Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Category: One Year Bible Study
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What if honor isn’t something you earn… but someone you become? The world teaches us to chase recognition, success, and respect. But God teaches us to pursue His character instead. True honor isn’t found in status or accomplishments. It is found in Christ. The more we seek Him, the more His character becomes our own.…
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It’s easy to drift from God without even realizing it. One distraction, one compromise, one neglected prayer at a time, distance begins to grow. But God isn’t waiting to push you away—He’s waiting to welcome you back.Take a moment today to ask yourself: “Is there anything I’ve allowed to come between me and the Lord?”…
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The world may question your worth, but God never does. You are His beloved child, deeply known and deeply loved. Rest securely in the unchanging love of your Heavenly Father. You are His child. He loves you. Never think anything different.
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We all make time for what matters most. When something is truly important to us, we usually find a way to make time for it. Yet somehow, spending time with God is often the first thing to disappear when life gets busy. That’s the danger of busyness. Rarely does it pull us away from 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…
Gems of Knowledge 