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Tag Archives: pressure
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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How to Deal with Discouragement
Every Christian faces discouragement. It is one of the most common struggles in the spiritual life. Even strong believers—prophets, apostles, pastors, and leaders—have moments when their strength fades and their hearts feel heavy. Discouragement can come from many sources: fatigue, … Continue reading
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Yet I Want Your Will To Be Done, Not Mine
In the shadow of the cross, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed some of the most honest words ever spoken: “Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine.” This is not a calm theological statement. It is … Continue reading
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The Lord Will Fight for You — Just Stay Calm
Few sentences in Scripture are as simple — and as hard to live — as this one: “The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” (Exodus 14:14) These words were spoken at one of the most terrifying moments … Continue reading
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The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life
Some experiences don’t just shape a season — they shape a life. Living Sound was one of those experiences for me. I joined Living Sound just three weeks before my 19th birthday in 1973. I was young, eager, and had … 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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Why Do Christians Believe Sex Should Be Reserved for Marriage?
In today’s culture, the idea of waiting until marriage for sex often sounds outdated, restrictive, or unrealistic. Yet for Christians, this belief isn’t about rules for the sake of rules—it’s about trust, design, love, and human flourishing. Far from being … 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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What Kind of Tree Are We Becoming?
Jesus said: “A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit.”(Matthew 7:17–18) These words of Jesus are simple, memorable, and deeply … Continue reading
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When Suffering Becomes a Teacher
“Even though Jesus was God’s Son, He learned obedience from the things He suffered.” — Hebrews 5:8 (NLT) This verse offers one of the most profound insights into the life of Jesus. Even though He was the Son of God … Continue reading
