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When Counsel and the Holy Spirit Seem to Disagree

Learning to Live in the Tension One of the most challenging parts of following God is this: What do you do when the counsel you receive doesn’t match what you sense the Holy Spirit is saying? If you’ve walked with … Continue reading

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God’s Care in the Wilderness

“And you saw how the Lord your God cared for you all along the way as you traveled through the wilderness, just as a father cares for his child. Now He has brought you to this place.” — Deuteronomy 1:31 … Continue reading

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Lessons from the Wilderness

The story of Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness is one of the most sobering and instructive seasons in the entire Bible. What should have been a short journey from Egypt to the Promised Land turned into four decades of … Continue reading

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The Side-Effects of Patience

We live in a culture of microwaves, high-speed internet, and same-day delivery. We don’t wait well. We tap our fingers at red lights. We check our phones in grocery lines. We grow restless with people who don’t move at our … Continue reading

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From Jacob to Israel: When God Gives You A New Name

Genesis 35:9–12 There are moments in Scripture when God does more than speak to a person — He redefines them. This passage is one of those holy moments. “Your name is Jacob, but you will not be called Jacob any … Continue reading

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Why Do Christians Believe Self-Control Is Important?

Self-control isn’t one of the flashiest virtues. It doesn’t draw applause or admiration the way courage, generosity, or leadership might. Yet Scripture places it right at the heart of Christian maturity. In fact, the Bible presents self-control not as a … Continue reading

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Don’t Go Back: Why God Calls Us Forward, Not Backward

“When people escape from the wickedness of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and then get tangled up and enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before.” — 2 Peter 2:20 This verse hits … Continue reading

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Raising Sons and Daughters of Great Ability

Tucked into the genealogies of 1 Chronicles is a verse that shines like a gem: “Obed-edom’s son Shemaiah had sons who were leaders in their father’s family, for they were men of great ability. These men also earned positions of … Continue reading

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Why the Age 30 Is So Significant in the Bible

Throughout Scripture, certain ages carry special weight. We see numbers like 7, 12, and 40 pop up repeatedly with spiritual meaning. But one age that stands out with deep biblical significance is 30. Over and over, God sets apart this … Continue reading

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When Disputes Arise in the Family of God

1 Corinthians 6:1 – “When one of you has a dispute with another believer, how dare you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers!” The Apostle Paul writes … Continue reading

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