Category: One Year Bible Study
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One of the hardest battles we face is the battle within. The enemy tells us we aren’t enough, qualified, strong, or capable—but God says, “You got this because I got you.” Stop looking at yourself and look at Him. 💎 ✨Click to read the full devotional
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Have you ever tried to tell someone something quietly in a crowded room? You don’t shout it across the room for everyone to hear. You motion for them to come closer. I think there are things God wants to speak to us that require that same kind of closeness. Today’s Gem of Knowledge says: “There…
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The battle is real—and complacency is not neutral. We don’t have to deliberately walk away from God to drift from Him. Sometimes we simply get comfortable, distracted, and stop intentionally choosing Him. Stay awake. Guard your heart. Resist complacency. Keep choosing Jesus. ❤️ “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.”…
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God’s refining process isn’t always comfortable, but it has a purpose. Sifting separates. Fire purifies. And sometimes God allows both to expose what doesn’t belong and strengthen what does. Paul said, “I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.” (1 Corinthians 9:26, NLT) He wasn’t faking it or merely going through…
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Spiritual warfare is real—but people are not the enemy. We fight differently. We pray. We intercede. We stand on truth. We resist darkness. We forgive when bitterness tries to enslave us, obey when compromise would be easier, and exercise the authority Jesus has given us. And we don’t need to be afraid. Because we aren’t…
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There’s a difference between believing in Jesus and knowing Jesus. When the apostles faced persecution, they weren’t defending an idea they hoped was true. They had walked with Jesus. They had heard Him, watched Him, experienced Him—and encountered Him alive after His resurrection. They knew Him. If a time is coming when our allegiance will…
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The Lord give us sober warning of what will come. But, there is a difference between fear and preparation. Fear causes us to panic over what might happen; preparation draws us closer to the One who already knows what will happen. Like Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem’s broken walls, perhaps it’s time to ask God where our…
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Some things can wait until tomorrow. Seeking God isn’t one of them. We don’t know how much time we have, and Jesus never told us to fear His return—He told us to be ready. If you’ve drifted, come back. If God has been calling you deeper, answer Him. If you’ve never surrendered your life to…
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Have you ever had an idea that seemed so big you immediately talked yourself out of it? Maybe you thought, “I’m not qualified,” or “Someone else could do it better,” or perhaps, “It’s probably impossible anyway.” How many dreams, ministries, conversations, and acts of obedience have died before they ever had the chance to live simply because we convinced ourselves they…
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Well, I did it again. I got carried away worrying about things I have absolutely no control over! I guess it’s pretty easy to do—especially when something immediately triggers an emotional response, sending us into a tailspin that wasn’t meant for us. But as I write this, I remember that things aren’t always as they…
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