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Why I Went to University (Even When My Pastor Said Not To)

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.” – Psalm 37:23 When I was 17, I sat across from my pastor, looking for guidance. University was on my heart, and I wanted spiritual counsel about my next … Continue reading

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Trusting the Path: A Journey Through Proverbs 3

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”— Proverbs 3:5–6 Every time I read through the book of Proverbs, chapter … Continue reading

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Living a Life Worthy of His Call

2 Thessalonians 1:11 – “So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of His call. May He give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts … Continue reading

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Closer Than You Think

There’s a beautiful moment in Acts 17 where the Apostle Paul stands in the cultural and intellectual center of Athens and speaks to a crowd of thinkers, philosophers, and spiritual seekers. In his message, he says this: “His purpose was … Continue reading

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You’re Not Alone in This

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.”— Philippians 2:13 (NLT) What an encouraging truth—God Himself is at work in you. He’s not only watching over your life; He’s moving … Continue reading

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What Really Matters

Life is full of distractions. We are constantly bombarded by opinions, choices, pressures, and expectations. Our calendars fill up. Our minds spin. Our hearts get tugged in a dozen directions. So when Paul says, “I want you to understand what … Continue reading

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You Can Have The Blessing of Abraham

Have you ever paused to consider what it really means to be blessed? In Galatians 3:9, Paul writes, “So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith.” That’s a bold and … Continue reading

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What Truly Matters: Reflections on the Meaning of Life

There’s something about the sea that stirs the soul. I’m sitting on a balcony in southern Italy, gazing over the calm expanse of the Mediterranean at the close of a 25-day journey with my wife, Anna. Below me, older men … Continue reading

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God Uses All Kinds: Even the Ornery and Cantankerous

I just finished reading the book of Jonah again. What a strange, short, and powerful story. Let’s be honest—Jonah wasn’t exactly a model of godliness or cheerfulness. He was ornery. Cantankerous. Resistant. He ran from God, reluctantly obeyed, and then … 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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