Nancy C. WilliamsThanksgiving on the Fourth of July
Start your Fourth of July festivities with family prayers of thanksgiving for our nation and for revival.
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Thanksgiving on the Fourth of July
Start your Fourth of July festivities with family prayers of thanksgiving for our nation and for revival.
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The Gift of Being Fully Seen This Summer
Summer often begins with high expectations. We envision family vacations, slower mornings, and a welcome break from the hurried pace of the school year. Yet by July, many parents feel surprisingly tired. Children complain they are bored. Siblings argue. The novelty of summer starts to wear off, and we wonder...
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Mary Rooney Armand
Coping with Anxiety by Faith: 5 Powerful Ways to Calm Down and Find Peace
Coping with anxiety is possible when our relationship with Christ to helps us find peace and calm down. Read 4 powerful ways to cope with anxiety while trusting God.
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'Young Washington' Movie a Celebration of the Ideals That Made America
As America prepares to commemorate its 250th Birthday this week, it's an ideal time to revisit the extraordinary life of the man who helped shape the nation from its very beginning. George Washington was not only the commanding general who led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolution,...
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Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. – Psalm 90:14 ESV A couple of weeks back, I came across a verse that spoke so …
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2XO Marriage: 'All Marriages Have a 100 Percent Chance to Thrive'
Fact: There is currently a 2.4:1 divorce ratio in the United StatesFact: 85% of American churches allocate zero budget to marriage ministryFact: 75% of pastors in the United States confess their own marriage is struggling.Marriage is one of the most foundational relationships in our lives, yet it's also facing unprecedented...
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3Read All About It! Original Newsboys Lead Singer John James' Journey of Redemption
For millions of Christian music fans, John James was the unmistakable voice that helped launch Newsboys as one of the most influential bands in contemporary Christian music. As the group's original lead singer, James stood at the center of their rise before his departure in the late 1990s amid a...
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4Overwhelmed, Lonely, Desperate: Finding Hope in Psalm 102
Lift your eyes beyond what you see in front of you and rest in the truth of who God is.
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5Bestselling Author Dannah Gresh Addresses Purity Culture with Re-Release of 'And the Bride Wore White'
Twenty-five years ago, Dannah Gresh sparked a national conversation with And the Bride Wore White, a book that encouraged young women to embrace sexual purity and went on to sell more than 300,000 copies. Now, a quarter-century later, she's re-releasing the book in a cultural landscape that looks very different...
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What Does The Bible Say About Spiritual Growth?
Spiritual growth is one of the central themes of the Christian life. From the moment a person places their faith in Jesus Christ, God begins a lifelong work of transforming them into the likeness of His Son. The Bible makes it clear that spiritual maturity is not simply about accumulating...
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Jay GardeninGrace Notes
How Harmony Shapes Emotion: The Hidden Language of Tension and Release in Music
Harmony is one of the most powerful forces in music, often working beneath our awareness. While melody is what we tend to remember, harmony quietly shapes how we feel in real time—creating tension, warmth, uncertainty, or calm without words.Many people think of harmony in simple terms: major as “happy” and...
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You're Not Here to Create an Experience
There's a particular kind of confusion I didn't have words for until I started studying worship theology formally, and it happened to me more than once.I'd lead a set I felt good about. The playing was tight, I was present, I meant every word I sang — and afterward I'd...
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Omega-3: A Small Stewardship Habit for the Body God Has Given You
When the Body Keeps Running on EmptyMost of us push through fatigue longer than we should. We're tired but keep going, dry-eyed and heavy-headed, telling ourselves rest can wait. We forget — or perhaps don't fully believe — that the body is not just ours to use until it breaks.Scripture...
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Discover how ministry infrastructure strengthens leadership, stewardship, communication, and long term Kingdom impact in Part 3 of the Devine Jamz Gospel Network Research Series.
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Charlaine MartininDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The Extremely High Cost of Freedom - A Nighttime Prayer
Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. --Luke 14:27 (ESV)Please Pray:Lord, thank You for the price You paid for my freedom from sin. All You ask of me is nothing more than what You were willing to do for me. It is...
