Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Category: 5 Minutes with God
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On Independence Day, we celebrate the freedom to choose. But God has given us an even greater freedom—the choice to seek Him and listen for His voice. God values freedom, too. He could have created us as robots, programmed to obey Him without question.Instead, He gave us something remarkable—free will. Every day, we have the…
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Laughter is a gift from God, but not every joke is harmless. How often do we excuse hurtful words by saying, “I was only kidding,” or “Can’t you take a joke?” Sometimes we laugh because everyone else is laughing, never realizing our words have pierced someone’s heart. This doesn’t mean we should become joyless or…
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Life is full of unknowns. Some of them are exciting. While others leave us anxious, frustrated, or afraid. But the Lord stands ready to give us wisdom we never thought to seek. Don’t settle for walking through life with only your own perspective. There is a loving Father who sees every hidden detail and delights…
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There is a tremendous peace that comes from knowing where God is leading you. Sometimes the path God chooses for us is hard, but we can find peace in knowing He will show us the way and give us confidence and reassurance with every step. He delights in showing His children the way. When you’re…
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Have you ever been convinced you knew why someone did something… only to later discover you were completely wrong? We can experience real hurt over something that never actually happened. The enemy understands how powerful assumptions can be. He doesn’t always have to tell an obvious lie to hurt or destroy. We must hold every…
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Have you ever had a thought enter your mind that instantly changed your entire outlook?In just a few seconds, your emotions begin to change. Your peace starts slipping away. You replay the thought over and over until it feels true. Yet nothing around you has actually changed. The only thing that changed was the thought…
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What are you carrying that God has already offered to carry for you? Sometimes we pray about a burden, yet continue holding onto it. We ask God for help, but never truly release the weight into His hands. 💎 Gem of Knowledge Why are you still struggling? When will you give it to Me? I…
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What if the greatest testimony to God’s goodness isn’t a miracle? What if it’s the fact that the sun came up again this morning? The birds still sing. The flowers still bloom. The stars still shine. And the God who created them is still on His throne…and we should give thanks! Let us not become…
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## Facebook Teaser Post Most of us spend our lives trying to avoid difficult people, difficult conversations, and difficult situations. Yet some of God’s greatest lessons are learned in the very places we would rather avoid. The valley isn’t where God abandons us. It’s often where we learn to trust the Shepherd. ✨Click to read…
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Most ships don’t get lost because of one wrong turn. They drift. A few degrees off course may not seem like much at first, but over time it can take you far from your destination. The same is true in our walk with God. 💎 “Stay the course. Walk it with Me. Don’t waver or…
Gems of Knowledge 