Gems of Knowledge
Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.
Tag: hope
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In this heartfelt episode, Leslie Dodd shares her experience of losing her son to cancer at 35, emphasizing that grief is a journey rather than something we overcome. She speaks on healing, faith, and finding hope amidst pain, offering solace to those facing similar losses. Leslie is also a dedicated financial advisor and spiritual mentor.
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You were created with purpose and refined with intention. God is shaping, polishing, and revealing the value He placed inside you. Because of who He is, you are.
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Sometimes walking with God feels like flying, and other times it feels like pressing forward through resistance. But no matter the season, He is with us—leading, strengthening, and carrying us toward a good end.
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Jacob leads his family forward in obedience and trust, holding new life in his arms as God faithfully keeps His promises through every season of the journey.
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God’s Word can feel intimidating when it speaks of judgment and change—but for those who belong to Him, refining is not destruction. It is preparation. This devotional invites us to exchange fear for hope as we trust the One who refines us gently and leads us into joy, restoration, and the wedding feast of the…
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Psalm 130 reveals a God who forgives so that we might learn to fear Him. Amos and Revelation echo the same cry—He warns, He waits, He pleads, “Come back to Me and live.” This devotional explores God’s mercy, His patience, and His longing for us to return before destruction overtakes us. Our only hope is…
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Just as a servant watches her master for the slightest command, we are called to fix our eyes on the Lord—not out of fear, but because we’ve come to know and trust His love. True intimacy with God transforms us. His love doesn’t control us—it changes us.
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When the floodwaters rise and it feels like the world is against us, remember: Jesus is the One who reaches down into the storm, takes hold of our hand, and pulls us up. Just as He rescued Peter from the waves, so His mercy rescues us. “Answer my prayers, O Lord, for your unfailing love…
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“This is godly sorrow—“the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience that leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow.” (2 Corinthians 7:10, NLT)
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Today’s One Year Bible Verses: Ecclesiastes 4:1–6:12; 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:7; Psalm 47:1–9; Proverbs 22:16 Today we see the “teacher” Solomon lamenting about life. Perhaps he is a great teacher by showing us what not to do! His thoughts were worldly, and he sought the things of this world for joy and satisfaction—only to find none.…
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