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The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Learning to Live God’s Upside-Down Life One of my favorite updated quotes from A.W. Tozer is this: “A real Christian is an unusual person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen, talks familiarly every day to … Continue reading

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30 Ways God Provides for His People in the Bible

From the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem “The eyes of all look to You in hope; You give them their food as they need it.” — Psalm 145:15 (NLT) One of the most encouraging themes in the Bible … Continue reading

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Better Together: The Strength of a Triple-Braided Cord

Why God Never Intended Us to Walk Alone One of the great lies of our culture is that strength comes from independence. We admire the self-made person, the lone hero, and the individual who seems to need no one else. … Continue reading

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Created in God’s Image: What It Means and Why It Matters

“So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27) Few truths in the Bible are more profound than the declaration that human beings are … Continue reading

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The Song of Solomon: God’s Beautiful Design for Love

“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.” (Song of Solomon 8:7) The Song of Solomon is one of the most beautiful and unique books in the Bible. Unlike the historical accounts of Kings and Chronicles, the wisdom … Continue reading

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The Life-Changing Blessings of Reading Proverbs Daily

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” — Proverbs 1:7 For many years, one of my favorite spiritual habits has been reading through the Book of Proverbs every month. Since Proverbs … Continue reading

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The Good Things God Wants for You

One of the most encouraging truths in the Bible is that God is a good Father who desires good things for His children. Many people view God as distant, demanding, or difficult to please. Yet Scripture paints a very different … Continue reading

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Psalm 15: Who May Worship the Lord?

Psalm 15 is a short psalm, but it asks one of the biggest questions in all of life: “Who may worship in Your sanctuary, Lord?Who may enter Your presence on Your holy hill?” In other words: What kind of person … Continue reading

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Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

One of the encouraging things about the Bible is that it does not hide human weakness. Scripture is filled with people who loved God deeply, obeyed Him courageously, and still battled overwhelming emotions, fear, despair, exhaustion, grief, and anxiety. The … Continue reading

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Where Do Your Blessings Come From?

Every good thing in your life has a source. Your health.Your family.Your friendships.Your opportunities.Your abilities.Your daily provision.Your salvation. The Bible continually reminds us that blessings do not ultimately come from luck, talent, government programs, investments, or human effort alone. They … Continue reading

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