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Tired Of Your Lack Of Faith
If you’re tired of your lack of faith but don’t know how to grow stronger …
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A Prayer for Gladness When Good Seasons End
After the Last HomeGame, a 3/3/26 Regional Win There is a time for everything. My time as a basketball mom will come to an end tonight–unless our Eagles pull off a major upset in the Wisconsin state tournament. They could. But I’m preparing my heart for this 15-year basketball season to e
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Nancy C. Williams
Pennies Scattered…for Jesus
In Jesus Christ’s hands, our pennies scattered across the globe will bring His message of hope and encouragement to His suffering children.
5 min readGreg Laurie
Prayer of Supplication Explained
According to 1 Tim 2:1, prayer is made of 4 parts. As we come before the Lord, we begin with supplication—our deepest needs and desperation.
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1Author Trey Tucker's 'Tough Enough' Take on a Return to Traditional Masculinity
All around us these days there seems to be an attempt to feminize the modern man. Traditional masculinity is seemingly being pushed aside in favor of softness, passiveness, and an emotional awareness like never seen before. While one can’t discount the importance of emotional awareness, more and more young men...
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2When God Brings Surprising (and Unwanted) Twists into Our Lives
When life takes surprising—or unwanted—turns, how do we respond? Moses’ story shows us that God can use these events to shape and equip us for His purposes.
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3Why Should I Trust God? 7 Biblical Reasons to Put Your Faith in Him
Why should I trust God?Trusting God is much easier said than done. Wouldn’t you agree?Many Christians have made worrying more of a habit than trusting. It’s easier to worry, isn’t it? It feels productive. It feels responsible. It feels like we’re doing something.But worrying only makes us more anxious, more...
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Mary Rooney Armand
4How to Know God Sees You: Finding Grace in the Shadow of Shame
Do you struggle believing that God sees you? Deborah Rutherford shares her inspiring story of how to know God sees you and finding grace in the shadow of shame. We’ve had those moments when we don't feel like we belong—where the weight of a tangled past or the isolation of our current circumstances makes us feel unseen. But God sees you and offers grace.
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5Is Someone Getting on Your Nerves?
When someone gets on your nerves, turn to the God who created your nerves as blessings.
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Review: Verse by Verse: A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible — Volume 1: Genesis 1–11 — Where the Story Begins
Book Review: Verse by Verse: A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible — Volume 1: Genesis 1–11 — Where the Story Begins.
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Restoring Integrity to the Prophetic Voice
In the call for greater prophetic accountability among leaders and influencers, there is a likely distinction needed between testing one’s character and testing one’s prophetic revelation. Even a person of good character can “miss” a prophetic word, just as a compromised individual can receive a “correct” word. I would suggest there needs to be more than just one kind of “weighing” when considering any kind of prophetic revelation.
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A Letter to A New Griever — Grateful, yet Grieving
Dear One, You never imagined you would be here. I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish we could sit across from one another. Here’s what I would say. You’ve entered a dark cave, a place where you’ve never been. You can’t see yet. It’s scary, jarring, and feels like you are running out of air. The gri
2 min readBrenda SeefeldtinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The World Needs the Heartbreak You Risk - A Nighttime Prayer
Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. – Psalm 118:7 (NLT)Please Pray: Dear Triune God, You are for me. You help me. I rest in that truth tonight. Thank you for the ordinary moments that carry answered prayers, even when they look different than I imagined. Thank...
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A Study Of John 10:31-42
A study of John 10:31-42 reveals a murderous crowd, an Old Testament passage that makes them pause, and a reason to believe in Jesus.
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3 Christian Character Traits to Employ When Ascertaining God's Will
3 Christian Character Traits to Employ W hen Ascertaining God’s Will When I was a little girl I LOVED the weather. I had a paperback book...
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Spiritual Eating on our Path to New Jerusalem (2)
We have spiritual nourishment to grow in the divine, eternal life. We grow to reach maturity. The Old Testament has some symbols of this eating. The first is the tree of life in Genesis 2. The seco…
2 min readKevin Bart
Letters To 7 Churches In The Book Of Revelation - Philadelphia -
Letters to 7 churches in the book of Revelation. Letter to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3. Jesus promises great rewards for faithful obedience.
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Charlaine MartininDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Fear Not!
