✨ 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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His Friends Didn’t Quit
Overwhelming circumstances and situations are hard, and they can be a barrier to accomplishing goals and fulfilling dreams. We become overwhelmed, so our natural response is to quit. Mark and Luke introduce us to four friends who encourage us not to quit. The Gospel writers introduce these four men through a fifth friend who is…
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Feel like quitting?
Feel like quitting? You should meet Joseph Grunfeld. Joseph is a 62-year-old New Yorker who has defied odds all his life. “Born with a heart murmur,” according to the New York Post, “he’s had three back operations, suffered a stroke that left one arm entirely numb, and has mild to moderate rheumatoid arthritis.” And earlier…
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Recalculating
Recalculating is a word many of us hear as we use Google Maps, Apple Maps, or any of the GPS guidance products. We miss a turn so the app must find a new way to our destination. Missing a turn doesn’t result in being lost forever; it just means it may take a little longer…
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Grace is Enough
God said no. Three requests were made for God to remove a thorn from Paul’s flesh, but each was met with a no. “My grace is all you need,” the Lord told Paul. “My power works best in weakness.” Are you struggling today? Life is filled with struggles. Everyone struggles with something, and I don’t…
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3 Keys to Remember when Others Judge you
Have you been unfairly judged by others, or maybe even yourself? Here are 3 points to remember. It was time to choose a new leader. The current king’s reign was coming to an end, so Samuel was sent to Bethlehem to anoint a new king. This was a secret mission since Saul was still on…
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Jesus Can Take the Wheel
“Save me from this road I’m on. Jesus, take the wheel.” Song lyrics have the power to cut right to our heart, and the Bible’s message of forgiveness can be place in lyrics without us realizing we are hearing it. Here is one such song. BUY Jesus, Take the Wheel at Amazon Jesus, Take the…
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5 Reasons to Look Through Appearance to the Heart
What would happen if we looked through appearance to the heart? Here are 5 improvements we would see. We live in a culture which places a high premium on appearance. An individual is judged on his or her looks or popularity. Leaders and potential spouses are chosen based on looks. Online dating apps use a…
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Remember These 3 Keys When Overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed? These 3 keys can help. The situation seemed grim. There was no where to turn. The Israelites found themselves sandwiched between the Red Sea and the Egyptian army. How could they possibly get out of this situation? They were overwhelmed, and the Bible uses this event to help us navigate overwhelming circumstances. Overwhelmed?…
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Love is Hard
Did the Bible have to say this? We watch the news, read the newspapers, and follow social media, and every day we are frustrated at all the hatred in the world. If everyone would just get along, how much better would the world be? “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love…
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Do you have true love?
Love is more than we realize. Here are true love’s characteristics. The couple had been married for 5 decades. He suffered from dementia, and her strength was fading, but day after day she cared for his needs. She was not compelled to care for his needs by romance, but sacrificial love compelled her. Love is…
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