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“Just Say the Word” — A Faith That Understands Authority

In this short exchange between Jesus and a Roman officer, we are given one of the clearest pictures in Scripture of humble, confident, mature faith. Jesus says, “I will come and heal him.”The officer replies, “Lord, I am not worthy … Continue reading

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Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?

That simple question appears in Genesis 18:14, spoken by God Himself: “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” It was asked in a very human moment—one filled with doubt, laughter, and impossibility. The Context: A Laugh Born of Experience Abraham … Continue reading

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The First Questions God Ever Asked

The Bible begins with a powerful declaration: “In the beginning, God…”But it doesn’t take long before something surprising happens. God begins to ask questions. These are not questions asked out of ignorance. They are questions asked to draw people out, … Continue reading

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Sin at the Door: A Warning, a Choice, and a Call to Mastery

“Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” — Genesis 4:7 This is one of the most vivid and sobering warnings in all of Scripture. God speaks these words … Continue reading

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“The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength” (Nehemiah 8:10)

Few verses are quoted more often—and understood less—than Nehemiah’s famous words: “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” This wasn’t a motivational slogan. It was spoken into a moment of deep conviction, exhaustion, … Continue reading

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Restoring My First Love

At 70 years old, I didn’t expect to be saying this—but this past year has been one of the Top 10 years of my life. What makes that even more surprising is how the year began. It didn’t start with … Continue reading

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“Turn Us Again” — A Prayer for Renewal and Rescue

Turn us again to Yourself, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.Make Your face shine down upon us.Only then will we be saved. – Psalm 80:19 NLT This verse is not a casual request. It’s a desperate, humble, deeply honest prayer. … Continue reading

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Revelation 5 — The Lion Who Is a Lamb

Revelation chapter 5 is one of the most breathtaking scenes in all of Scripture. It pulls back the curtain of heaven and shows us who is truly worthy, who holds history, and why worship sits at the center of everything. … Continue reading

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When Praise Sounds Like Joy and Weeping: Learning from Ezra 3

Some moments in Scripture are so human, so raw, so emotionally honest that they pull us right into the story. Ezra 3 is one of those scenes. After decades of exile, the Israelites finally return to Jerusalem. The city is … Continue reading

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Turn Back and Live: God’s Invitation to a New Heart and a New Spirit

Few passages in Scripture capture the heart of God as clearly and tenderly as Ezekiel 18:30–32. Spoken to a rebellious nation, these words remain God’s urgent call to every generation—including ours: “Repent, and turn from your sins. Don’t let them … Continue reading

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