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. -- Deuteronomy 3:18 (ESV)I crept toward the door with the burglar bar poised like a baseball bat, ready to strike any intruder that...
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Fear Not! - A Nighttime Prayer
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. -- Deuteronomy 3:18 (ESV)Please Pray:Lord, thank you for being with me so many times before. Life feels uncertain right now, but I see...
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Mike Genung
Gene Landers and Jacob Frantz on Recovery from Porn and Sexual Sin, Part 2 - Blazing Grace
Gene Landers leads a support group for men who want healing and recovery from porn and sexual sin in Phoenix, Arizona. Jacob Frantz has been attending Gene’s group for the past 6 months. In this second of two broadcasts we continue the discussion, beginning when Read More
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NAR Resources from Amy Spreeman and Michelle Lesley
By Elizabeth Prata My work here involves encouragement, theology, and discernment. I have not done any discernment work on the NAR, an acronym which stands for New Apostolic Reformation. I have not…
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Jesus’ Radical Reversal: Blessedness in God’s Kingdom — House of David Ministries
Discover how Jesus’ Beatitudes radically reverse worldly values. Explore true blessedness, the upside-down nature of God’s Kingdom, and how the poor, meek, and persecuted are invited into Christ’s transformative reign.
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Detestable Prayers (Prov 28:9)
Discover why ignoring God’s law can make prayers detestable in Prov 28:9, and learn to enrich your prayer life through obedience and Scripture alignment.
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Facing Our Everyday Dragons - A Nighttime Prayer
So, the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. – Revelation 12:9 (NKJV)Please Pray: Holy Jesus Christ—my Savior and Fearless Warrior—I worship You as...
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My Surrogate Family - A Nighttime Prayer
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. – Galatians 6:10Please Pray: Abba, thank you for being our Father. Thank you for creating physical families and adopting us into your family. Open our eyes to the many...
1 min readLynda Schultz
7. POWERFUL, GOOD, AND WISE
Most of us have no trouble admitting that we often make unwise choices, say unwise things, and think unwise thoughts. One of the “go-to” passages of Scripture for believers who recognize their weakness in wisdom is James 1:5. “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”Why ask God for wisdom? James doesn’t go into a detailed explanation of that subject. The text implies that we ask God for wisdom because He’s th
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Nutrition for Growth to New Jerusalem
We have been born again with the divine, eternal life and now we are growing to maturity for New Jerusalem. Here are verses about our growth to maturity: In Ephesians 4:11-13 Christ the Head gave g…
2 min readCole Feix
Hope Beyond the Grave: A Theology of Death
In loving memory of Pastor Josue Raimundo, Don Lorentz, and Benjamin “Dima” Banner, whose lives—and in different ways, whose deaths—have shaped me and my wrestling with the questions explored in this article. Everyone has experienced this kind of loss at some point in their lives. As we get older, we seem to experience it more – like a bright blue neon sign – a reminder that this life is short and could end at any moment. How does our western culture think about death? What does the Bible sa
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Spiritual Eating on our Path to New Jerusalem (4)
Israel’s pictures of our spiritual eating began with the passover in Egypt and continued with manna in the wilderness. The goal of their journey was to reach the good land, to settle themselv…
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Are Christian Wellness Trends Becoming a New Gospel?
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: This essay warns against Christian books that prescribe one “correct” lifestyle—whether radical missions, fasting trends, or wellness movements—while neglecting the gos…
9 min readDavid Derksen
Fight for your marriage by looking at your issues?!
“She cheated,” says Faithful Spouse. “Well, what you’ve got to do is fight for your marriage. Focus on fixing your shortcomings so that she wants to come back,” says Clueless Christian. No marriage exists to fight for as long as your cheater keeps lying and cheating. The very first step is to get the Cheater … Continue reading "Fight for your marriage by looking at your issues?!"
2 min readMark Brady
Heartfelt Connections
Image generated via AI. Have you ever had anyone say via text, voicemail, or Messenger, “I miss you”? I have. It rattled me. I didn’t get it at first because it had only been 45 minutes since I las…
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Anneta Pinto-YounginDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Courage to Lead - A Nighttime Prayer
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. -- Joshua 1:9Please Pray: Lord, we thank you for your Word and for our heroes of faith, such as Joshua who...
