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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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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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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 God Stirs The Heart

One of the most beautiful phrases in the book of Ezra is this: “He stirred the heart of Cyrus…” (Ezra 1:1). God moved the heart of a pagan king—Cyrus—to accomplish His purpose and send His people back to Jerusalem to … 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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Water Baptism: A Step of Obedience, Identity, and New Life

Water baptism is one of the most beautiful moments in a believer’s journey. It’s simple—a person goes into the water and comes back out. But spiritually, it’s rich with meaning. Baptism is not just a ceremony, a symbol, or a … 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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Growing Into a Godly Life: Making Every Effort

Few passages describe spiritual growth as clearly and powerfully as 2 Peter 1:3–8. Peter opens with a life-changing statement: “By His divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of … Continue reading

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Standing in the Gap: God’s Search for One Faithful Person

Insights from Ezekiel 22:30 “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but … 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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