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What Comes Out of Your Mouth Matters Most

Jesus once said something that shocked His listeners: “It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” (Matthew 15:11) In Jesus’ day, religious leaders were deeply concerned … Continue reading

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20 Great Life Hacks to Shape Your Best Year Yet

Everyone wants a great year—but the best years aren’t accidental. They’re shaped by daily choices, spiritual habits, and where we place our trust. A truly great year isn’t defined by ease or success alone, but by peace, purpose, and a … Continue reading

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Seek First the Kingdom of God: Trusting Him With the Deep Desires of Your Heart

When a person begins following Jesus, they quickly realize something important: coming to Christ doesn’t erase the deepest desires of our hearts. We still long for things—marriage, family, friendship, purpose, direction, stability, or healing in areas that feel unfinished. These … Continue reading

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Remembering My Friend, Dan Burr

Some friendships shape the course of your life in ways you only fully appreciate much later. For me, one of those friendships was with Dan Burr. We grew up together at Glad Tidings Church, navigating our teenage years, early adulthood, … Continue reading

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10 Benefits of Being a Christian (Following Jesus)

Becoming a follower of Jesus is not merely adopting a set of beliefs—it is entering into a living, daily relationship with the Son of God. Christianity is not a religion of rules; it is a journey of grace, transformation, purpose, … Continue reading

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The Power of Encouragement and Community

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do,but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing … Continue reading

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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact

In Romans 16:3–4, Paul writes, “Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in the ministry of Christ Jesus. In fact, they once risked their lives for me. I am thankful to them, and so are all the Gentile … Continue reading

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How To Become A Friend of God

Have you ever thought about what it means to be called a friend of God? That phrase alone is enough to stir the heart. God is not only holy, powerful, and just—He is also relational, inviting us into closeness with … Continue reading

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The Blessing That Brings No Sorrow

“The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.”— Proverbs 10:22 (NLT) We live in a culture where wealth and success are sometimes pursued at any cost. People sacrifice health, family, friendships, even … Continue reading

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The Godly Are Showered with Blessings

“The godly are showered with blessings.” – Proverbs 10:6 There’s a refreshing simplicity to this verse. No complicated theology. No long explanation. Just a promise from God: if you walk in His ways, blessings will pour over your life. The … Continue reading

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