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Seek Him and You Will Find Him

When King David was near the end of his life, he passed along some of the most valuable advice any parent could give a child. To his son Solomon, the future king, David said: “The Lord sees every heart and … Continue reading

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A Peaceful Heart Leads to a Healthy Body

Proverbs 14:30 says, “A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.” It’s remarkable how the wisdom of Scripture speaks to truths that modern science is only beginning to fully understand. The Bible recognized … Continue reading

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From Saul’s Fall to David’s Rise: Leadership Lessons from 1 Chronicles 10–12

The sweep of 1 Chronicles 10–12 takes us from the tragic end of King Saul’s reign to the inspiring rise of King David. It’s a passage loaded with leadership, faith, and teamwork lessons for anyone who wants to serve God … Continue reading

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Full-Time Heart: Lessons from the Levite Musicians

Based on 1 Chronicles 9:33–34 “The musicians, all prominent Levites, lived at the Temple. They were exempt from other responsibilities since they were on duty at all hours. All these men lived in Jerusalem. They were the heads of Levite … Continue reading

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What Do You Have That God Hasn’t Given You?

In 1 Corinthians 4:7, Paul asks a question that stops us in our tracks: “What do you have that God hasn’t given you?” It’s a short sentence, but it carries an ocean of meaning. In one breath, Paul sweeps away … Continue reading

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The Plumb Line of God

Scripture: Amos 7:8 — “And the Lord said to me, ‘Amos, what do you see?’I answered, ‘A plumb line.’And the Lord replied, ‘I will test my people with this plumb line. I will no longer ignore all their sins.’” In … Continue reading

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Prayer That Produces Results

Reflections from a Patio in PalermoBy Mark Cole This morning, as I sit on an outdoor patio in beautiful Palermo, Italy, with the sounds of scooters in the distance and the warm Mediterranean sun slowly rising, I find myself reading … Continue reading

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The Whisper That Changes Everything

Text: 1 Kings 19:12–13“And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And a voice … Continue reading

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A Man After God’s Own Heart

What Does It Really Mean? In Acts 13:22, the apostle Paul recounts a powerful description from God about King David:“God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, ‘I have found David son of Jesse, … Continue reading

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The Surrendered Heart: Following God Wholeheartedly

In 1 Kings 14:8, God gives this stunning description of David: “…my servant David, who obeyed My commands and followed Me with all his heart and always did whatever I wanted.” What a legacy. Not “perfect,” not “sinless,” but surrendered. … Continue reading

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