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If My People Will Humble Themselves

One of the most well-known promises in Scripture comes from 2 Chronicles 7:13–14, where God speaks to Solomon after the dedication of the temple: “At times I might shut up the heavens so that no rain falls, or command grasshoppers … Continue reading

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25 of the Most Encouraging Bible Verses

The Bible is filled with words of hope, peace, and strength. In every season of life—whether joyful or difficult—Scripture provides encouragement to keep going, to trust God, and to hold onto His promises. Here are 25 of the most encouraging … Continue reading

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Love That Lasts

Few passages in Scripture are quoted as often—and as beautifully—as Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 13:4–7. We hear them at weddings, see them on wall art, and memorize them in Sunday School. But these verses were not written merely to … 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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More Than You Can Imagine: What God Has Prepared

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.”— 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT) Life is filled with breathtaking moments — the awe of a mountain sunrise, the … Continue reading

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Kept from All Harm? Reconciling Psalm 121 with Real-Life Pain

I love the promise found in Psalm 121: “The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life.The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.”—Psalm 121:7–8 (NLT) It’s one of those … Continue reading

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Thank You for Supporting Our Missions Trip to Albania

Anna and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our recent missions trip to Albania—whether through financial giving, prayer, or words of encouragement. We are so grateful for your partnership! The trip was truly impactful, … Continue reading

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When God’s Loved Ones Die

Psalm 116:15 – “The Lord cares deeply when His loved ones die.” (NLT) Death is one of life’s hardest moments. Whether sudden or expected, it leaves a hole in our hearts. But in Psalm 116, we find a simple, powerful … Continue reading

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No Longer a Slave—Now an Heir

I’m sitting at the Rome airport, waiting for my flight back to Canada. After several incredible weeks of travel and ministry, my heart is full—but tired. As I opened my Bible this morning, one verse in Galatians leapt off the … Continue reading

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Amos: Wake-Up Call from a Farmer

The book of Amos is only nine chapters long, but it delivers one of the most jarring wake-up calls in all of Scripture—and it came from an unlikely source: a farmer. Amos wasn’t a prophet by training. He was a … Continue reading

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