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Sheltered in the Secret Place – A Devotional on Psalm 91

Some Psalms whisper peace. Others roar with praise. But Psalm 91? It wraps around your soul like a warm, impenetrable shelter in the storm. I come back to it again and again. No matter the season of life—whether I’m facing … Continue reading

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How to Deal with a Critical Family Member

Every family has its share of dynamics—some joyful, some challenging. One of the most difficult challenges is navigating a relationship with a family member who has a critical spirit. Whether it’s during a holiday gathering, a family vacation, or just … Continue reading

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The Secret of Contentment

There’s something deeply compelling about a person who is at peace no matter what life throws at them. In Philippians 4:11–13, the Apostle Paul shares something that should stop us in our tracks: “I have learned how to be content … Continue reading

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Trading Anxiety for Peace

Anxiety has a way of showing up uninvited. It slips into our thoughts, tightens our chest, and steals our peace. We worry about finances, family, health, decisions, the future—and sometimes even about things we can’t quite name. But God offers … 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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No Longer a Slave—Now an Heir

I’m sitting at the Rome airport, waiting for my flight back to Canada. After several incredible weeks of travel and ministry, my heart is full—but tired. As I opened my Bible this morning, one verse in Galatians leapt off the … Continue reading

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Come Close to God – And Watch the Enemy Flee

Scripture:“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”— James 4:7–8 (NLT) In just a few powerful sentences, James gives us a blueprint for … Continue reading

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Why Is Worshiping God Important?

One of the deepest questions we can ask as believers is this: Why is worshiping God important? It’s more than just singing on a Sunday. Worship is central to our walk with God. It shapes who we are and connects … Continue reading

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Peace in the Twists and Turns of Life

Life Doesn’t Always Follow a Straight Line We all love straight roads—clear, smooth, and predictable. But life isn’t always like that. Often, our journey includes detours, delays, unexpected bends, and crooked paths we never saw coming. The writer of Ecclesiastes … Continue reading

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The Honor of Walking Away

“Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.” — Proverbs 20:3 (NLT) There’s something deeply countercultural about this Proverb. In a society where people are quick to defend their opinions, stand their ground, and “clap … Continue reading

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