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Living Wisely and Speaking Graciously

One of the most practical and challenging pieces of advice in the New Testament comes from Paul’s letter to the Colossians: “Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.Let your conversation be gracious … Continue reading

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Christ in Me: The Reality That Changes Everything

When Paul wrote to the believers in Colossae, he revealed one of the greatest truths in all of Scripture: “And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing His glory.”— Colossians 1:27 (NLT) Those … Continue reading

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God’s Best Comes to Those Who Wait

“For since the world began,no ear has heardand no eye has seen a God like You,who works for those who wait for Him!”— Isaiah 64:4 (NLT) There is no one like our God. That’s the heart of this verse. Throughout … Continue reading

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How God Builds Our Faith One Step at a Time

Isaiah 28:10 says: “He tells us everything over and over—one line at a time,one line at a time,a little here,and a little there!” This verse reminds us that spiritual growth is not instant. God builds our faith patiently—one step at … Continue reading

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Imitate God: A Daily Invitation

One of the most powerful calls in the New Testament comes from Ephesians 5:1–2: “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved … Continue reading

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When God’s Strength Shows Up in Our Weakness

Scripture: “But He said to me, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 Life has a way of revealing our limitations. We all face moments when we feel inadequate—too tired, too … Continue reading

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Reviving a Church: Breathing New Life into Worship and Community

Over the last 16 months, my wife and I have had the privilege of helping a small church that was on the brink of closing its doors. What I’ve seen in this journey is that God is still in the … Continue reading

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How to Win the Inner Battles

Every one of us fights private battles—internal struggles that few people see but all of us feel. Paul describes this daily war in Galatians 5 as a conflict between our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit: “The sinful nature wants … Continue reading

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The Plumb Line of God

Scripture: Amos 7:8 — “And the Lord said to me, ‘Amos, what do you see?’I answered, ‘A plumb line.’And the Lord replied, ‘I will test my people with this plumb line. I will no longer ignore all their sins.’” In … Continue reading

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The Foundation of Wisdom

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.”— Proverbs 9:10 (NLT) We live in a culture filled with information. Knowledge is available at our fingertips. Yet with all this data, … Continue reading

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