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• Chris Carpenter

  

  Legendary Guitarist Phil Keaggy Brings His Musical Voice to 'Reagan' Movie Re-Release

  Photo image courtesy Sean Hagwell | PhilKeaggy.comFew guitarists have left as distinctive a mark on both contemporary Christian music and the broader world of instrumental guitar as Phil Keaggy. With more than 55 albums to his name, countless collaborations, seven Dove Awards and two Grammy nominations, Keaggy’s influence spans generations...

  8 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  Call Upon The Name Of The Lord — Acts 2:37–41

  Call upon the name of the Lord. Turn to the risen Jesus for forgiveness and the gift of his Spirit. His invitation is open to you today in Acts 2:37-41.

  3 min read
• Noah Taylor

  

  Thirty-Four Names

  Word Unpacked: Devotionals in Romans▶ Watch the full devotional:Romans 16:1-16 (NIV)I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from...

  3 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Who is BasicLogicIQ (Basic Logic), the YouTuber?

  BasicLogicIQ is a Neo-Nazi who supports Adolf Hitler's Aryan ideology.Fan: Hey Basic Logic, what do you think about Hitler? Do you agree with his opinions?BasicLogicIQ: "Aside from popular nationalism, not really. I know it's very popular nowadays to, uh, like, agree with Hitler as, like, a screw you to modern...

  10 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring: Can a Teacher Help You Find Your Own Voice?

  When we learn music, it is natural to sound like our teachers for a while. We copy their fingering, imitate their phrasing, and try to reproduce the sounds they make. That kind of imitation is part of learning.But a good teacher does not want a student to remain a copy....

  3 min read
• Ron Edmondson

  

  Look Straight Ahead – A Biblical Leadership Principle

  Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Proverbs 4:25 NLT That’s such a great leadership verse. Leadership comes with a lot of noise

  3 min read
• Sarah Freymuth

  

  Healing's Ebb and Flow - A Nighttime Prayer

  Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. – Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV)Please Pray: Father, thank You for another chance to trust You when it’s hard. I am asking for healing, and I trust that You will...

  1 min read
• Sarah Freymuth

  

  Healing's Ebb and Flow

  Photo by engin akyurt on UnsplashHeal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. – Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV) There have been seasons where I’ve been physically sick and have needed time to restore my body. These were...

  3 min read
• Revive Our Hearts

  

  Linger in the Last Four: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at the Minor Prophets

  Ask the Lord to turn on the lights and illuminate His Word as you read. There’s so much more of His goodness here to see.

  10 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  DIY Exorcism: Dr. Peter S. Ruckman's Nightly Routine for Casting Out Demons

  This is all from the Lord's bloodhound, Don Nesbitt's channel. Thank you to Brother Don Nesbitt. Dr. Peter S. Ruckman: So you have to be careful in dealing with stuff like that. Now, the fellows who profess to be exorcists and cast out unclean spirits all have a pattern. And...

  3 min read
• Nancy C. Williams

  

  Hope Amid Fearsome Floods

  When floodwaters threaten to drown us, we find our rescue only in Jesus Christ, the Rock of our Salvation.

  4 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  Death Could Not Hold Jesus — Acts 2:14–36 | Devotion

  Death could not hold Jesus. Discover how Peter’s Pentecost sermon points to the crucified and risen King, who reigns and has poured out his Holy Spirit.

  3 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  What Can Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata Teach Us? Learning from an Imperfect Teacher

  In life, we all encounter teachers, mentors, or people who help guide us. Yet even the people we respect most are imperfect. What should we do when a teacher or mentor disappoints us, misunderstands us, or falls short of our expectations?The story of Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) and Ludwig van Beethoven...

  3 min read
• Noah Taylor

  

  Ground No One Has Broken

  Word Unpacked: Devotionals in Romans▶ Watch the full devotional:Romans 15:20-21 (NIV)It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation. Rather, as it is written: "Those who were not told about him will see,...

