Category Archives: Bible

What Really Matters

Life is full of distractions. We are constantly bombarded by opinions, choices, pressures, and expectations. Our calendars fill up. Our minds spin. Our hearts get tugged in a dozen directions. So when Paul says, “I want you to understand what … Continue reading

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The Letter Signed by Slaves

As I opened the book of Philippians this morning, the very first phrase gave me pause:“This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.” What a startling way to open a letter. Not “apostles,” not “church planters,” not … Continue reading

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Midnight Worship and the Earthquake

“Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the … Continue reading

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Seeing the Hand of God in All Things

“How amazing are the deeds of the Lord!All who delight in Him should ponder them.Everything He does reveals His glory and majesty.His righteousness never fails.” – Psalm 111:2–3 (NLT) This morning, I was struck by the beauty and power packed … Continue reading

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Lessons from Paul’s Journeys: Faith on the Move

The book of Acts reads like a missionary adventure story—especially when we follow the life of the Apostle Paul. Shipwrecks, riots, jail cells, public sermons, private conversations, miracles, and conversions. But beneath the action-packed surface lies a deep well of … Continue reading

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When You Feel Like Quitting, Remember This

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” – Galatians 6:9 (NLT) We all know what it feels like to grow … Continue reading

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How to Win the Inner Battles

Every one of us fights private battles—internal struggles that few people see but all of us feel. Paul describes this daily war in Galatians 5 as a conflict between our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit: “The sinful nature wants … Continue reading

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I Have Heard Your Prayer and Seen Your Tears

One of the most tender and hope-filled moments in the Old Testament comes from the life of King Hezekiah. He had just received devastating news from the prophet Isaiah—his illness would soon take his life. In response, Hezekiah turned his … Continue reading

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What to Do With Bad News

“After Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it, he went up to the Lord’s Temple and spread it out before the Lord. And Hezekiah prayed this prayer before the Lord…” — 2 Kings 19:14-15 What do you … Continue reading

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No Longer a Slave—Now an Heir

I’m sitting at the Rome airport, waiting for my flight back to Canada. After several incredible weeks of travel and ministry, my heart is full—but tired. As I opened my Bible this morning, one verse in Galatians leapt off the … Continue reading

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