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What Makes God Smile?

If we had to reduce it to one clear answer, it would be this: A person who truly loves Him. Not casually. Not occasionally. But with their whole heart, soul, and mind. Jesus said this is the greatest commandment—the foundation … Continue reading

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A Wife of Noble Character

Reflections on Proverbs 31:10–31 Few passages in Scripture have been as admired—and at times misunderstood—as Proverbs 31:10–31. It paints a picture of a “wife of noble character,” a woman of strength, wisdom, and deep devotion. Some read it and feel … Continue reading

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How God Views Obedience

Obedience is one of the clearest indicators of our relationship with God. It’s simple to talk about faith, sing about surrender, and agree with truth—but obedience is where belief becomes visible. God does not measure our devotion primarily by what … Continue reading

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A Beautiful Act of Devotion

While Jesus was eating at the home of Simon the leper, something unexpected happened. The Gospel of Gospel of Mark records the moment this way: “While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive … Continue reading

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Psalm 134: Faithful Worship in the Quiet Places

Psalm 134 is the final psalm in the Songs of Ascents—those psalms sung by pilgrims as they journeyed up to Jerusalem to worship. After the crowds have arrived and the celebrations have settled, this short psalm closes the journey with … Continue reading

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El-Shaddai: Walking Faithfully Before God

“When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘I am El-Shaddai—God Almighty. Serve Me faithfully and live a blameless life.’” (Genesis 17:1) This moment in Abram’s life is both striking and deeply encouraging. God appears … Continue reading

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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure,for they will see God.”— Matthew 5:8 Few verses are as searching—or as hopeful—as this one. Jesus does not speak about religious performance, public image, or outward morality. He speaks about the heart. And … Continue reading

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The Gifts of the Wise Men: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

“Then they opened their treasure chests and gave Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”—Matthew 2:11 The story of the wise men is familiar to us, especially at Christmas. We picture exotic travelers, following a star across deserts, finally arriving … Continue reading

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“I Am the Lord, and I Do Not Change”

In a culture defined by constant change, shifting values, and uncertain futures, this simple statement from Malachi stands like a granite rock: “I am the Lord, and I do not change.” (Malachi 3:6) Few verses are as stabilizing—and as confronting—as … Continue reading

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Isaac Newton: How a Love for God Fueled One of History’s Greatest Scientific Minds

Isaac Newton is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientific minds the world has ever known. His discoveries in physics, mathematics, optics, and astronomy reshaped our understanding of the universe. Laws of motion. Universal gravitation. Calculus. Few names loom … Continue reading

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