1 min readKaren Farris
Grow Deeper
It’s been birthday season in my family—first my daughter, then her children. We celebrate with smiles, joy, and hopes for the year ahead. And every year, it quietly reminds me that I am older—much older—than they are.But older has its rewards. Retirement. Senior discounts. Some hard-earned perspective.And even better? Being...
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The World Needs the Heartbreak You Risk
Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. – Psalm 118:7 (NLT) A brave faith sometimes brings people to tears. I met up with a graduated teen of mine and he asked what was new in my life. I shared something that had actually been encouraging lately, something...
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Not Every Christian Book Is Safe
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: Examining trends in Christian publishing, the article warns that bestselling breakout books often gain popularity through marketing and consumer demand rather than soun…
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High Cholesterol Christians
Image generated via AI. Diet fads and beliefs seem to come and go. One day you should not eat meat, and the next day, you should drink a glass of red wine. (As in one!) They tell you not to eat egg…
4 min readSharon Jaynes
We Are God’s Living Letters for All the World to Read
I received a letter the other day. Oh, it didn’t have a stamp in the right-hand corner or even a return address in the left. But I knew exactly where it came from and there was no doubt who had sent it. The letter was wearing jeans and a sweatshirt, had brown shoulder length hair, and was sent by God. Read more...
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The Shack: A sequel is coming and that is not good news
By Elizabeth Prata Reviewing The Shack book was the first big discernment essay I wrote. The Shack was hugely popular, you might not know that since it’s been 19 years since it was published.…
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Eddie Jones
Is Jesus Living in You? Release His Power TODAY! - Booty and Treasures fer All!
Sundays, you’ll find the Pirate Preacher in Moore Square, Raleigh, NC, and at the bus station. We also lay hands on and pray with other so they may enjoy the abundant life Jesus promised (John 10:10). His books are read by countless inmates and used to introduce others to Christ.
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Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Stand Firm: Courage in the Call
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. -- 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT)I once received an email from an unknown person in Nepal. He invited me to come to Kathmandu to visit his church and the orphans he served, so we could see how we might...
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Lisa Price
How we Become Empty and Ready to be Filled with all the Wrong things-
See to it that there is no one who takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception in accordance with human tradition, in accordance with the elementary principles of the world, …
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Facing Our Everyday Dragons
So, the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. – Revelation 12:9 (NKJV) Dragons! These mythical creatures—with colorful scales, long tails, sharp teeth, and...
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The Secret to Fullness of Christ's Riches Revealed In You! - Booty and Treasures fer All!
Sundays, you’ll find the Pirate Preacher in Moore Square, Raleigh, NC, and at the bus station. We also lay hands on and pray with other so they may enjoy the abundant life Jesus promised (John 10:10). His books are read by countless inmates and used to introduce others to Christ.
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Not Just Housekeeping: The Deeper Call of Titus 2:3–5
By Elizabeth Prata The author challenges the claim that Titus 2 limits older women to teaching homemaking. Examining context and the Greek term “teacher of good,” the piece asserts that…
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Treva BarnardinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The Beauty of Obedience - A Nighttime Prayer
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” — John 14:15 (KJV)Please Pray:Father God,Thank You for loving me enough to guide me. Forgive me for the times I have delayed or resisted Your instruction. Create in me a willing heart that trusts You completely. Help me to obey not out of...
1 min read- Treva BarnardinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The Beauty of Obedience
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” — John 14:15 (KJV)Obedience is one of the purest expressions of love. Jesus did not say, “If you love Me, feel something.” He said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” Love in the Kingdom of God is demonstrated through action. Obedience is...
3 min read Darcie FuquainDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Humility and Delayed Obedience - A Nighttime Prayer
`Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute?...
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Laura MaserinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"Come, see a Man ..." - A Nighttime Prayer
Heavenly Father, We come before You with so much accumulated baggage, burdens of our own creation from striving, performing, evil lifestyles of addictions, and busyness. We lay these burdens down at the foot of the Cross. We praise and honor and glorify Your Holy Name. You alone are the One...
1 min read- Laura MaserinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"Come, see a Man ..."
The woman then left her water pot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, "Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?" -- John 4:28-29, (NKJV) The woman walked with her water pot in the hot...
