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The Book of Joel: A Call to Return to the Lord

The book of Joel may be short, but its message is powerful and deeply relevant. In only three chapters, the prophet Joel speaks about devastation, repentance, restoration, the outpouring of God’s Spirit, and the coming Day of the Lord. Joel … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Seek The Lord With All Your Heart?

One of the greatest invitations in all of Scripture is found in Jeremiah 29:13: “If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find Me.” But what does it really mean to seek the Lord wholeheartedly? Perhaps the answer is found … Continue reading →

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The Blessings Of A Heart Fully Committed To God

“The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” — 2 Chronicles 16:9 Imagine that for a moment. The eyes of the Lord are searching throughout the entire … Continue reading →

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I Will Praise You Lord: New Song

I just finished an update (2 new verses and a bridge) of a song I wrote a few years back: I Will Praise You Lord. The lyrics were inspired from reading Psalm 9:1 I will praise You, Lord, with all my … Continue reading →

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10 Keys To A Pure Heart

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8 Few things matter more to God than the condition of our hearts. We spend a great deal of time improving our appearance, careers, homes, and finances, … Continue reading →

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9 Lessons From Psalm 19

“The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” — Psalm 19:7 (NLT) Psalm 19 is one of the most beautiful chapters in the Bible. Written by King … Continue reading →

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God Knows

“O LORD, You have examined my heart and know everything about me.” — Psalm 139:1 (NLT) There is something deeply comforting about those two simple words: God knows. Life often leaves us with questions that have no easy answers. We … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Grumbling

“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” — Philippians 2:14-15 (NLT) Grumbling seems … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Follow The Lord Completely?

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” — Mark 12:30 One phrase appears repeatedly throughout the Bible, describing men and women who pleased God: They … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of Solomon: When Wisdom Is Not Enough

How the wisest man who ever lived drifted away from God—and what his life teaches us today. Few lives in Scripture are as inspiring—and as tragic—as the life of Solomon. He began with extraordinary promise. He inherited the throne of … Continue reading →

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