✨ 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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Claiming Victory: A promise from Psalm 118
“My enemies did their best to kill me, but the Lord rescued me. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory” (Psalm 118:13-14). These words of the Psalmist can bring great encouragement to you and I. They were written at a time of high stress and tension. During this time,…
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Divine Provision: How the Lord’s Manna for the Israelites Teaches Us About Trusting in God to Meet Our Needs
The people of Israel found themselves in the desert where there are not a lot of food choices. Walking through the desert day after day is bound to strike up a hunger, so they had to eat something. They did not know what they were going to eat so the people grumbled. They had been…
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Success Starts With Submitting
No one likes failure, and everyone strives to achieve success. Tucked away in James 4 is a suggestion to help us find true success. Submit to God (James 4:7). True success comes from the Lord, and finding it requires allowing the Lord in our lives. This means… We accept his wisdom and will. We trust…
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The Good Shepherd: How Jesus Fulfills the Role
Taking care of sheep was a commitment, not just a job. Sheep required around-the-clock care and protection. A good shepherd would care deeply for his sheep, and he would tend to their needs in a compassionate way. The Bible teaches Jesus is our good shepherd. In John 10:11 and 14, Jesus says, “I am the…
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Hope for the Hopeless: Psalm 118 Reveals Who to Trust
Hope is easy when we do not really need it, but when circumstances around us seem hopeless, we truly discover where our hope can be found. Friends who say call if you need anything may or may not mean it. Politicians may promise hope, but they are not able to deliver a true hope. Hope…
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Finding Deliverance in Psalm 118: Overcoming Fear and Defeat in Difficult Times
“When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? The Lord is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies” (Psalm 118:5-7). “Between a rock and a hard place” is how a…
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Enduring Love: A Promise from Psalm 118
“Give thanks to the Lord. He is good; his love endures forever” proclaims Psalm 118:1. This is a promise of unshakable love for us. When Psalm 118 says that God’s love endures forever, it is expressing the idea that God’s love is constant and unchanging. The Hebrew word for “love” used in this verse is…
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Shining Through Hopelessness
Jesus was close to Lazarus and his sisters. Lazarus was ill, so the family sent word to Jesus requesting he come and help. Jesus does go, but the Bible teaches he waited before going. We know Jesus waited until Lazarus had been in the tomb for four days before helping. At this point, all hope…
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Finding Peace in God
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). This is an awesome piece of advice we can apply today. No matter what’s…
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Finding Peace and Strength Amid Chaos: A Promise from Psalm 29
Out of his power, God grants peace and strength. Peace and strength are always in demand! We need peace as we navigate the always changing landscape of life. . We need strength to walk toward the unknowns of the future. The Bible tells us the Lord will give us both. Psalm 29:11 says, “The Lord…
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