✨ Verse of the Day
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
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Holding on to Hope
In the Bible, Hebrews 10:23 is like a friendly guide, offering simple but powerful advice for life’s ups and downs. The verse says, “Let’s stick to our hope and not give up, because God always keeps His promises” (Hebrews 10:23, Easy-to-Read Version). This short sentence holds a big idea – it’s all about having strong…
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Heaven Awaits
An elderly man was in a hospital room and he was fading quickly. The nurses and doctors decided it was time to call the gentleman’s family, and they gathered around his bed. As he was lying there, holding his wife of 50 years hand, looking at his son and grandchildren, he whispered, “Don’t cry. I’ll…
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Subject to Change
We make plans. We plan for the day ahead, the week ahead, and the years ahead. We plot the details of our plans carefully, so if the plan doesn’t develop the way we’ve designed, it can cause us a great deal of stress. All plans are subject to change, and Scripture reminds us the Lord…
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Life is Like A Garden
The Flip Flop Barnyard tells of the great patience gardening requires. From ordering seeds to harvest, many days can pass, with much time waiting to move from stage to stage of the gardening process. Any Gardner knows it takes much patience to produce great tasting vegetables and beautiful flowers. Planting has to take place in…
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Talking to the Lord: Encouragement from Matthew 6:8
Ever wondered how to talk to the Lord? Well, Matthew 6:8 has some wisdom for us: “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Basically, the verse is saying that God, your Heavenly Father, already knows what’s on your mind before you even say it. It’s like God is tuned in to your…
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Sunshine and Thunderstorms
There is an errand I typically complete by walking to the store. The weather is usually cooperative, but a few weeks ago as I was walking home, it started to rain. With each step, the rain intensified until I found myself caught in a down poor. As I was splashing my way home, I realized…
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Still Rescues Today
A lion rushed in and tried stealing a sheep, but the shepherd rescued the sheep and gave thanks to the Lord. Later, a bear entered the flock and tried taking a sheep, but the shepherd battled the bear and rescued the sheep. He gave thanks to the Lord. Now, the young shepherd, David, finds himself…
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Priceless: 7 Scriptures Reminding Us of Our Value to the Lord
A father wanted to continue a family tradition of handing down a watch to the next generation, so he pulled his son aside one day and showed him the watch. “This watch has been in our family for many years,” the father explained. “I want to pass it down to you, but first, I want…
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Nothing Can Hinder
He was outnumbered, and the path to even begin engaging in battle was difficult. But Jonathan allowed his faith to guide him. In 1 Samuel 14:6, Jonathan makes a bold statement. “Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing…
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3 Promises to Carry Today
Close to 3 weeks have past since we turned the calendar to 2024, and life is marching along. There have been good times and bad times; there have been moments of anxiety and stress, but peaceful ones as well. It is safe to say the rest of the year will continue to unfold in the…
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