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The Extremely High Price of Freedom
Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. --Luke 14:27 (ESV)During World War II, my father served on the USS Cowpens in the Pacific Theater. Having enlisted at 17, lying about his age, he wanted to live an adventurous life that young men...
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Eliezer Gonzalez
The Lord Will Provide – Genesis 22:14 | Good News Unlimited
On Mount Moriah, Abraham discovered the Lord will provide — a ram in the thicket, foreshadowing Jesus as God’s substitute for us.
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Samuel Deuth
The Presence of God — SAMUELDEUTH.COM
There’s nothing like the presence of God! Being close to God creates the peace and stability your heart and mind need. So many believers struggle to find peace. Stuck, still leaning on supplements for anxiety or vices to numb pain, when we have the source of life and joy. Philippians 4:6-7 New In
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How to Listen to a Solo Instrument: A Beginner’s Guide to Deep Musical Listening
Listening to a solo instrument can seem simple at first. With only one performer and one instrument, it may appear that there is less to hear than in an orchestra.Yet the opposite is often true. In a solo performance, every detail stands out—the color of a note, the shape of...
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How many names of Satan can Milton come up with? John Milton’s Mastery of Words
By Elizabeth Prata This summer for my chosen classic to read, I picked Paradise Lost, first published in 1667. I had seen that a new edition was out in a gorgeous binding, with notes, AND Gustave D…
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How can God bless my business - Christian Personal Development
I have been asked this question, How can God bless my business, on a number of occasions by different people who are running businesses. I believe such questions like this and others like how do I run a faith based business and who is a Christian entrepreneur should come to me because of my various […]
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Freedom Has a Name ... and It's Jesus
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”-- Psalm 91:4 (NIV)One night my husband opened the front door and a sparrow flew into the house. She had nested on a wreath that hung on our...
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Freedom Has a Name ... and It's Jesus - A Nighttime Prayer
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”-- Psalm 91:4 (NIV)Please Pray: Dear Jesus, thank you for coming to earth and showing us how to live the Christian life. You are a wonderful teacher. And...
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King And Priest – Genesis 14 | Good News Unlimited
Melchizedek was both king and priest, a mysterious figure who foreshadows Jesus as our righteous King and great High Priest.
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A Study Of John 14:1-11
A study of John 14:1-11 reveals an eternal perspective, Jesus' exclusive claim, and the divine distinction between father and son.
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AI and Robotics (Part 3) – Difficulty in Planning for Careers — Faith and Finances Ministry
Remember when politicians’ response to people who lost their manufacturing jobs was, “learn to program.” Well, because AI is great at programming, software development jobs have evaporated.How Do I Advise My Teenage Children on their Careers?Because of the threat AI and robotics poses to employment, especially entry-level employment, I’ve been struggling with how to advise my children on their careers. My daughter just finished her first year in college and is looking at architecture-related careers. My son is a rising senior in high school and looking toward a blue-collar technical career. Because of the dizzying speed of change in AI’s implementation, it is really difficult to know how various careers will be affected or even if they will be completely eliminated.“Microsoft AI boss Mustafa Suleyman has warned that AI could be coming to take most white-collar jobs soon. The Microsoft AI boss explained, "White-collar jobs are those sitting in front of computers, whether lawyers, accountants, project managers, or marketers and most of these tasks will be fully automated by AI within the next 12 to 18 months."” India Times 2/12/26.I believe there’s a lot of hype and exaggerated predictions out there (the Suleyman prediction has already been heavily criticized), but the general trends are undeniable. Even if only 20% of jobs were lost in the next 10 years, it would be catastrophic for society. Even if generous universal basic income (UBI) was given out, which could soften the financial blow, society would nonetheless experience an existential crisis. If you want to go down the rabbit hole on the subject, check out this super deep dive article.My Best Advice: Focus on Character Growth and Personal SkillsSo, what can I tell my kids? I tell my daughter in college to focus on personal growth (self-improvement) and not worry too much about specifics. I also tell her not to rack up too much debt (which is good advice in any circumstance). I tell my son to improve his people skills by getting any job, so he can learn about the work world (my son did get a job since I’ve told him that). My advice isn’t too different that it was, except that I’ve loosened up on my earlier fixation on suggesting specific paths.Here’s my best reasoning. Because the jobs and opportunities of tomorrow are essentially unknowable (think singularity), you cannot can’t effectively pre-plan paths like in times past. It was not long ago that we told kids that a computer science degree was a sure thing (see the chart above).In my pride, I want to micromanage my kids’ development into career success, but the situation has drastically changed. I need to humble myself to God and the uncertainty he has allowed in this world. Even 2000 years ago, James warned against such arrogance and certainty.Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” James 4:13-15You could try to forecast what the best careers will be in the coming decades, but there’s good chance you’ll be wrong. Indeed, we all need to move forward regardless of the uncertainty. It used to be doctor, lawyer, or accountant. Then it was computer programmer. Who really knows what careers will be next on the chopping block? Who really knows what the careers of the future will be?For further study, here is a list of Scriptures on various topics. For a broader spiritual view on hard work, saving, investing, and other topics, read Faith and Finances or do the Building Faith and Finances course.
