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Wisdom for a New Tool: How Christians Can Use AI Wisely

Every few generations, a new tool emerges that changes the way people live and work. The printing press did it. The radio did it. The internet did it. And now, artificial intelligence—tools like ChatGPT—is doing it again. For many Christians, … Continue reading

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Why God Deserves the Glory

We often hear the phrase, “Give God the glory.” It’s sung in our songs, prayed in our churches, and written throughout Scripture. But if we’re honest, some people struggle with it. Why does God want all the glory? Is He … Continue reading

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Fresh Joy for the Humble

“The humble will be filled with fresh joy from the Lord. The poor will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.” — Isaiah 29:19 There is something beautiful about God’s upside-down kingdom. In a culture that often celebrates strength, wealth, … Continue reading

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When God Steps Back

Scripture:“God withdrew from Hezekiah in order to test him and to see what was really in his heart.” (2 Chronicles 32:31) There’s something sobering in this verse. King Hezekiah had experienced great victories, miraculous healing, and God’s unmistakable favor. Yet … Continue reading

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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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Overcoming a Critical Spirit: Learning to Speak Life

“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” — Ephesians 4:29 (NLT) My uncle passed away recently at the age of … Continue reading

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Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World: Lessons from Proverbs 30

Most of the book of Proverbs is filled with the wisdom of Solomon, but Proverbs 30 takes a unique turn. It’s written by a lesser-known figure—Agur son of Jakeh—and it’s unlike anything else in the book. Humble, poetic, and full … Continue reading

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God Uses All Kinds: Even the Ornery and Cantankerous

I just finished reading the book of Jonah again. What a strange, short, and powerful story. Let’s be honest—Jonah wasn’t exactly a model of godliness or cheerfulness. He was ornery. Cantankerous. Resistant. He ran from God, reluctantly obeyed, and then … Continue reading

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Come Close to God – And Watch the Enemy Flee

Scripture:“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”— James 4:7–8 (NLT) In just a few powerful sentences, James gives us a blueprint for … Continue reading

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The Humbling Path to Healing: Lessons from Naaman’s Encounter with Elisha

One of the most remarkable stories of healing in the Old Testament is found in 2 Kings 5—the account of Naaman, the powerful Syrian commander who was also a leper. It’s a story that beautifully weaves together themes of pride, … Continue reading

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