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20 Great Life Hacks to Shape Your Best Year Yet

Everyone wants a great year—but the best years aren’t accidental. They’re shaped by daily choices, spiritual habits, and where we place our trust. A truly great year isn’t defined by ease or success alone, but by peace, purpose, and a … Continue reading

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“The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength” (Nehemiah 8:10)

Few verses are quoted more often—and understood less—than Nehemiah’s famous words: “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” This wasn’t a motivational slogan. It was spoken into a moment of deep conviction, exhaustion, … Continue reading

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The Song of Moses and the Song of the Lamb

(Revelation 15:2–4) John gives us a breathtaking glimpse of heaven in Revelation 15. He sees God’s people standing victorious, holding harps given to them by God, and singing a song that spans the entire story of redemption: “They were singing … Continue reading

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25 Things the Holy Spirit Does

The Holy Spirit is not an abstract force or a vague influence. He is the living, active presence of God at work in us and among us. Jesus said it was better for Him to go away so the Spirit … Continue reading

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The Penniless Preacher Who Became the Center of History

H.G. Wells, one of the most influential historians and writers of the last century, made a startling admission:“I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is … Continue reading

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Psalm 100 — The Joyful Way Into God’s Presence

Psalm 100 is one of the most loved passages in Scripture. It’s short, memorable, and overflowing with joy. But it’s also deeply theological. In just five verses, the psalmist gives us a blueprint for how to approach God, how to … Continue reading

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Kept by His Power

“Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into His glorious presence without a single fault.” Jude 1:24 (NLT) On the Christian journey, most believers know what … Continue reading

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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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