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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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How Jesus Handled Betrayal

Few things hurt more deeply than betrayal.A trusted friend lies to you.A spouse becomes unfaithful.A church member turns against you.Someone you sacrificed for walks away. Jesus understands betrayal more than anyone. He was betrayed by one of His closest followers, … Continue reading

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When Friends Fail You

Few moments in Scripture are more painful than watching Jesus betrayed by one disciple and denied by another. One hands Him over with a kiss.The other swears he never knew Him. Both were part of the Twelve. Both walked with … Continue reading

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The Night God Came Near

Luke 2 tells one of the most familiar stories in Scripture. Because we’ve heard it so often, it’s easy to miss how startling it really is. This is not just the birth of a baby—it is the moment God stepped … Continue reading

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