✨ Verse of the Day
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.”
— Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
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God is here, there, & everywhere.
“Whether I’m looking for him or not, that’s where I find God.” He may show up in the strangest of places. For someone hitting rock bottom, he can be the person who lends a listening ear and gives advice. For the parent who is struggling, he can be the friend who offers a great idea.…
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Who is my neighbor?
A challenge to the status quo. A crowd was gathered, and Jesus was teaching. In an effort to find fault with Jesus’ doctrine, a lawyer stood up to ask a question. “Teacher,” he asked, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:26). This is a good question. Many have pondered the answer. Jesus…
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A Rest is Coming
Rest is on the way. Isaiah was looking ahead to a time of rest and peace for God’s people. In doing so, he says the Lord will provide strength and energy for his people. Isaiah 40:29-31 says, “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired,…
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Dad’s Love
“You’re the best thing this old man ever did.” There is nothing like the love and pride of a dad. He is his kids biggest cheerleader, advocate, and great friend. His love will never be matched. The Man Who Loves You the Most by the Zac Brown Band poetically puts a father’s feelings to music.…
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Choosing Fatherhood
“We went from something is missing to a family.” A single mom went out on a date, and wondered how things would go. Her son was at home. The mom and the man she was dating hit it off, and a relationship led to a marriage proposal. She said yes, and the two were married.…
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Influencers
Everyone can have a positive influence. As we celebrate fatherhood, there may be men who feel left out. They are great individuals who have tremendous influence in others’ lives, but they are not dads. They may serve as coaches and mentors, and we owe them a thank you. These individuals are living out the challenge…
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4 Take-Aways for Dad
A challenge from Ephesians. There are many times in the Bible in which a challenge is issued to dads. Paul challenges fathers in Ephesians 6:4. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.” Here are…
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8 Questions Every Dad Should Ask
Fatherhood is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. Father’s Day is a time to celebrate dear old dad, and for dad, it can be a time to challenge himself to improve as a dad. Here are 8 questions every dad should ask. 1. Am I setting a good example? Like it or not, dad,…
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Devastating Words
Gossip causes more trouble than we realize. Four priests got together for a friendly conversation. One of them said, “People come to us confessing many things, and confession is good for the soul. While we are together, we should take some time to confess to one another.” The others were reluctant for a few minutes,…
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Why Be Generous?
Generosity is rewarding. A farmer had an abundant crop and was able to fill his barns completely. The farmer still had goods and grains needing stored, but he had no room in his barns. He decided he would build bigger barns so he could tightly hold on to everything he harvested. His plan was to…
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