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No Greater Joy Than Seeing Our Children Walk in Truth

There are some verses in Scripture that hit differently as the years go by. John’s words in 3 John 1:4 are one of them: “I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.” … Continue reading →

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Not by Force, Not by Strength — But by His Spirit

There’s a moment in Scripture when God speaks directly into the exhaustion and discouragement of His people. Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, was staring at a mountain of impossibility: a half-built Temple, limited resources, political pressure, and a tired people. … Continue reading →

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When Praise Sounds Like Joy and Weeping: Learning from Ezra 3

Some moments in Scripture are so human, so raw, so emotionally honest that they pull us right into the story. Ezra 3 is one of those scenes. After decades of exile, the Israelites finally return to Jerusalem. The city is … Continue reading →

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The River of Healing

Ezekiel 47:1–12 gives us one of the most beautiful pictures of spiritual renewal in the entire Bible: a river flowing from the Temple, growing deeper and deeper, bringing life and healing everywhere it goes. It is a reminder that God’s … Continue reading →

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“Teach Us to Realize the Brevity of Life” — Psalm 90:12

Learning Wisdom from Moses’ Oldest Psalm Psalm 90 is the oldest psalm in the Bible—written not by David, but by Moses. He knew something about time. He watched an entire generation rise and fall in the wilderness. He saw God’s … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

Every follower of Jesus has been entrusted with gifts—spiritual, practical, musical, relational, organizational, and countless others. God never hands out these gifts randomly. He places them in us with purpose, expecting us to invest them, not bury them. And when … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Using Your Gift for Others

“God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT) One of the greatest privileges of following Jesus is discovering that God has … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of a Strong and Faithful Marriage

A strong and faithful marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. It doesn’t happen by accident, and it doesn’t stay healthy without intentional love, grace, patience, and commitment. But when two people choose to honor God and honor each other, … Continue reading →

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Living With Hope in a Hard World

Reflections on 1 Peter 1 The apostle Peter writes his first letter to believers scattered across the Roman Empire—men and women who were misunderstood, opposed, and pressured for their faith. Yet Peter’s opening chapter is one of the most hope-filled … Continue reading →

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Finishing Well: Living With the End in Sight

Reflections on 2 Timothy 4:6–8 There are certain passages in Scripture that stop us in our tracks—not because they are dramatic, but because they reveal the heart of a believer who has lived wholly for God. Paul’s words near the … Continue reading →

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