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When We Put Our Trust in God
In John 3, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, converses with Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night, possibly seeking a discreet conversation due to his position, as he is seeking a deeper understanding of Jesus’s teachings. Jesus responds with profound truths about spiritual rebirth…
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Threatened by Your Light
John 1:11 tells us that Jesus Christ was rejected by the very people he came to save. He is pure love and light, but they did not receive him. As his devoted followers, we might find that some people will reject us because we carry his light and have his Spirit. In John 15:18 (NLT),…
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I’m Not Alone
1 Peter 5:9 (NLT) says, “Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.” I didn’t fully grasp this verse until I talked with someone who was facing the exact same struggle that I…
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Gate-keep God’s Promises
“I don’t like him for you. I think you deserve much better.” Cynthia’s cousin, Brenda, said this when Cynthia mentioned she was dating Collin, someone they both knew. Cynthia was hurt by Brenda’s comment but kept her feelings to herself. She and Collin had known each other since high school. A cutie, he was a…
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Guided by the Holy Spirit
Life often presents us with difficult decisions that test our resolve and faith. Whether it’s deciding on a career path, handling a difficult relationship, or facing unexpected challenges, as believers, these pivotal moments become opportunities to lean wholeheartedly on the Holy Spirit. God has graciously gifted us with the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ, and…
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Know Your Limits
In John 10:10 (NKJV), Jesus tells us, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” This verse shows how much God wants us to live blessed lives. Thanks to Jesus, we can truly…
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Giving without Expectations
All of us grapple with moments of selfishness in our lives. We know that it’s not God’s Will for us to be this way, but it’s challenging for some of us to change these tendencies. God teaches us in Philippians 2:3-5 (NLT): “3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of…
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Don’t Be Fooled, Recognize Deception
These days, it’s crucial to watch who we hang out with. There are plenty of folks who may seem nice but are actually wolves in sheep’s clothing. God warns us about these types—they’re sent by the enemy. That’s why having discernment is so important. Jesus also warned in Matthew 7:22-23 (NLT), “22 On judgment day…
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Distractions of Life
2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT) serves as a constant reminder of where our focus should lie. It urges us: “So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot…
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Wait with Anticipation Not Anxiety
If you’re waiting on a blessing to unfold, be excited! The Lord always comes through on His promises. Take the example of Abraham, who patiently waited to receive what God promised Him. He’s a tremendous example of faith, and as believers, we should all want to have faith in God as Abraham did, but the…
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Reverence Is More Important than Understanding
Exodus 3:13-14 (NLT) “13 But Moses protested, “If I go to the people of Israel and tell them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ they will ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what should I tell them?” 14 God replied to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. Say this to…
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The Prayers of the Righteous Accomplishes Much
Genesis 19:29 (NLT) “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” We are truly blessed to have individuals in our lives who serve as vessels through which God’s blessings flow. These people…
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Don’t Wander Away from The Father
Jeremiah 3:12 (NLT) “Therefore, go and give this message to Israel. This is what the Lord says: “O Israel, my faithless people, come home to me again, for I am merciful. I will not be angry with you forever.” As children of our great and wonderful God, we are blessed with the opportunity to establish…
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Move Them out of Your Way
After getting to know someone for a certain amount of time, their true colors begin to show. The person you met six months ago isn’t presenting themselves as that person anymore. You start noticing they’re not as kind, humble, or loving as they once were. These things are disappointing, and they hurt, especially when it…
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He Will Send His Angels
Hebrews 1:6-7 (NLT) “6 And when he brought his supreme Son into the world, God said, “Let all of God’s angels worship him.” 7 Regarding the angels, he says, “He sends his angels like the winds, his servants like flames of fire.” Have you ever experienced being in a situation where you desperately needed help…
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Are You a Slave to Money?
1Timothy 6:10 (NLT) “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.” God looks at our hearts, and our hearts will always reveal to Him exactly what our true love really is. For millions…
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Don’t Renew Your Expired Subscription
Proverbs 15:24 (NLT) “The path of life leads upward for the wise; they leave the grave behind.” The Old Testament teaches us that God chose the children of Israel to be His own people for a special purpose. Our Heavenly Father chose Moses to be His servant, and to lead the children of Israel out…
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Are They Pursuing God Harder than They’re Pursuing You?
Dating is a social norm in our modern times, but God doesn’t carve out a space for it in His Word. That’s because His commandment requires us to treat all our brothers and sisters with the love of Christ. Our Savior said in John 13:34-35(NLT), “34 So now I am giving you a new commandment:…
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What to Do When Confusion Kicks in
1Corinthians 14:33 (NLT) “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.” When you’ve hit a brick wall in your circumstances, and you feel as though you’ve utilized all your resources with no positive results, what do you do? You’ve prayed, fasted, stayed in…
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God’s Laws and Order
1 Timothy 1:9 (NLT) “For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders.” Our Heavenly Father is a…
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Behind the Scenes
When most of us take a flight on a plane, we rarely think about all the technology and skill it takes to keep that machine up in the air. We just sit and enjoy the flight without concerning ourselves with all those details. We trust the education and skill of the pilot as well as…
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What About God?
Luke 14:26-27 (NLT) “26 If you want to be my disciple, you must hate everyone else by comparison–your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. 27 And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.”…
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The Blessing of An Entry Requires the Sacrifice of An Exit
I have a few friends that have been waiting on a blessing from God and this desire has been the subject of their prayers for a while. Most of them are praying to cross paths and have a relationship with the man God has ordained them to marry, and they are also praying to be…
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Experience God’s Peace
Philippians 4:7-8 (NLT) “7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. 8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely,…
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A Man Knows Who He Wants
Proverbs 18:22(NLT) “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” I was watching a movie the other day and the first scene was two young boys playing on the playground. They saw a pretty girl playing alone and ran up to her and asked if she wanted to…
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Radical for God
Romans 4:20-21(NIV) tells us that Abraham, “did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” Abraham was radical in his faith in God, and we must be as well. In…
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Committed to Go Higher
Ephesians 5:5(AMP) “For be sure of this: no immoral, impure, or greedy person—for that one is [in effect] an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God [for such a person places a higher value on something other than God].” Many of us spend quite a bit of time aspiring to go higher…
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Share Your Anointing
All believers can receive the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and when we give our lives to Christ, the Spirit anoints us with special abilities. These abilities are an outward demonstration of what we have received inwardly. As we walk in the Spirit daily, God wants us to share our anointing with others. 1Corinthians 12:11(NLT)…
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Am I Ready for My Spouse?
Luke 14:28-29(NLT) 28 “But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? 29 Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyone would laugh at you. 30…
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Communication Is Key
James 1:19(NLT) “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” Anyone that has experienced the blessing of a significant relationship understands how crucial communication is to maintain it. James 1:19 sheds light on the reality that communication isn’t just about what…