  3 min read
• Ron Edmondson

  

  How I Process Ideas – And I Have a Lot of Them

  I am often asked how I process ideas. It’s well known among our team that I get a lot of ideas. Some ideas are good. Others simply aren’t. Some seem brilli

  5 min read
• Hope

  

  Is My Faith Just Wishful Thinking? — William Lane Craig's Reasonable Faith

  Isn't faith just believing something you can't actually prove?It's the question that shows up uninvited — not in a classroom, but at 2am, staring at the ceiling, or across a table from someone you love who's stopped believing and wants to know why you haven't. You say the word "faith"...

  6 min read
• Sheryl H. Boldt

  

  When Trusting God Is Hard

  Somewhere deep inside, you want to believe, but something from your past or current situation makes trusting God hard. You prayed for healing that didn’t come. You lost a job, a home, a loved one. You look at wars, floods, famine and wonder how any of this makes sense in a “God is good” world.

  3 min read
• Greg Laurie

  

  Romans 12:15: How Christians Can Weep with Those Who Weep

  It’s easy to celebrate with those who are rejoicing. But do we weep with those who weep? In tragedy, we might not have the right words to speak, but our presence and compassion can mean more than we realize.

  3 min read
• Renee Gotcher

  

  Not My Will: Finding Peace in Unanswered Prayer — A Nighttime Prayer

  “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” – 1 John 5:14 (ESV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, I am so grateful to know that You hear my prayers and will always respond with Your presence and peace. Your...

  1 min read
• Renee Gotcher

  

  Not My Will: Finding Peace in Unanswered Prayer

  Photo by Chris Slupski on Unsplash“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” – 1 John 5:14 (ESV)As a child, my experience with prayers for healing involved traveling preachers who called the sick up to the...

  3 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Basic Logic's (BasicLogicIQ) "Christian Zionism Debunked" Refuted: Why Romans 11, Ezekiel 37, and the Fig Tree Prove God Is Not Done With Israel

  This is a full response to Basic Logic's Christian Zionism: All Arguments Ranked & DebunkedBasic Logic is an open Neo-Nazi who hates Jews and Israel.He made an entire video justifying the crimes of Adolf Hitler, and "Aryan" ideology.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF0sqvpyp7UPan-European is a dog whistle for "Aryans".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwYzhKZD4BkBasic Logic: Bless those who bless you....

  32 min read
• Mark Brady

  

  The Spiritual Practice of Making Space

  Image generated via AI. Letting someone merge into traffic is such a small moment, yet it reveals something profound about the way God invites us to live. It’s one of those everyday spiritual metap…

  3 min read
• Elizabeth Prata

  

  Another verdict is in about Lori Alexander The Transformed Wife

  By Elizabeth Prata Dr. Dan Schricker, who earned a Ph.D in music composing, is a highly intelligent and educated man. He was also a cult victim and one who has made a lifetime study of cults. He is…

  6 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  The Book of Obadiah and the Future of Palestine: Why Edom Is the West Bank, Ramallah, and the Eagle of Saladin (Verse-by-Verse Prophecy Study)

  This is a verse-by-verse study of the book of Obadiah, the smallest book in the Bible. This takes place after the war of Psalm 83; watch that video for more. This book is also set in the seven-year tribulation, but at the end when Christ returns. If you want more...

  20 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Psalm 82 Proves Christ Is Not King of the Earth Yet: Refuting Preterism, Replacement Theology

  1 (A Psalm of Asaph.) God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah. 3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. 4 Deliver the poor...

  5 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  The Mighty Works Of God — Acts 2:1–13 | Pentecost

  Hear the mighty works of God in Acts 2. Discover how Jesus kept his promise, poured out his Spirit and launched his witnesses on a mission to the world.

  3 min read
• Chris Carpenter

  

  A Life without Limits: The Faith and Life of Nick Vujicic

  Born with a rare condition that resulted in the absence of his arms and legs, Australian motivational speaker Nick Vujicic has spent much of his life inspiring millions around the world to find hope and purpose in the face of adversity.

  10 min read
• Noah Taylor

  

  Glad When You Are Glad

  Word Unpacked: Devotionals in Romans▶ Watch the full devotional:Romans 15:1-3 (NIV)We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. For even Christ did not please himself but,...

  2 min read
• Wanda Alger

  

  CHRISTIANS AND THE USE OF AI

  How do believers rightly interpret and properly steward artificial intelligence? Is AI something to fear? Or is it a tool that can actually be used for the Kingdom of God?

