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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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Forgetting What’s Behind and Playing the Next Point

Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, revealed something surprising about his career: though he won nearly 80% of his matches, he won only about 54% of the points he ever played. That means almost half … Continue reading

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The Gospel’s Power to Change the Worst

“Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are … Continue reading

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What If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side?

Reflections on Psalm 124 Have you ever looked back at your life and asked, “What if God hadn’t helped me?” That’s exactly what David does in Psalm 124—a short, vivid psalm that invites us to reflect on God’s faithful presence … Continue reading

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God Sees More in You Than You See in Yourself

Lessons from the Life of Jephthah (Judges 11) “Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was Gilead; his mother was a prostitute.” — Judges 11:1 Have you ever felt overlooked, disqualified, or labeled by something in your … Continue reading

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Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid

BY AMY MORIN (Bible verses by Mark Cole) ~ Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life. Check out these things that mentally strong people don’t do, … Continue reading

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