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Enthroned on Praise

“Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” — Psalm 22:3 (ESV) There are few verses in Scripture that reveal the power and purpose of praise as beautifully as Psalm 22:3: “Yet You are holy, enthroned on the … Continue reading

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Psalm 150: The Grand Finale of Praise

The book of Psalms ends exactly where it should—with praise. After 149 chapters filled with joy, sorrow, victory, failure, repentance, thanksgiving, questions, and worship, the final psalm contains no requests, no complaints, no confession, and no instruction about life’s problems. … Continue reading

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Let Your Words Be Few

Learning Reverence in Our Conversations with God “Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.” — Ecclesiastes … Continue reading

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12 Lessons From The Book Of Ecclesiastes

Finding Meaning in a World That Often Feels Meaningless If you’ve ever wondered, “What is the point of it all?” then you’re not alone. King Solomon wrestled with that very question over 3,000 years ago. The book of Ecclesiastes is … Continue reading

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8 Lessons From Solomon’s Temple That Still Matter Today

“The whole building, as it was being built, was made of stone prepared at the quarry, and there was neither hammer nor axe nor any iron tool heard in the temple while it was being built.” — 1 Kings 6:7 … Continue reading

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The Secret to Health, Strength, and Wisdom

We live in a culture that celebrates self-confidence, self-reliance, and self-promotion. We are encouraged to trust ourselves, follow our hearts, and believe in our own wisdom. Yet the book of Proverbs offers a completely different path to a healthy and … Continue reading

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Psalm 15: Who May Worship the Lord?

Psalm 15 is a short psalm, but it asks one of the biggest questions in all of life: “Who may worship in Your sanctuary, Lord?Who may enter Your presence on Your holy hill?” In other words: What kind of person … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Prayer: A Simple Path to a Powerful Life

Few passages in Scripture are as well-known—and yet as deeply rich—as the Lord’s Prayer. When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He didn’t give them a long, complicated formula. He gave them something simple, direct, and profound. This prayer … Continue reading

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Being Filled With Wisdom

There is a big difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge gathers information; wisdom knows what to do with it. You can have a head full of facts and still make poor decisions—but a person filled with wisdom walks steadily, makes … Continue reading

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What Christians Can Learn from the Book of the Covenant

In Book of Exodus 24, we come to a defining moment in Israel’s history. God has spoken His laws. Moses has written them down. The people respond, sacrifices are offered, blood is sprinkled, and a covenant is confirmed. This chapter … Continue reading

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