Tag: christianity
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There are times when God warns us without telling us exactly what is coming. We may not know what is coming, and perhaps there is wisdom in that. If we knew, we might prepare according to our own understanding instead of looking to God as our source. Whatever lies ahead, our greatest preparation is to…
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Sometimes trusting God with ourselves is easier than trusting Him with the people we love. We may be able to surrender our own lives but when it comes to our children, spouses, family, or friends—especially when they are struggling—we can find ourselves reaching back for what we already placed in His hands. We worry about…
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When someone we love is struggling, our natural instinct is often to help. We want to solve the problem, change their thinking, convince them to make better choices, or somehow rescue them from whatever they are facing. And when someone we love is making choices that hurt us, the temptation can be even stronger. We…
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Struggles have a way of revealing where our hearts turn. Job grieved, questioned, and hurt deeply—but he kept bringing his pain to God. A righteous heart isn’t one that never struggles. Sometimes it’s simply a heart that, even in the struggle, still chooses God. 💎
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We don’t know the blessings God will unfold before us if we are faithful and intentional. Its not just about the time we set aside for Him. It’s remembering Him throughout our day, seeking His guidance before we act, and caring enough about what He thinks to ask, “Lord, what would You have me do?”…
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Sometimes we come to God because we need answers, direction, or help. But when was the last time you came to Him simply because you wanted Him? No agenda. No prayer list. No distractions. Just time to love Him, worship Him, and enjoy His presence. Don’t only seek what God can give you. Seek Him…
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We ask God to use us—but are we willing to let Him change us first? Esther didn’t know what God was preparing her for. She simply remained teachable, willing, and obedient. And all along, God was shaping her for a purpose she couldn’t yet see. Maybe the stretching you’re experiencing isn’t meant to break you.…
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What does faith look like when healing doesn’t come the way you hoped? Heather was born with a congenital heart defect and wasn’t expected to live. Through multiple heart surgeries, breast cancer, chronic illness, and ongoing physical challenges, God has continued to meet her again and again. In this powerful episode, Heather shares how her…
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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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