving a goal, pursuing a passion, or making a positive impact in the world. Dreams have a unique way of stirring something deep within us, igniting our…
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