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He Worries Whom He Can’t Devour
I am an avid fan of hymn-writer Isaac Watts (1674-1748). He authored many celebrated songs, a few of which are still used in our churches today. "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" is probably the greatest hymn ever written and Watts' most famous work. Recently, I stumbled across a lesser-known hymn by Watts and wanted to share its powerful message with you today.Now Satan comes with dreadful roarAnd threatens to destroy;He worries whom he can't devourWith a malicious joy.The New Testament teache
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Can I Lose My Salvation?
It’s one of the most unsettling questions a believer can ask: Can I lose my salvation? Maybe you’ve asked it after falling into a sin you thought you had overcome.Maybe during a season of doubt.May…
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Modeling Real Repentance–Nineveh
7 Then the king and his nobles sent this decree throughout the city: “No one, not even the animals from your herds and flocks, may eat or drink anything at all. 8 People and animals alike must wear garments of mourning, and everyone must pray earnestly to God. They must turn from their evil ways and stop … Continue reading "Modeling Real Repentance–Nineveh"
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Has Routine Become Your God?
Let God loosen your grip on the habits that have become your measuring stick.
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Bethel Church’s Dawna De Silva On CSA Victim Care
Controversy continues to swirl around Bethel Church in Redding, California. I have written already about one situation involving their now former senior leader, Ben Armstrong, and the allegations–that I believe to be true–that he engaged in Clergy Sexual Abuse (CSA) of “Sarah.” He was restored years ago (although, he is currently on administrative leave), and … Continue reading "Bethel Church’s Dawna De Silva On CSA Victim Care"
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The Dangerous Prayer for ‘Just Enough’ (Proverbs 30:7-9)
Discover Agur’s timeless prayer for truth and daily bread. Learn how it enriches your prayers with humility, guarding against denial of God in wealth or dis ...
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Carol McLeodinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Cancer Didn’t Make Me Brave—Jesus Did
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”- Joshua 1:9 We laid quietly in the dark, holding hands. At long last, the wonderful peace passing all understanding had dried our desperate tears....
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Deborah Hemstreet (Dvora Elisheva)
Life Under Missile Threat: God in the Bomb Shelter
It's Purim, day four of Operation Roaring Lion, and I'm back in the bomb shelter. But God is here when the sirens wail. A firsthand account of life under missile threat in Israel — the fear, the practicalities, and the search for God in the chaos.
8 min readClaude F. Mariottini
Establishing Weights and Measures in Ancient Israel
This article, published in Biblical Illustrator, Winter 2011-12, explores the metrological systems used in ancient Israel, tied to the biblical passage Deuteronomy 25:13-16. Origins of Israel’…
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Spiritual Eating on our Path to New Jerusalem
The real life is Christ Himself and He is “our life” (Col. 3:4) and He is in us (Col. 1:27). The previous two posts are on growth in this life unto maturity and the spiritual nutrition …
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Dealing with Doubt as a Christian: Doubt vs Unbelief
Christians are reluctant to admit they’ve experienced moments of doubt. But there is a difference of doubt vs unbelief.
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My Surrogate Family
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. – Galatians 6:10 I watched my little two-year-old friend and his mom standing side by side during a worship song at church. I felt bad for him. All he...
3 min readRobin McKinley
Make Commitments To The Lord And Keep Them
Commitments we make carry a lot of weight. People often start strong with fresh determination, yet many promises collapse under pressure, distraction, or self-i
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Why Believe in God?
Image generated via AI. Believing in God is more than a religious choice—it’s a deeply personal decision that shapes how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. For many, faith is the an…
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Exalt The Lord Our God Who Reigns Forever
Exalt the Lord our God! Bow low before his feet, for he is holy! Psalm 99:5 The Psalmist encouraged us to not only exalt the Lord but also to bow before Him.
5 min readChristine Malkemes
Understanding the Bread of Life in John 6
We continue to watch what happened after Jesus fed the five thousand (John 6). Their Response The people had seen, eaten, and were satisfied. Some had wante ...
6 min read- Revive Our Hearts
The Secret to Contentment on the Merry-Go-Round of Life
In this ride called life, there’s only one safe place.
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Honoring a Lifetime of Faithfulness to God's Word
As Nancy prepares to resume Wonder of the Word recordings later this spring, pray for her mental, physical, and emotional restoration.
