Tag: Prayer
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Navigating Friendships with Non-believers
As Christians, we are called to love others, including those who do not share our faith. However, navigating friendships with non-believers can sometimes feel challenging. How do we maintain our faith while building relationships with people who hold different beliefs? How do we balance being a light in their lives without compromising our convictions? The…
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He Is Listening: A Devotional on Prayer
One of the most awe-inspiring truths about God is that He is always listening. Unlike the fictional portrayal in Bruce Almighty, where Jim Carrey’s character is overwhelmed by the constant flood of prayers, God never tires, never falters, and is never too busy to hear our voices. He is infinite, omnipresent, and loving, and because…
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The Christian’s Inner Life: A Source of Strength and Direction
The inner life of a Christian is the wellspring of our decisions, attitudes, and actions. It’s the part of us unseen by the world but fully visible to God. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Our inner life is the control center of our thoughts,…
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Removing Spiritual Blockages
Blockages come in many forms—clogged pipes, blocked arteries, or even traffic jams. Each of these blockages causes disruption, inconvenience, or even danger. But what about spiritual blockages? A spiritual blockage occurs when something hinders our relationship with God, prevents us from hearing His voice clearly, or stops us from walking in His purpose. Just like…
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Neglected but Never Forgotten
Neglect is a deeply human experience. It can arise when someone feels ignored, dismissed, or left out of meaningful relationships or interactions. To be neglected means that others fail to meet emotional, physical, or spiritual needs. This feeling can lead to hurt, loneliness, and insecurity, but as believers, we can find assurance in knowing that…
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Trusting God to Direct Your Path
“In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:6 (NIV) The dawn of a new year often brings a flood of decisions, resolutions, and changes. For many, the path forward is unclear, and the weight of choices—whether in relationships, careers, or personal growth—can feel overwhelming. As we…
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Covenant: A Sacred Promise with God
The word “covenant” is one of the most significant terms in the Bible, carrying deep spiritual weight. But what does it really mean, and how does it apply to us today? A covenant, at its core, is a solemn agreement or contract between two parties. In biblical terms, it’s a divine promise between God and…
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The Christian’s Spiritual To-Do List
We all have different ways of managing our daily tasks. Some of us write to-do lists on sticky notes, others jot them down on the back of a napkin or type them into our phones. There are even those who prefer to take life as it comes, hoping to remember everything important as the day…
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Get Yourself Back: Rediscovering Your Passion for Jesus
Have you ever found yourself wishing you could go back in time? Maybe to a moment when you were younger, carefree, and full of dreams? Or perhaps you’ve wished you could return to a time when you made a different decision, one that would have set your life on a different path? We’ve all had…
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