  6 min read
• David Derksen

  

  Not even partially your fault.

  For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body. – 2 Corinthians 5:10, NLT You are NOT responsible for your Cheater’s sins. Period. If you are like me, you will encounter all sort of people … Continue reading "Not even partially your fault."

  2 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  How Schumann Encouraged Brahms: The Story Behind Brahms’s First Symphony

  Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was only twenty years old when he met Robert Schumann (1810–1856) in 1853. He was a talented young musician, but he was still largely unknown. Schumann, already an established composer and respected figure in the musical world, recognized something in him after hearing him play. Rather than...

  3 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  The Rapture and Dispensationalism Were Not Invented in the 1800s: Refuting Basic Logic Using James and Pseudo-Ephrem (300–600 AD)

  Basic Logic (BasicLogicIQ) is empirically wrong.https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=pretrib_arch https://salvationbygrace.org/ephraim-and-the-rapture/(I am no longer sick).I've been sick, currently taking antibiotics. Any prayers over that, would be appreciated."I've been sick, so hence me not making any videos. Any prayers over that would be appreciated. I've just been a little... not able to even talk. I...

  11 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  What does the Bible say about Christ is King? (God says to LOVE Jews)

  JESUS IS KING New Songs | 33RPM AR1331 A | LP KANYE WEST"Christ is King" was originally Jesus is King, a hip-hop album by Kanye West. Eventually, it got changed to "Christ is King." A lot of folks, including politicians and YouTubers and everyone, say it—because everyone can say "Christ...

  30 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Refuting Basic Logic's (BasicLogicIQ)  "Judeo-Christian" Myth: A Biblical Defense of Israel, Dispensationalism, and Romans 11:29

  Tyler McLaughlin: I saw this video recommended to me, "Are You Truly Christian or Judeo-Christian?", symptoms ranked. So, I had to watch. I'm a King James Bible-only Christian who goes by the Bible. So, the reason I'm doing this response...His intro is basically that Judeo-Christianity is a person replacing Paul’s...

  49 min read
• Carol McLeod

  

  The Four R’s of Intentional Speech - Amy Hughes — Carol McLeod Ministries

  When we’re learning to become intentional with our words, it’s helpful to remember another set of four R’s- rethink, replace, reframe, and repair. These four R’s provide a formula we can use to explore any common word, phrase, or way of speech so that we can minimize negative and confusing language.

  4 min read
• Min seow

  How to Develop a Clear Argument From Complex Assignment Questions

  Begin by Understanding the QuestionSome assignment questions look complicated because they combine several tasks into one. Before starting to write, take a moment to read the question carefully. Identify the subject, the main instruction, and any specific requirements about evidence or examples. Breaking a large question into smaller parts can...

  3 min read
• Kristen Terrette

  

  His Power Released

  Photo by Aziz Acharki on Unsplash“Power had gone out from Him. (Jesus)” And Luke 8:46b says, “power has gone out from me." -- Mark 5:30The miracle of Jesus healing the sick woman who had bled for twelve years is found in three of the Gospels: Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-29, and...

  3 min read
• Kristen Terrette

  

  His Power Released - A Nighttime Prayer

  “Power had gone out from Him. (Jesus)” And Luke 8:46b says, “power has gone out from me." -- Mark 5:30Please Pray:Jesus, thank You for giving us the story of the women who drew near to You, touched your robe, and her sickness was healed at once. It reminds us to...

  1 min read
• Revive Our Hearts

  

  Consider Your Ways

  God has entrusted you with a purpose, time, treasure, and gifts. Are you using them for what matters most?

  7 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Why the Synagogue of Satan Is Not Ashkenazi Jews: Replacement Theology Debunked

  The Synagogue of Satan is defined as Revelation 2:9 “I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”They are mentioned again in Revelation 3:9Revelation 3:9 “Behold,...

  7 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  How Galatians 3 Debunks Replacement Theology: God Is Not Done With Israel

  The Apostle Paul, when rebuking long hair on men, said: 1 Corinthians 11:14 “Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?” That establishes that nature can teach you things. In nature, there are edible mushrooms and poisonous mushrooms....

