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Don’t Forget His Benefits

“Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.” — Psalm 103:2 (NLT) One of the great weaknesses of human nature is our tendency to forget. We forget appointments. We … Continue reading

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Keys to Flourishing in Your 60’s, 70’s and 80’s

Growing older is not the same as growing weaker in spirit, purpose, or usefulness. Our culture often celebrates youth, but the Bible honours those who continue to walk with God through the later decades of life. Your 60’s, 70’s, and … Continue reading

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7 Things To Remember Because Time Is Short

Life has a way of moving faster than we expect. One day you’re starting out, full of plans and dreams… and before you know it, decades have passed. The Bible reminds us that our lives are “a mist that appears … Continue reading

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7 Habits of Couples Who Stay In Love for Decades

In a society where marriages often fade under pressure, some couples quietly build love that lasts 30, 40, even 50 years. That kind of love doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built on habits. After decades of marriage and ministry, and … Continue reading

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Why Some People Don’t Believe in Jesus Yet

A Gentle Blog for My Little Granddaughter (and Anyone Who Wonders) Dear Jojo The other day you talked to Nonni (Grandma) and said, “Nonni, why don’t my friends believe in Jesus when I tell them about Him?” You looked so … Continue reading

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Lessons We Can Learn from the Book of Job

The book of Job is one of the most challenging—and most honest—books in the Bible. It doesn’t give us easy answers to suffering, and it refuses to wrap pain in neat spiritual clichés. Instead, it invites us into the deep … Continue reading

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Trusting God When Friends Die Young

Lately, I’ve been sitting with thoughts about life and death in a more personal way. Two musicians I cared deeply about—friends from different seasons of my life—have both passed away. One was a musical mentor. The other was a childhood … Continue reading

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The Gift of One Day in Seven

One of the most life-giving principles in the Bible is the idea of taking one day off in seven. From the very beginning, God modeled this rhythm. After six days of creation, Scripture says, “On the seventh day God rested … Continue reading

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Called the Friend of God

In James 2:23, we find one of the most astonishing titles given to a human being in Scripture: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith. He was even called the friend of God.” What … Continue reading

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The Power and Influence of Great Friends

We were never meant to walk through life alone. From the very beginning, God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” That statement doesn’t just apply to marriage—it also speaks to the deep need we all have … Continue reading

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