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The Side-Effects of Holiness

Holiness is not a fashionable word. In many circles, it sounds rigid, joyless, or outdated. But biblically, holiness is not about stiffness or superiority. It is about belonging fully to God. It is about being set apart for Him. “Be … Continue reading

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I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Few statements in Scripture are as bold, hopeful, and breathtaking as these words from Job: “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,and He will stand upon the earth at last.And after my body has decayed,yet in my … 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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When Worship Leaders Have to Leave the Platform

“I also discovered that the Levites had not been given their prescribed portions of food, so they and the singers who were to conduct the worship services had all returned to work their fields.”— Nehemiah 13:10 This is one of … Continue reading

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“So My God Gave Me the Idea”

Learning to Recognize God’s Guidance from the Life of Nehemiah While reading the book of Nehemiah, one short phrase jumped off the page and grabbed my attention: “So my God gave me the idea…” (Nehemiah 7:5, NLT) It’s a simple … 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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Don’t Go Back: Why God Calls Us Forward, Not Backward

“When people escape from the wickedness of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and then get tangled up and enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before.” — 2 Peter 2:20 This verse hits … 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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Turn Us Again to Yourself: The Cry of Psalm 80

Psalm 80 contains a hauntingly beautiful refrain—one the psalmist repeats three times (vv. 3, 7, 19): “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.” Whenever Scripture … Continue reading

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Nothing Is Too Hard for God

“O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by Your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for You!” — Jeremiah 32:17 (NLT) There are few verses in Scripture that declare God’s power and sovereignty as clearly … Continue reading

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