✨ 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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4 Characteristics Worthy of Modeling
He was never king, yet he left a mark in history. Jonathan was King Saul’s oldest son, yet he was never king. He does not make it into a hall of fame, yet he was a good friend. He was not a star, yet he was respected. In many ways, Jonathan was just an ordinary…
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Can we help the lonely?
A touch cured a lonely soul. Leprosy was a horrible disease. There was no cure, and the infection was easily transmitted. Individuals with leprosy were forced to live alone. As someone approached, the person was forced to shout “unclean” as a warning. A person suffering from leprosy had to endure the physical pain of his…
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The Power of Encouragement
“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you,” said William Arthur Ward. Offering encouragement is one of the most powerful ways we can help our friends and neighbors. Everyone needs to…
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What is true friendship?
3 Characteristics of Genuine Friendship. A man dialed the wrong number and heard an alarming answering machine message. “I am not available right now. After the beep, leave a message, and I will call you back. I’m making some changes in my life now, so if I don’t call you back, you are one of…
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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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