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How to Listen to a Symphony Without Getting Lost
Listening to a symphony for the first time can feel overwhelming. Unlike most songs, a symphony unfolds on a much larger scale, developing themes and musical ideas across multiple movements. With so much happening over an extended period of time, it is easy to feel lost or unsure of what...
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The Songs We Pick Are Theology
A few years ago, I was asked to make sure the closing song "matched" the sermon.The sermon was on grace, or judgment, or restoration — I genuinely don't remember anymore, because I never actually heard what it was about until the preacher stood up to deliver it. No outline beforehand....
6 min readDon Martin
Precious or Worthless ?
First Corinthians 3 is about supplying life to produce God’s building. Ultimately the supply of life released to man in Christ’s resurrection wil bring forth New Jerusalem. In 1 Corinth…
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Israel Will Stand Alone, Part 2: The Gathering Storm — House of David Ministries
Explore how Israel, end times prophecy, antisemitism, Gog and Magog, Jacob's Trouble, and Middle East conflict are converging in our day. A biblical examination of geopolitics, deception, and the Second Coming of Christ through the lens of Scripture.
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Samuel retires as Judge of Israel: The lessons for us today
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: Samuel’s speech upon the occasion of his retirement is beautiful, and beyond that, also holds lessons for us New Testament believers. Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, H…
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More Than Enough (by Cathe Laurie)
We can often feel like leftovers. Used up. Too old. Insignificant. Unable to make an impact in this crazy, big world. But in the hands of Jesus, we can be used in mighty ways!
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Yvonne M MorganinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Celebrating a Faith Freedom - A Nighttime Prayer
In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” -- Ephesians 3:12 (NIV)Please Pray:Lord, with a humble heart, I present myself before You on this day. Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice that gives me the freedom and confidence to approach Your throne of...
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Celebrating a Faith Freedom - A Nighttime Prayer
In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” -- Ephesians 3:12 (NIV)Please Pray:Lord, with a humble heart, I present myself before You on this day. Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice that gives me the freedom and confidence to approach Your throne of...
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Celebrating a Faith Freedom
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” -- Ephesians 3:12 (NIV) Have you ever met someone famous, and how did you act when you met them? I stuttered and got all tongue-tied once when I spotted Sam Bradford, the Heisman Trophy winner,...
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Remi Oyedele
It Begins With Prayer
Key Passages: Genesis 28:10-17 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Revelation 5:8 Paul’s exhortation for us to pray without ceasing definitely raises some questions. How does one pray unceasingly while living lif…
2 min read- Remi Oyedele
It Begins With Prayer
Key Passages: Genesis 28:10-17 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Revelation 5:8 Paul’s exhortation for us to pray without ceasing definitely raises some questions. How does one pray unceasingly while living lif…
2 min read Mark Brady
Spiritual Drought
Image generated via AI. A spiritual drought can feel eerily similar to a land drought — dry, cracked, silent, and painfully slow. It’s the season when prayer feels like dust in your mouth, scriptur…
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God’s Timing: What to Remember as You Wait for Answered Prayer
Be patient with God's timing. Just because you don't see anything happening, doesn't mean God is ignoring your prayer. He knows best.