  18 min read
• Charles Stone

  Sleep as an Act of Trust – Charles Stone

  Control feels comforting during the day. We organize our schedules, solve problems, and try to anticipate what might go wrong. Some of that is simply wise planning.

  2 min read
• Mark Brady

  

  The Rise of Wife‑Zilla

  Image generated via AI. A Wife‑Zilla doesn’t stomp through Tokyo. She stomps through the living room, wearing fuzzy slippers, holding a half‑finished iced coffee, and radiating the kind of energy t…

  2 min read
• Nicole O'Meara

  

  Book Review: Rembrandt is in the Wind — Nicole O'Meara

  I’m no art connoisseur. I like beautiful paintings and learning about famous artists, but I don’t have a solid understanding of what makes art beautiful or why I’m drawn to some paintings more than others. Russ Ramsey, in Rembrandt is in the Wind, promises to help people like me. And he delivers. E

  5 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  Jesus Is Risen And Reigning — Acts 2:1–47 | Video Devotion With Dave Miers | Good News Unlimited

  Jesus is risen and reigning. Discover how Pentecost reveals his rule, his gift of the Spirit, and his invitation to forgiveness, community and mission.

  6 min read
• Noah Taylor

  

  A Reason to Be Together

  Word Unpacked: Devotionals in Romans▶ Watch the full devotional:Romans 15:30-33 (NIV)I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers...

  2 min read
• David Derksen

  

  Cowardly Abdication of Pastoral Role

  So I will rescue my flock, and they will no longer be abused. I will judge between one animal of the flock and another. -Ezekiel 34:22, NLT Cowardly Abdication of Pastoral Role Sadly, it is rare to find a pastor willing to hold a cheater to account for their abusive behavior. Far more common, you … Continue reading "Cowardly Abdication of Pastoral Role"

  2 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  What Does Music Teach Us About Starting Again? Finding Hope in New Beginnings

  Have you ever returned to an instrument after months—or even years—away? You sit down to play something that once felt familiar, only to find that your fingers no longer move as easily as they used to. A passage that once felt effortless suddenly requires patience.Life changes. Responsibilities grow, circumstances shift,...

  3 min read
• Mike Genung

  

  Finding Healing and Hope After Sexual Sin in Your Marriage

  “He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, Read More

  7 min read
• Mike Genung

  

  The United States of Sodom, Part 2 - Blazing Grace

  “‘Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me.” Ezekiel 16:49 In his 1985 book, Amusing Read More

  1 min read
• Damon J. Gray

  

  When Christ is Formed in Me - Damon J. Gray

  I have an unpublished manuscript, written roughly ten years ago (could never persuade an agent to pick it up), tltled, The Christ-Saturated Life. It explores one question: If I could be so saturated with the heart and mind of Jesus that there was room within me for nothing more, saturated to the point that Jesus…

  5 min read
• Robin McKinley

  

  Praise Him, You Who Serve The Lord

  Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord, Praise him, you who serve the Lord, Psalm 135:1 Did you notice that the Psalmist didn’t ease into worship? He

  6 min read
• Elizabeth Prata

  

  Modesty is for winter-time, too

  By Elizabeth Prata Usually the discussions about modesty come in late spring as the temps heat up and we enter the summer season peeling off some layers of clothes. When bathing suit season approac…

  15 min read
• Revive Our Hearts

  

  When the Burden Is Heavy

  Sometimes the first step toward having a burden carried is simply admitting that we’re weighed down.

  7 min read
• Matik Nicholls

  

  Discipleship Devotional #8: Intimacy with God: Family of Origin Relational Dynamics

  The Attachment Theory was proposed by the psychologist John Bowlby in 1951. His work was a powerful insight into human relational and emotional development. Bowlby observed that the care provided b…

  6 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Candace Owens Debunked: Why the Star of David Is Not the Seal of Solomon or Star of Remphan

  Candace Owens says the Star of David is the Seal of Solomon, OTHERS say it's the Star of Remphan/Moloch, WRONG... It comes from before that, and was used to worship Jehovah!Candace Owens:"This is an ancient practice. And this is not to be confused with Judaism in any way. In fact,...

