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Are You Passing the Test?
In Book of Exodus, God tells Moses regarding the manna in the wilderness: “I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow My instructions.” That line stops me in my tracks. God wasn’t just feeding … Continue reading
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Yet I Want Your Will To Be Done, Not Mine
In the shadow of the cross, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed some of the most honest words ever spoken: “Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine.” This is not a calm theological statement. It is … Continue reading
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The Lord Will Fight for You — Just Stay Calm
Few sentences in Scripture are as simple — and as hard to live — as this one: “The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” (Exodus 14:14) These words were spoken at one of the most terrifying moments … Continue reading
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Sin at the Door: A Warning, a Choice, and a Call to Mastery
“Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” — Genesis 4:7 This is one of the most vivid and sobering warnings in all of Scripture. God speaks these words … Continue reading
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“You Will Desire to Control Your Husband, But He Will Rule Over You”
(Genesis 3:16) This is one of the most misunderstood—and often misused—verses in all of Scripture: “You will desire to control your husband,but he will rule over you.” These words have been quoted to justify domination, excuse abuse, and normalize unhealthy … Continue reading
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When the Body Is Underactive, the Mind Overreacts
Every once in a while, I hear a line that sticks with me. Recently someone said, “An underactive body creates an overactive brain.” It isn’t a scientific formula, but there’s enough truth in it to make you stop and think. … Continue reading
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Parenting and Legacy: Lessons From Abraham to Joseph
When we trace the story of God’s people from Abraham through Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, we discover more than a historical narrative. We discover a family—deeply human, often flawed, but continually shaped by the faithfulness of God. Their successes and … Continue reading
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10 Secrets to Powerful Singing
Every singer dreams of singing with power, freedom, and heart — the kind of singing that moves people and glorifies God. But powerful singing isn’t just about volume or range; it’s about skill, heart, and spiritual depth working together. Here … Continue reading
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Peace in the Twists and Turns of Life
Life Doesn’t Always Follow a Straight Line We all love straight roads—clear, smooth, and predictable. But life isn’t always like that. Often, our journey includes detours, delays, unexpected bends, and crooked paths we never saw coming. The writer of Ecclesiastes … Continue reading
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Guard My Lips, Guard My Life
“Take control of what I say, O Lord,and guard my lips.Don’t let me drift toward evil…” — Psalm 141 David’s prayer in Psalm 141 is short, but it is deeply searching. He is not asking for a new opportunity, a … Continue reading →