4 min readHannah Morrell
A Jungle from Barren Ground — Broken & Hopeful
Pain in the summer is never fun. Not that pain is ever enjoyable, but the summer just seems to compound the frustration. Everyone is supposed to be enjoying life and the weather, and you feel like crawling in a hole and never coming out. During the summer of 2016, I sat on the back porch with a co
4 min read- Eliezer Gonzalez
Safely In Christ – Genesis 6–8 | Good News Unlimited
Noah’s ark points to being safely in Christ – sheltered from judgement and carried through into new life with him, our true refuge.
2 min read - Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony: Hope in What Remains Incomplete
Franz Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony remains one of the most famous works in classical music. Although it consists of only two completed movements, the symphony has captivated listeners for nearly two centuries.Its enduring power comes not from the mystery of its unfinished state, but from the remarkable beauty of the music...
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Carol McLeod
An Open Letter from a Jewish Believer — Carol McLeod Ministries
We never know how God might use a simple act of kindness, a genuine friendship, or a faithful prayer to change someone's life forever. In today's guest blog, author, speaker, and pastor Cara Shine shares her remarkable journey from growing up in a Jewish home with painful misconceptions about Jesus
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Stealing our words
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: Are you confused at the dizzying pace in which commonly understood words are being re-defined? Has someone used a weaponized word against you? What IS ‘linguistic…
9 min readAbigail Wallace
“Strong Enough to Take It Slow” (Think TUT)
When I’m strong enough to take it slow—to hold the weight of my casted Barbie-foot and short, tight tendon trusting God is good—faith grows.
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Lilka Finley RaphaelinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
A Race Everyone Can Win - A Nighttime Prayer
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”- Proverbs 16:9Please pray:Dear God, I thank you for not counting us out. I thank you for coaching us back into the throws of life. Thank you, that no matter how many people count us out, you never...
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Monique D. NketahinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
A Race Everyone Can Win
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. - Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)I recently watched the U.S. Olympic Track & Field trials. I ran track & field in high school, so I enjoy watching these athletes at the peak of their performance, striving to earn the...
2 min read- Revive Our Hearts
The Goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living
When you cannot yet see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, start at the cross.
6 min read Summer Marrero
What Does it Mean That God is Sovereign?
Few truths bring more comfort—and sometimes more questions—than the sovereignty of God. Christians often say, “God is in control,” but what does that really mean? Does God rule over eve…
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A Royal Flush
Image generated via AI. Shannon’s house was packed. Friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and even a few people who weren’t entirely sure how they knew her but came anyway because they knew Shanno…
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Mike Genung
Recovery for a woman who was raped and addicted to porn, Part 2 - Blazing Grace
Makayla Randall is 22 years old. Her story includes being sexually assaulted at church camp, addicted to porn at the age of 11 years old, then being raped twice, and running away from God. In August of 2025, she told God “if you do not Read More
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Our Journey Darkens – Genesis 4:2-4 | Good News Unlimited
In Genesis 4, our journey darkens — yet Abel’s sacrifice points us forward to Christ’s mercy and forgiveness.
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What We're Actually Doing with the Offering
I'll be honest with you.After more than twenty years of leading worship, the offering is still the most awkward moment in the service for me.Not because I think it's wrong. Not because I don't believe in giving. But because I've watched it — week after week, from the platform —...
6 min read- Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Schubert’s Late Works: String Quintet — Peace Before Death
Franz Schubert’s String Quintet in C major, D.956 stands at a rare point where beauty and sorrow exist in quiet balance.Written in the final weeks of his life in 1828, it is one of Schubert’s last major works; he died at thirty-one without ever hearing it performed. Yet despite its...
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Transformed to be Precious Stones
Precious stones are the third element of the constitution of New Jerusalem. The precious stones of the holy city signify the Spirit’s work to transform the redeemed and regenerated saints for…
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Reading about Love Is Blind TV show, and then I remembered…
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: Struck by the similarities of living conditions described in a 1909 dystopian novella and the modern TV show Love Is Blind, I discuss the notion of the importance of ph…
6 min readRobin McKinley
God’s Call For Justice In A Broken World
Psalm 82 speaks with urgency into a world that groans under injustice. It makes a call for God’s people to reflect His heart for justice. Especially when syst
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Anneta Pinto-Young
The Cause of Righteousness
“And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause” (1 Samuel 17:29)? In 1 Samuel 17, Isreal was at battle against the Philistine army. On this occasion, Isreal seemed outnumbered a…
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Lori AltebaumerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Deeper with God
We love because he first loved us. -- 1 John 4:19Yahweh, Jehovah, Abba, Father. Many names, one God of all creation—sovereign and eternal. How humbling it is to know He welcomes us into a relationship with Him, and how joyful it is to experience those sacred times of fellowship with...