  9 min read
• Shay S. Mason

  

  Seeking Him in Stillness — The Spacious Place

  Psalm 27 has been a favorite of mine for years. While struggling with chronic illness, the final verses were a source of great encouragement and hope. “ I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage;

  4 min read
• Chris Hutchison

  

  The Second Question and the Second Coming

  In Matthew 24, what do Jesus' disciples actually ask Him, and how does He answer?

  14 min read
• David Derksen

  

  What is more likely?

  32 Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Shouldn’t you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?’ -Matthew 18:32-33, NLT What is more likely? Jesus added burdens to the already overburdened victim … Continue reading "What is more likely?"

  2 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  How Do We Let Go of Perfectionism in Music? Finding Growth in the Learning Process

  What if the very thing we think makes us better musicians—never allowing a single wrong note—is actually taking away our joy, slowing our growth, and keeping us from making music that truly connects?Perfectionism can make us focus so much on what went wrong that we forget how far we have...

  3 min read
• Greg Laurie

  

  ‘But God’: Two Words That Can Change Your Life

  “But God”: Those are two words for you to keep in mind throughout your life. God will always have the last word.

  3 min read
• Ren Manning

  

  The Greater Healing - A Nighttime Prayer

  He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3 (KJV)Please Pray: Jesus, I come before Your throne of grace right now in search of Your healing power for my present condition. You know me, Lord—body, mind, and spirit—better than I know myself. What a marvel...

  1 min read
• Ren Manning

  

  The Greater Healing

  He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3 (KJV) They came to him paralyzed, blind, and bleeding. They heard He performed miracles. They heard He could restore health. They brought their broken bodies. He healed their broken hearts. In a fallen world where sin...

  3 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  How Joel 3 Foretold Hezbollah, Gaza, and the Houthis: The Unfulfilled Prophecy of Tyre, Palestine, and the Sabeans

  In 1982, the group known as Hezbollah was formed.In 1992, the group called Houthis was formed.But what if I told you in Joel 3, two thousand years before) it was already prophesied?Let's read the full text before translating it to modern day.Joel 3:1–8For, behold, in those days, and in that...

  9 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Dr. Peter S. Ruckman Preached the Sinner's Prayer in the 1970s–1980s: The 1977 'Gospel Punchboard' & 1980 Vinyl Record vs. Robert Breaker (Part 6)

  come, and joyfullycome. And Father, you know what some are up against, fighting and fears withinand without right now. And may they overcome these fears. And give them thecourage that this plastic, pliable Pilate didn't have. This poor man that losthis soul because he couldn't stand against something. God help...

  57 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  JESUS IS... The Way, The Truth, And The Life — John 14 | Sunday Sermon With Dave Miers | Good News Unlimited

  In John 14, on the night before he dies, Jesus makes an unbelievable promise to his disciples: in my Father's house are many rooms, and I'm going to prepare one for you. Thomas asks the obvious question: how do we get there? Jesus answers plainly. He is the way, the truth, and the life. Not a way. The way. No one comes to the Father except through him. Jesus is who he says he is.

  2 min read
• Deborah Hemstreet (Dvora Elisheva)

  

  Never Too Late to Remember

  Yom Teru'ah (commonly known as Jewish New Year) has passed, but the call to remember remains. As Yom Kippur approaches, what does it mean to trust a God who has not forgotten His promises?

  9 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  How Do We Keep Going When Learning Music Feels Slow? Finding Growth in Small Steps

  There is a particular kind of tiredness that comes from doing something every day and seeing little change. You show up, practice the same passage, try again, and return the next day—wondering if any of it is making a difference.It is not a dramatic struggle, just the quiet feeling of...

  3 min read
• Lynda Schultz

  

  EPISODE THIRTEEN: PAINTING OUTSIDE THE LINES

  If I were superstitious, I’d call this Episode Fourteen. But I’m not.September has arrived, and things are ramping up. One of those things for me is preparing for the annual conference of our churches across Canada. Part of the preparations involves gathering a collection of books by some of the authors from our church communities. These will be displayed and, hopefully, sold at the conference.After a shout-out to our authors this past week, I have received several responses, including one from

  5 min read
• Treva Barnard

  

  Grace for the Journey - A Nighttime Prayer

  Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)Please Pray:Father,Thank You for Your grace that has carried me through every season. Help me trust You when my plans change and when I cannot see what is ahead.Remind me that a...

