✨ 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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Can we find hope in Christ’s resurrection?
Yes, because of its validity, value, and victory. Hope can be found in Christ’s resurrection. The Validity of the Resurrection With courtroom-like precision, Paul builds the case for Christ’s resurrection. The eyewitness accounts are overwhelming. 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 states, “He was seen by Peter and then by the Twelve. After that, he was seen by…
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Praying is the Answer
“You got to keep on praying.” The lyrics say, “Give it back,” and this song is a reminder for the power of prayer. Back to God by Reba McEntire creatively reminds us to pray. We may be facing many challenges. The world may be facing many challenges, and the answer can be found in the…
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Can we have confidence in unsettled times?
Psalm 27 reminds us of the Lord’s faithfulness. Life was unsettled. He was fighting adversaries which seemed bigger than big. He could not stay in his own home because of his enemies. Trying to flee his enemies, David was forced to seek refuge in the wilderness. Yet, his confidence in the Lord remained. Verses 1-3…
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How Does the Lord Respond to Doubt?
Jesus responds with grace and compassion. Experiencing doubts in one’s faith journey can seem lonely. The one having doubts may feel he or she is the only one having questions. However, approximately 2/3 of Christians experience doubts at some point. And, this is not a new experience in the 21st Century. It has been occurring…
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The Days After the Resurrection
Jesus gives a starting point for sharing hope. The time from Jesus’ resurrection to his ascension was eventful for his disciples. He appeared to them numerous times, and they never knew when or where he would show up. They needed to be ready to learn from Jesus at any time. John 21 records Jesus appearing…
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The Evening After the Resurrection
Jesus offers encouragement in two ways. The doors were locked. The day had been eventful. The disciples learned of an empty tomb early in the morning, and two of them just returned from Emmaus saying the Lord had appeared to them. Though the sun was setting, the excitement continued. As the two disciples from Emmaus…
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The Hours After the Resurrection
Seven miles of pondering. The empty tomb was just the start of Easter day for the disciples. Several women, including Mary Magdalene, returned to the disciples with the exciting news, and the disciples started piecing the events together; however, there was still much doubt in their minds concerning the women’s news. Two of the disciples…
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The Moments after the Resurrection
Don’t keep hope a secret. The tomb was empty, but the day was not over. There was still much for the disciples to experience as the hours of Easter unfolded. Jesus appeared to them at various times through the day. Each time Jesus helped the disciples understand something valuable. He started with Mary Magdalene. Mary…
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Are you lost, confused, scared, or anxious?
Psalm 107 offers hope and help. Lost, scared, confused, and anxious are emotions described in Psalm 107. It may be easy for us to relate to these emotions. We are not lost in the desert or being tossed on the open sea by a storm, but we may be lost in life being tossed by…
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Not Goodbye But See You Later
The pain is real, and so is the hope. Lazarus was a good brother and great friend. He was close to his siblings and friends, but suddenly one day, he was not there. He had passed away. His sisters were filled with grief. Their pain was real; their hearts hurt as their tears flowed. Lazarus’…
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