3 min read- Lori AltebaumerinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Deeper with God - A Nighttime Prayer
We love because he first loved us. -- 1 John 4:19 ESVPlease Pray:Father God, thank You that desire is for me to know You and to enjoy sweet times of fellowship with You. May I never take for granted the truth that You have sought me for in a relationship....
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Singleness: Hiking a Beautiful, Arduous Hill
Singles are doing an impossible feat—and gaining maturity in Christ through it. How can we better appreciate and support them?
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Trusting When Trusting is Hard
Fear hits us like an involuntary reflex, and trusting is hard. Scripture neither ignores nor shames the reality of our fears. It points out that fear is unnecessary.
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The DASH Diet: A Biblical Approach to Blood Pressure and Everyday Eating
Good eating doesn't start with a complicated diet program. It starts with daily choices — what goes on your plate, how much you take, and whether you're treating the body God has given you with the care it deserves.The DASH diet is one of the most thoroughly researched eating plans...
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Evidences of a Mature Faith
This blog post isn’t necessarily about art and faith as much as it is about the art of living well. I’m at the age now where I know several people who are at the onset of dementia or Al…
6 min read- Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Schubert’s Trout Quintet (D.667): Friendship and Joy in Chamber Music
Schubert is often associated with solitude and introspection, but the Trout Quintet reveals a different side of his music—one shaped by friendship and shared music-making.Written in 1819 in Steyr, Austria, it grew out of a world of friends, conversation, and music, becoming one of Schubert’s brightest chamber works. Music Made...
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Hallelujah Meaning: Praise the Lord Explained
It might be the most universal word in worship — sung in every language, by churches that agree on almost nothing else. We treat it as a joyful exclamation, like "hooray." But hallelujah is actually a command, addressed to you.The hallelujah meaning is, precisely, "Praise the LORD" — and the...
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Lunging Lions along the Way
By Elizabeth Prata Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan is a tremendous book. It’s an allegory of the Christian’s life from salvation to heaven (“The Celestial City”). In…
2 min readTeri GasserinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Knowing Jesus Requires the Fellowship of Suffering
That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, – Philippians 3:10 I sat across from my husband in a quiet restaurant. We said little. Our tear-streaked faces burned with the results of my ultrasound—my womb was...
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Knowing Jesus Requires the Fellowship of Suffering - A Nighttime Prayer
That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, – Philippians 3:10Please Pray: Abba, we thank you for loving us the way we are, and loving us too much to leave us that way. We praise You...
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Eddie JonesThe Joy of the Lord Is Mine - Booty and Treasures fer All!
What does joy look like when it’s not just a feeling but a force? This song was built from the ground up on some of the most powerful joy scriptures in the Bible — from the Psalms to the New Testament — arranged as a conversation between a soul testifying and God responding. The joy […]
2 min readLynda Schultz
Episode 1: Making Visible the Invisible
…you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.1 Peter 2:9 seemed like the perfect theme verse for these meditations on the freedom we, as redeemed women, have in Christ. We are indeed fully part of those called out of the darkness to join in the wonderful work of restoring the Kingdom of God.Then I realized that one verse does not make an entire mission. Years
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Pumpkin Seed Oil: A Small Wisdom for a Healthier Table
Everyday Choices for Caring Well for the Body God Has GivenAmong the cooking oils drawing attention for both flavor and nutrition, pumpkin seed oil holds an interesting position — rich, nutty, and with a research profile that's more developed than most people realize.For Christians, healthy eating isn't about following trends...
6 min read Karen Farris
Pint-Sized Pickleball Coach
After my first pickleball lesson, I quickly realized my tennis skills weren't all that helpful. But young Coach R had her own set of rules that Papa and I were expected to follow. The rules came faster than the wiffle balls we were hitting at each other.Coach R determined that...