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Strategic Keys to Preventing Spiritual Burnout, Backsliding and Deconstruction-
Rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, and like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that…
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From unclean to pure lips
By Elizabeth Prata Do you ever feel like such a terrible sinner that the very words of repentance and sorrow pouring from your lips in prayer to heaven is a blot on the name of Jesus? But the tax c…
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Humility and Delayed Obedience
Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute?...
4 min readManuel A. Luz
Creativity and Getting Old
Every time I look in the mirror, I see it. Gray hair. And generally, it doesn’t bother me…much. When I think about how many of my friends have lost their hair over time, I convince myse…
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8. TRUST AND LOVE: PARTNERS TOGETHER
We continue to repeat many of the same verses from Scripture as we work our way through this study. While this may be annoying to some, teachers know that repetition is a good teaching tool. But going over these verses is more than simply repeating. It is imprinting. The stamping, embedding, engraving, and etching of these verses into the core of our being is important. The Scriptures tell us that the Holy Spirit will bring back to our remembrance that which we have learned.[i] Certainly, there
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Find Hope Even When God Seems Far Away
Psalm 102 teaches us that God welcomes our prayers of desperation. The Psalmist took his urgent petition to the only source that he knew of, where he could find
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Beth Moore announces wrap-up to Living Proof Live events, slow-down & reduction of the ministry overall
By Elizabeth Prata Yesterday on her social media platforms, professing Christian Beth Moore announced that she is winding down her Living Proof Live part of her ongoing ministry and reducing her of…
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Movieguide Reveals Winners of 33rd Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala
LOS ANGELES – The 33rd Annual Movieguide® Faith & Values Awards Gala aired tonight on Great American Family and GFAM+, honoring the year’s most inspirational and family-friendly films and television programs. The ceremony is now available to stream on Great American Pure Flix. Held at the iconic Avalon Theater in...
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To the Girl on the Bathroom Floor — Carol McLeod Ministries
There are moments when a woman’s bravest place is on the bathroom floor—out of strength, out of answers, and desperate for hope. Today, I want to introduce you to my dear friend Amber Emily Smith. In the opening of her book, The Girl on the Bathroom Floor , Amber doesn’t rush grief or offer cliché
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Cancer Didn't Make Me Brave - Jesus Did - A Nighttime Prayer
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9Please Pray: Dear Jesus, how I love knowing that You are with me every hour of every day! I pray that you...
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Remi Oyedele
Image Bearers: What Does It Mean?
Key Passages: 2 Corinthians 4:7 Galatians 2:20 In our last post, we touched on the truth that humans are made in God’s image; yet though possessing the potential to live as ‘gods’ (not to be worshi…
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How Kelsey Grammer’s ‘Jesus Revolution’ Role Led to a Spiritual Encounter
After meeting Kelsey Grammer on the set of Jesus Revolution, I invited him to a Harvest Crusade where he heard God answer him.
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Cheater push-back on wearing wedding band
“How dare you insist I wear my wedding ring!” -Petulant Cheater A cheater may take off her ring in order to avoid the constant reminder of her infidelity. This symbolic act speaks volumes. There is a reason we exchange rings in marriage ceremonies. The symbol is indicative of the vows exchanged between the couple before … Continue reading "Cheater push-back on wearing wedding band"
1 min read- Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Stand Firm: Courage in the Call - A Nighttime Prayer
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. -- 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT)Please Pray: Heavenly Father, You’ve called me, and I desire to follow, but fear and my own insufficiencies often hold me back. Lord, I ask for Your courage, wisdom, and strength to step fully...
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Kindness Begins at Home
For the Proverbs 31 woman, kindness begins at home. With her family. With her inner circle. With those who share her daily life.
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Freedom in the Ordinary
It wasn’t until last year that I first rode Seattle’s Link Light Rail. It was fast and inexpensive, carrying us beneath the city without traffic delays.But what struck me most wasn’t the speed—it was the people.Some were headed to work. Others looked like they were coming off night shifts. A...
2 min readDamon J. Gray
Putting Jesus on Trial (Part 3)
With sentence pronounced, we move from the trial to the transition...moving Jesus from his examination before Pilate to the place of his execution.
