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Lessons from Gethsemane

Few moments in the life of Jesus are as sacred and revealing as His prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus walked with His disciples to this quiet garden on the Mount of Olives. … Continue reading

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What If God Fought For You?

One of the most comforting ideas in the entire Bible is this: God fights for His people. Many people imagine life as a lonely struggle—us trying our best while God simply watches from heaven. But the Bible presents a very … Continue reading

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If The LORD Had Not Been On Our Side

“If the Lord had not been on our side…”— Psalm 124:1 Psalm 124 begins with a haunting sentence fragment: “If the Lord had not been on our side…” It’s as if the psalmist starts a thought he can barely finish, … Continue reading

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When No One Is Listening: A Prayer from the Cave

Psalm 142 Psalm 142 is one of the most honest prayers in the Bible. David writes it while hiding in a cave, running for his life, isolated, misunderstood, and worn down. The title says it all: “A prayer of David … Continue reading

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I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Few statements in Scripture are as bold, hopeful, and breathtaking as these words from Job: “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,and He will stand upon the earth at last.And after my body has decayed,yet in my … Continue reading

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