2 min read- Jay GardeninGrace Notes
Schubert Piano Sonata D.960: When Silence Becomes Music
Franz Schubert’s Piano Sonata in B-flat Major, D.960 is widely regarded as one of the central works of the piano repertoire, valued for its depth and spaciousness.Completed in September 1828, just two months before Schubert’s death at the age of 31, the sonata was never published during his lifetime, nor...
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Agape Meaning: The Self-Giving Love of the Bible
English has one overworked word for love. We "love" our spouse, pizza, a movie, and God with the same four letters. Greek was wiser — it had several words for different kinds of love. And the one the New Testament reaches for most is the rarest and most radical.The agape...
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How to Keep Trusting God When Circumstances Look Impossible
Trust in God. He may not give you exactly what you’re asking, and He may not move in the way you thought He would. But He will come through.
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Renee GotcherinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Can Parents and Kids Be Friends? What Jesus Teaches Us
“No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.” —John 15:15 (ESV)I’m sure I’m not the only one who vividly...
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Can Parents and Kids Be Friends? What Jesus Teaches Us — A Nighttime Prayer
“No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.” —John 15:15 (ESV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, thank You for inviting us into...
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Kingdom Investing
Image generated via AI. April and I had the privilege of having a conversation with a five-year-old, or as he would say, “five and a half,” the other day at church. His mother had posted on Faceboo…
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Mushrooms for Immunity and Antioxidant Support: Chaga, Turkey Tail, and Reishi
Caring for the Body God Has Entrusted to Us — With Gratitude and DiscernmentOur bodies are a gift entrusted to us by God. Scripture describes our bodies as "the temple of the Holy Ghost" — a reminder that caring for our health isn't about vanity or self-obsession, but about stewarding...
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EKKL Entertainment Releases First Look Trailer for 'Daniel and the Fiery Furnace'
(Press Release) NEW YORK -- EKKL Entertainment just released the trailer for Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, scheduled to release in theaters nationwide on September 18th.An epic live-action biblical drama starring Mena Massoud (Aladdin) and Elijah Alexander (The Chosen), Daniel and The Fiery Furnace tells the origin story of the...
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Why Was Jesus Born in a Manger? The Meaning Explained
Of all the places the Son of God could have entered the world, he came to a feeding trough. Not a palace, not even a proper home — an animal's manger. It's such a familiar image that we can forget how strange and deliberate it is. So why was Jesus...
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Becoming Pearls by the Death and Resurrection of Christ
Pearls, the second constituent of New Jerusalem, signifying Christ the Son in His life-releasing death and life-dispensing resurrection. In figure, a pearl is produced by an oyster. The oyster typi…
2 min readMatik Nicholls
Disciplship Devotional #4 – The Growth Process Model
Remember we said that spiritual growth is both a journey and a process. The Growth Model codifies the internal processes involved in your spiritual growth. The person at the center of t…
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Oh, those Old Testament names and measurements!
By Elizabeth Prata It’s high summer here in the US, and where I live (in the South). It gets very hot in July. We are predicted to have a “heat dome” next week for the 4th of July…
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Stacey BarkleyinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Sweet Reminders Through Friendship - A Nighttime Prayer
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! -- Psalms 34:8 (ESV).Please Pray: Father, thank You for the friends You place in our lives to encourage, comfort, and remind us we are not alone. Help us notice the small gifts...
1 min read- Stacey BarkleyinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Sweet Reminders Through Friendship
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! -- Psalms 34:8 (ESV).I love how God uses friendship to remind us we are seen.After my husband Brian’s knee replacement surgery, life became a blur of ice water machines, medications, therapy schedules,...
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“The Woman in the Walls”
Image generated via AI. Evan had the house to himself for the night — or so he thought. His wife, Claire, was “working late,” which usually meant spreadsheets, coffee, and her headphones on until m…
4 min read- Stevens BrookesinDr.Daniel
Do Your Knees Ache Going Up the Stairs?
Faith and Wisdom in Caring for Your Joints"My knees ache when I climb stairs.""My fingers feel stiff and swollen in the morning.""After sitting for a long time, my back and neck feel heavy when I stand up."Joint discomfort has a way of sneaking into daily life — whether from aging,...