  1 min read
• Treva Barnard

  

  Grace for the Journey

  Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)Sometimes life doesn't always go according to plan. You prayed, prepared, worked hard, and envisioned how things would unfold only to discover that the path looks completely different than you expected.Change can...

  2 min read
• Mark Brady

  

  Why Am I Here?

  Image generated via AI. Michael W. Smith opens the song, “Place in This World” with a confession many believers know too well: “The wind is moving, but I am standing still…” It’s the feeling of wat…

  4 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  What Can Mistakes Teach Us When Learning Music? The Power of Getting Back Up

  There is a moment almost every music student knows: you are in a lesson or performing, and suddenly you play a wrong note, miss a rhythm, or lose your place. For a moment, your attention shifts from the music to the mistake, and suddenly, it becomes hard to keep going.But...

  3 min read
• Samuel Deuth

  

  Love Is a Decision: A Lesson From 20 Years of Marriage — SAMUELDEUTH.COM

  Love isn't just a feeling — it's a decision you make again and again. Here's what nearly 20 years of marriage has taught me about choosing to love.

  5 min read
• Eddie Jones

  When Jesus Whispers—Podcast - Booty and Treasures fer All!

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  5 min read
• Don Martin

  

  God’s New Testament Building (4)

  Multiple New Testament verses describe God’s New Testament building. New Jerusalem, the consummation of this building, shares these characteristics. The Gifted Members Perfect All the Believers to …

  2 min read
• Robin McKinley

  

  Shout Joyfully To The Living God

  With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God. Psalm 84:2 Psalm 84 sings with longing as the descendants of Korah admire God’

  7 min read
• Elizabeth Prata

  

  This is beautiful. We need beauty

  By Elizabeth Prata Making the rounds on social media this week is a 4 minute rendition of the hymn Nearer My God to Thee. It is a live clip from André Rieu’s tour in Maastricht a couple of ye…

  3 min read
• Abigail Wallace

  

  God Can: Grass, Rocks & Open Wounds

  “Getting your wound to close on its own is like getting grass to grow on a rock.” My doctor's words were not what I hoped I'd hear.

  5 min read
• Amber Ginter

  

  You Don't Have to Be Strong All the Time - A Nighttime Prayer

  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear Jesus, thank you for caring about my exhaustion and struggles. When I feel tempted to do more or believe that I have to be strong, remind me that in...

  1 min read
• Amber Ginter

  

  You Don't Have to Be Strong All the Time

  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (NIV)What if God never expected you to carry everything alone?When I was in high school, I dreaded classes on the third floor. Why? Because I had to run from the first...

  3 min read
• Mark Brady

  

  The Ticket Rampage

  Image generated via AI. Tom and Susan didn’t just walk into Incredible Pizza; they burst through the doors like two contestants on a game show where the prize was pure gold. The neon lights flicker…

  4 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Is Romans 10 Only for Jews? A Seven-Point Refutation of Robert Breaker's Tribulation Salvation Doctrine

  [Introduction] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbCAQStFbdQRobert Breaker has a belief which he says at points (see Romans 10: The Skeleton Key to 1 Corinthians 15, Romans 3, Acts 8, Acts 16, and Matthew 15) that Romans 10 is for Jews. LLMs and other people have now thought that Dr. Ruckman taught this doctrine, and...

  51 min read
• Chris Carpenter

  

  Directors Daniel & Matthew Kooman on the Making of 'Daniel and the Fiery Furnace'

  Few stories from the Old Testament have captured the imagination quite like the account of Daniel and his friends—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—whose faith was tested when they refused to compromise their devotion to God, even in the face of a fiery furnace. Now, directors Daniel and Matthew Kooman bring this...

  1 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  Witnesses To The Resurrection — Acts 1:21–26

  The apostles were witnesses to the resurrection. Explore why Matthias was chosen and how their testimony gives us confidence to make the risen Jesus known.

  4 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  Why Do We Get Stuck When Learning Music? The Hidden Growth Behind a Plateau

  Have you ever practiced a piece over and over and wondered why you still cannot seem to play it any better? You slow down the difficult measures, repeat them the next day, and yet somehow, it feels like you are exactly where you started.If you have ever learned an instrument,...