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Tactic: Just admit to an “emotional affair”
“Sure, I had an emotional affair. But it was just a cry for help,” says Cheater. Sadly, this admission around some carnal Christians will lead to questions about the faithful spouse’s performance as a husband or wife: Why did she “have to” have an emotional affair?! I bet you can see where such questioning is … Continue reading "Tactic: Just admit to an “emotional affair”"
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Spiritual Eating on our Path to New Jerusalem (3)
The pictures, the shadows, of our real spiritual eating include the tree of life in the garden of Eden and the passover lamb. The next shadow is the manna in Exodus 16. In John 6:31-33 the Lord Jes…
2 min read- Anneta Pinto-YounginDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Courage to Lead
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. -- Joshua 1:9In Joshua 1, God commissioned Joshua after the death of Moses, to lead the people across the Jordan River...
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The Spiritual Danger of Self-Made Identity
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: Christians must measure cultural female role models by Scripture. Figures like Oprah Winfrey may show admirable traits, yet their influence often celebrates self-exalta…
6 min readChristian Elliot
Operation Back Half: "Scripting" My Next 50 Years
I turn 50 this week. How has it been a half century already!? There's something about entering a new decade that naturally fosters a high-level reflection on life. Lately, as I've puttered in my garage gym, I've been drawn to pondering the specifics of what I'm calling "Operation Back Half." By that I mean, what do I want the second half of life to be about?I don't know if God will grant me another 50 years, but my belief is that it honors him to do the best I can to steward my resources and t
4 min readSesan Oguntade
Latest Nigerian gospel movies 2026 - Christian Personal Development
You will be watching the latest Nigerian Gospel movies 2026 in this post. These Christian movies are from our sister organization, Zion Box Christian Films. I will be updating this page with links of these Nigerian gospel films as we produced them. What are the latest Nigerian gospel movies 2026? The latest Nigerian gospel […]
3 min readTerry Nightingale
Grace upon Grace (John 1 v 9 – 18) – Terry Nightingale
John 1: 1 – 18 is widely regarded as a Prologue to the rest of his Gospel, a sort of overview, introducing some of the main themes of the book.
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The Good Son: Redemption Through Choice
NOTE: Years ago, I served as a curriculum writer for the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, where I developed Spanish-language lessons to help adult Sunday School teachers prep…
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How To Overcome Your Sinful Desires
We can’t classify all our desires as sinful, but we may have some sinful ones lurking within us. 1 Samuel 12 records one of Israel’s desires so sinful that
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Seeking Jesus: Understanding Our True Motives
Men and women still seek Him. Jesus will never have an identity crisis. He knows who He is, was, and ever will be. The express purpose of His presence on ea ...
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“There but for the grace of God go I” Response
“I see these church leaders fall, and I say to myself, ‘There but for the grace of God go I,'” says Pastor talking about Clergy Sexual Abuse situations. But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or … Continue reading "“There but for the grace of God go I” Response"
2 min readPutting Jesus on Trial (Part 2)
The great deceiver was himself horribly deceived. Deception failed. Truth won in the end, and God's honor and God's justice were victorious.
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The incomparable riches of His grace
By Elizabeth Prata Scroll to bottom after photo for mini-library suggestions of books on grace. What are these incomparable riches of God’s grace? First, Christ Jesus. “But God, who is …
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Shay S. Mason
What I Learned About Surrender From a Frightened Turtle — The Spacious Place
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as w
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Nicole O'Meara
Reflections on Eight Years of Bonus Life — Nicole O'Meara
It all started with a day at the park with our dog. My lungs burst and I nearly died. Immediately, the what-ifs held me captive and still do sometimes. Eight years later, I see a scar that has faded, a fear that no longer holds me captive, and a God who has and will be with me no matter how hard it
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“Remain Teachable” Spiritual Abuse
Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. -Psalm 119:69, NIV “Remember, you need to stay teachable,” says arrogant authority figure. In my experience, religious authorities employ the “unteachable” label as a weapon to dismiss people who resist their control. This is spiritual abuse, by the way. … Continue reading "“Remain Teachable” Spiritual Abuse"
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Renee GotcherinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Equip Your Family to Stand Firm in Their Faith
“Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed but shall speak with their enemies in the gate.” –Psalm 127: 4-5 (NKJV)Early in our homeschooling journey, our family...
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