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How Jesus Handled Betrayal

Few things hurt more deeply than betrayal.A trusted friend lies to you.A spouse becomes unfaithful.A church member turns against you.Someone you sacrificed for walks away. Jesus understands betrayal more than anyone. He was betrayed by one of His closest followers, … Continue reading

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When No One Is Listening: A Prayer from the Cave

Psalm 142 Psalm 142 is one of the most honest prayers in the Bible. David writes it while hiding in a cave, running for his life, isolated, misunderstood, and worn down. The title says it all: “A prayer of David … Continue reading

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When It Feels Like God Has Turned Away

Scripture: “And I said, ‘This is my fate; the Most High has turned His hand against me.’But then I recall all You have done, O Lord;I remember Your wonderful deeds of long ago.They are constantly in my thoughts.I cannot stop … Continue reading

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