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• Vaneetha Risner

  

  Turning Toward the Sun — Vaneetha Risner

  Morning can begin before our circumstances change. How lament and turning toward God in the darkness led me to discover his delight was there all along.

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• Pam Luschei

  

  Mourning Well — Grateful, yet Grieving

  This past week I watched the memorials honoring 9/11. Listening to the names of those who died 25 years ago, read aloud by family members, made me pause. I watched their faces as they spoke the name of their loved one. Time had passed, and their grief remained. Earlier in the week, I watched the im

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• Elizabeth Prata

  

  Zilpah and Bilhah: Little Known Bible characters #10

  By Elizabeth Prata Synopsis:Leah is remembered, but Bilhah and Zilpah often fade into the background. Given as slaves, used as surrogates, they still bore sons who shaped Israel. Their stories expo…

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• Lori Altebaumer

  

  Trail Magic: Encouragement for the Road to Calvary - A Nighttime Prayer

  When we had come to the end of those days, we departed and went on our way; and they all accompanied us, with wives and children, till we were out of the city. And we knelt down on the shore and prayed. -- Acts 21:5Please Pray:Heavenly Father, so many times...

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• Lori Altebaumer

  

  Trail Magic: Encouragement for the Road to Calvary 

  When we had come to the end of those days, we departed and went on our way; and they all accompanied us, with wives and children, till we were out of the city. And we knelt down on the shore and prayed. -- Acts 21:5Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien might refer...

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• Tyler McLaughlin

  Robert Breaker's Salvation Theology Is a Modern Doctrine, Part 3: His Earliest Evidence Is 1912

  Allow me to summarize Robert Breaker's theology.To be saved, one must specifically trust in the blood of Jesus Christ as one's distinct object of saving faith, and one must single out the blood itself, the physical shed blood, as one's object of faith.Robert Breaker, November 6, 2025 “Is to confess...

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• Noah Taylor

  

  My Own Account

  Word Unpacked: Devotionals in Romans▶ Watch the full devotional:Romans 14:12 (NIV)So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.If we stood in a courtroom today, what would we be asked to say?We'd probably come prepared. Some of them had grown up keeping food rules and holy...

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• Mary Rooney Armand

  

  Christian Parenting: 10 Ways to Raise Kids Who Reflect God's Heart

  Discover practical Christian parenting principles for raising children who reflect God’s heart. Learn how to teach kids faith, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and love through biblical parenting and your everyday example. Explore how parents can help their children grow in a genuine relationship with Jesus and live out their faith.

  7 min read
• Don Martin

  

  God’s New Testament Building (3)

  Multiple New Testament verses describe God’s New Testament building. New Jerusalem, the consummation of this building, shares these attributes. God’s Building is the Mutual Abiding of God in His Pe…

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• Sheryl H. Boldt

  

  When We’d Rather Crop Ourselves Out of Photos

  Though we still might not be thrilled to have our pictures taken, perhaps by developing this mindset, we’ll stop running away from the chance of being included in the memories of those who love us.

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• Tyler McLaughlin

  King James Bible study on every verse with "heart + lips" in it | Sinner's prayer in the Bible

  This is a Biblical study over Verbal and mental and heart in salvation.Thank you to my Brother in Christ, Ed Carson for inspiring me on these and the egg..... Which was his. https://www.purebiblesearch.com/ There has been a great debate on whether Romans 10:9-10 is verbal or internal/heart.2 Timothy 2:22 "Flee...

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• Hannah Morrell

  

  Sweet Dependence — Broken & Hopeful

  This year has not gone like I thought it would in so many ways—probably many of you have experienced the same. But today God reminded me that He has been teaching me about dependence, and kind of gave me a heads up that was where we were going this year! My verse for the year was Proverbs 3:5-6, and

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• Elizabeth Prata

  

  The Prosperity Gospel You May Not Recognize

  By Elizabeth Prata The Benny Hinn-style of prosperity gospel is well known and easily seen among those Christians with even a snippet of discernment. The Hinn-style prosperity gospel, labeled ‘hard…

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• Maureen Hall Puccini

  

  Holiness Defined by Mother Theresa

  Learn my children to be holy. For true holiness consists of doing God's work with a smile. (Mother Theresa)

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