5 min read - Eliezer Gonzalez
Our Journey Through The Scriptures – Genesis 3:15 | Good News Unlimited
Genesis 3 holds the first glimpse of hope — our journey through the Scriptures finds the promise of Christ even amid humanity's fall.
3 min read - Jay GardeninGrace Notes
What Are You Actually Listening To?
When you listen to a piece of music, what are you really hearing?Most people focus on the melody, lyrics, or beat. But the power of music is not found in individual notes alone. It comes from the way those notes are held together over time.Music Is Built on ExpectationOne reason...
2 min read - HANANIAHinBibleHolic
Selah Meaning: The Mysterious Word in the Psalms
If you've read the Psalms, you've seen it: a strange little word, Selah, dropped at the end of a line, untranslated, unexplained. It appears more than seventy times in the Bible — and even scholars admit they aren't entirely sure what it means.The selah meaning is one of the Bible's...
4 min read - HANANIAHinScripture & Soul
Advent Meaning: The Season of Waiting Before Christmas
For many people, the weeks before Christmas are a sprint — shopping, parties, deadlines, noise. The ancient Christian season of Advent offers something almost countercultural: an invitation to slow down and wait. But wait for what, exactly? The Advent meaning is rooted in a single word — "coming" — and...
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Places in the Bible: ‘The Millo’?
By Elizabeth Prata “I’ll meet you at the place near the thing where we went that time.” That is one of my all-time favorite movie lines. It comes from the 1987 Rom-Com movie ̶…
6 min read- Stevens BrookesinDr.Daniel
Stress and Sleep: A Practical Guide to Three Herbs Worth Knowing
Caring Wisely for the Body God Has Entrusted to UsMost of us know what it's like to lie awake at night unable to unwind — or to wake up still tired after what should have been enough rest. In a culture that runs on productivity and rarely pauses, the body...
7 min read Claude F. Mariottini
Inclinándonos ante Nuestro Pastor (Salmo 95)
«Venid, adoremos y postrémonos; arrodillémonos delante de Jehová nuestro Hacedor. Porque él es nuestro Dios; nosotros el pueblo de su prado, y ovejas de su mano» (Salmo 95:6–7). El salmista nos inv…
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Fearing the Flock?
By Elizabeth Prata People in my area have noticed that some new “Flock Cameras” have been installed. These are fixed, motion-activated automated license plate reader (ALPR) manufactured…
6 min read- Shirley BrosiusinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
The Blessing of Friendship Across the Years
“A friend loves at all times.” – Proverbs 17:17 (New Life Version)“People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” Often attributed to a poem by Brian A. “Drew” Chalker, I have found this popular saying to be true. However, most of my reason and season...
3 min read - HANANIAHinBibleHolic
Tetelestai Meaning: It Is Finished Explained
It was the next-to-last thing Jesus said from the cross, and in English it sounds almost like defeat — a dying man announcing the end. But the single Greek word behind it announced the opposite: not "I am finished," but "It is accomplished."The tetelestai meaning transforms how we hear Jesus'...
4 min read - Carol McLeod
Be Intentional — Carol McLeod Ministries
Healthy friendships don't happen by accident—they are built through intentionality, time, and care. In this thoughtful excerpt from Friend-Wise , author and speaker Becky Harling reflects on the life-changing lessons she learned during her battle with cancer and how that season clarified what t
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From Cosmos to Creation: Sciencey stuff for the Christian
My worldview shifted, of course, and now I know many of the intricacies of the universe because I know the One who created it, is transcendent beyond it, and has revealed some of it to us in His word. The blurb says, “More than a memoir of a journey to space and back, this is a story of how a faithful God shapes His people long before the watching world ever sees the outcome.” FInally! At imdb.com, Reviewers say ‘Microcosmos’ delivers breathtaking cinematography and stunning visual spectacle through extraordinary technical achievement, with crystal-clear macrophotography that immerses viewers in the insect world at eye level.
4 min readSharon Jaynes
God Where Were You?
I shared this devotion over at Proverbs 31 Ministries yesterday and thought you might enjoy it too. Here you go! Have you ever gone through a situation and wondered, God, where are You? If You had been here, this wouldn’t have happened? The loss of a loved one? The crash of a car? Read more...
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