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The Blessing of Doing What is Right and Good

The words of Isaiah 56:1–2 still ring with clarity and urgency for us today: This is what the Lord says: “Be just and fair to all. Do what is right and good, for I am coming soon to rescue you … Continue reading

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Trusting the God of All Seasons

“I am the Lord, and there is no other. I create the light and make the darkness. I send good times and bad times. I, the Lord, am the One who does these things.” (Isaiah 45:6–7) Life is full of … Continue reading

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Set Free

Freedom is one of the deepest longings of the human heart. We may think of freedom in terms of politics, finances, or personal choices, but the Bible reminds us that the truest and most essential freedom is spiritual—the freedom from … Continue reading

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How To Become A Friend of God

Have you ever thought about what it means to be called a friend of God? That phrase alone is enough to stir the heart. God is not only holy, powerful, and just—He is also relational, inviting us into closeness with … Continue reading

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The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Psalm for Every Season

Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture. Its words have carried believers through times of joy, sorrow, fear, and uncertainty. What makes this psalm so powerful is its timelessness—it speaks to every stage of … 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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Skill and Heart: Lessons from the Levites

Scripture:“Each day the Levites and priests sang to the Lord, accompanied by loud instruments. Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites regarding the skill they displayed as they served the Lord.” (2 Chronicles 30:21–22) Worship leaders often wrestle with the balance between … Continue reading

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The Blessing That Brings No Sorrow

“The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.”— Proverbs 10:22 (NLT) We live in a culture where wealth and success are sometimes pursued at any cost. People sacrifice health, family, friendships, even … Continue reading

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7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? A simple definition is this: ‘A follower of Jesus empowered to live the life God intended for them by submitting to the presence, power and purpose of the Holy Spirit in their lives.’ Continue reading

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Worship that Lasts for Generations

In 2 Chronicles 23, after the rightful king Joash was crowned, the people were commanded “to sing and rejoice as David had instructed” (v. 18). Even generations after David, his pattern of worship was still guiding God’s people. That shows … Continue reading

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