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This Kind Only Comes Out By Prayer

(Mark 9:28–29) In Gospel of Mark 9, Jesus delivers a boy from a tormenting spirit after His disciples had failed to do so. Later, in private, they ask Him an honest question: “Why couldn’t we cast it out?” Jesus answers … Continue reading

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The Side-Effects of Holiness

Holiness is not a fashionable word. In many circles, it sounds rigid, joyless, or outdated. But biblically, holiness is not about stiffness or superiority. It is about belonging fully to God. It is about being set apart for Him. “Be … Continue reading

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Brought Out to Belong: Why Holiness Still Matters

“For I, the Lord, am the One who brought you up from the land of Egypt, that I might be your God. Therefore, you must be holy because I am holy.”— Leviticus 11:45 This single verse carries the heartbeat of … Continue reading

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Psalm 139: Known, Seen, and Loved by God

Psalm 139 is one of the most personal, comforting, and awe-inspiring passages in all of Scripture. In it, David reflects on a God who is not distant or detached, but deeply involved—who knows us completely, is present everywhere, and formed … Continue reading

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Restoring My First Love

At 70 years old, I didn’t expect to be saying this—but this past year has been one of the Top 10 years of my life. What makes that even more surprising is how the year began. It didn’t start with … Continue reading

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How to Have Confidence Before God

A Study of 1 John 3 Most believers struggle at some point with doubt, insecurity, or a sense of spiritual inadequacy. We know the gospel, we believe God loves us, yet our hearts can still accuse us. That’s why 1 … Continue reading

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Finding Life and Favor

Proverbs 8:35 – “For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 8 is an amazing chapter in the Book of Proverbs. Here, Wisdom speaks as though she were a person—calling, inviting, urging us to listen. … Continue reading

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Living a Life Worthy of His Call

2 Thessalonians 1:11 – “So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of His call. May He give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts … Continue reading

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Committed Plans, Lasting Success

“Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” — Proverbs 16:3 (NLT) We all want to succeed. Whether it’s in our work, our ministry, our relationships, or even in everyday decisions, success is something we long for. … Continue reading

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Prosper and Succeed — The Life-Changing Power of God’s Word

Text: Joshua 1:8“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” As Joshua prepared to … Continue reading

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