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    Bible Verses to Pray for a Friend

    One of the most loving things you can do for someone is to pray for them — and one of the most powerful. But we often don't know what to ask. These bible verses to pray for a friend give language to your love, turning "I'm thinking of you" into...

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    Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice: Meaning

    A king had just won a battle and was offering to worship God with sacrifices. It sounds admirable. Yet the prophet standing in front of him was not impressed — because that worship was covering over a plain act of disobedience. Into that moment came the line: "obedience is better...

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    The Eternal Influence of a Faithful Mother

    I found confirmation of my initial thought about the mother of Hezekiah here in Edith’s note- It is a credit to Abi that her son removed the high places of sacrifice and broke images, because he trusted in the Lord God of Israel. Here we see an eternal commendation of Lois and Eunice’s faith, especially notable since they had tension within their own home with the father not believing, and pressures from society to worship the emperor and indulge in all manner of sins available to them. Susanna Wesley (mother to John and Charles), Hudson Taylor’s mother Amelia, Charles Spurgeon’s mother Eliza, John Newton’s mother Elizabeth all mothers who are acknowledged from this vantage point of history to have had a profound impact on their sons, who in turn had a profound impact on the faith for the ages.

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    God Chose You On Purpose for Purpose

    I’m writing over at Proverbs 31 Ministries tomorrow and thought you might enjoy this too. Have you ever felt invisible—like your name lingered at the bottom of the list unspoken… unnoticed…as if you were standing in the background while others were called forward? Have you ever wondered if you were somehow missed—overlooked in the choosing, forgotten in the moment that mattered? Read more...

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    Trusting God One Step at a Time - A Nighttime Prayer

    You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You. -- Isaiah 26:3 (HCSB)Please Pray: Father, thank You that I never climb alone. When the path ahead feels overwhelming, help me trust You for the next step instead of worrying about...

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    Trusting God One Step at a Time

    By: Stacey BarkleyYou will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You. -- Isaiah 26:3 (HCSB)Have you ever stood at the base of a mountain and wondered, ‘How am I ever going to make it to the top?’Last spring, I found...

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    Isn't a Banana Just Something You Eat When You're Hungry?

    There's usually at least one banana sitting on the counter at my house.Skipped breakfast, about to work out, a little hungry but too lazy to actually prepare anything — a banana is the obvious answer every time. Peel it, eat it, done. Sweet enough to feel like a treat, light...

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    Music & Painting (Part 4): Classical Balance and Ideal Form

    After the drama and grandeur of the Baroque period, artists and composers sought greater clarity, balance, and proportion. Rather than pursuing excess, they found elegance through restraint and careful design.Beauty Through OrderThis spirit can be seen in the paintings of Jacques-Louis David. In The Oath of the Horatii, strong architectural...

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    What Is a Prophet in the Bible?

    Say the word "prophet" and most people picture someone predicting the future — a kind of holy fortune-teller. That's part of the picture, but it misses the heart of it. So what is a prophet in the Bible, really? The answer is both simpler and larger than prediction. Understanding the...

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    Bible Verses to Pray Before Surgery

    The night before a surgery is a peculiar kind of long. The mind circles the what-ifs; the body braces; sleep comes hard. Whether you're the one facing the procedure or the one who loves them, these bible verses to pray before surgery offer words to steady a fearful heart. They...

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    Where was The Bank of Asia?

    Source Antipater of Sidon described the temple as the grandest of all the 7 Wonders: “I have set eyes on the wall of lofty Babylon on which is a road for chariots, and the statue of Zeus by the Alpheus, and the hanging gardens, and the colossus of the Sun, and the huge labour of the high pyramids, and the vast tomb of Mausolus; but when I saw the house of Artemis that mounted to the clouds, those other marvels lost their brilliancy, and I said, Lo, apart from Olympus, the Sun never looked on aught (anything) so grand”. You see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in almost all of Asia this Paul has persuaded and turned away a considerable number of people, saying that gods made by hands are not gods at all. Not only is there danger that this trade of ours will fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be regarded as worthless, and that she whom all of Asia and the world worship will even be dethroned from her magnificence.”” He was crafty.

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    Th Road Well-Traveled

    ...You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed. – Joshua 23:14“But this I have learned, we can trust Him.” These were the simple words beloved...

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    The Road Well-Traveled - A Nighttime Prayer

    ...You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed. – Joshua 23:14Please Pray: Heavenly Father, Thank you that You have not left us to wander through...

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    A Shocking Dream: God is Reclaiming the Prophetic for His Glory

    Though the modern-day prophetic movement appears to be struggling for breath, it is God’s mercy that has allowed this season of shaking and pruning in order to make way for something fresh. Where words have been produced from polluted wells, God’s Spirit is looking for those with pure hearts and clean hands through whom He can breathe fresh life into that which appears dead.

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    Music & Painting (Part 3): Baroque Light, Contrast, and Ornament

    The Baroque era embraced drama. Through movement, contrast, and rich detail, artists and musicians created works filled with emotion, tension, and transformation.One of the defining features of Baroque painting is chiaroscuro—the use of strong contrasts between light and shadow. Light guides the viewer's attention, while darkness adds depth and intensity,...

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    The Great Commission Explained

    They were the last instructions Jesus gave before returning to heaven — and last words carry weight. Standing on a mountain with his followers, the risen Jesus gave a charge so pivotal the church has called it, ever since, the Great Commission. It's one of the most quoted passages in...

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    Bible Verses to Pray Over a Wayward Child

    Few heartaches run as deep as watching a child you love walk away — from faith, from wisdom, from the path you prayed they'd take. If that's your ache, these bible verses to pray over a wayward child are for you, offered gently, because this is holy and tender ground....

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    We take refuge in a mighty God

    By Elizabeth Prata Though we are in a battle, “The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” (Psalm 9:9). Our Lord of hosts is God commanding, ordering, sum…

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    Draw Me Close to Thee

    "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you..." — James 4:8 (KJV)One of my favorite hymns is "Draw Me Nearer.""Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died. Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord, to Thy precious bleeding side."Those words have carried a...

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    Draw Me Close to Thee - A Nighttime Prayer

    "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you..." — James 4:8 (KJV)Please Pray:Father, thank You for always inviting me into Your presence. Create in me a deeper desire to know You and spend time with You. Help me to trust You enough to surrender my worries, my...

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  • How do I run a faith based business - Christian Personal Development

    If you have asked, how do I run a faith based business? This post provides the practical answer on how to run a successful faith based business by practically publicizing and marketing your business effectively. Related: Publicity and marketing for your Business What is a faith based business? A faith based business is a […]

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    Music & Painting (Part 2): Renaissance Perspective and Polyphonic Harmony

    During the Renaissance, artists and musicians looked for order, balance, and beauty in both nature and human creativity. They believed that harmony could be discovered through careful observation and thoughtful design.This vision shaped both painting and music. Painters used perspective to organize visual space, while composers used polyphony to organize...

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    EPISODE 4: BEGIN THE “BEGUINE”

    …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.In the translation I am using for this series, the next section in 1 Peter we are looking at is titled A Call to Holiness. This section is particularly intriguing to me because of recent studies I have been doing into the lives of medieval religious women. Most of these women have been excised from the pages of hist

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    Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Work and Career

    We spend a huge share of our waking lives at work, so it's no small thing when work becomes a source of stress, discouragement, or lost purpose. These bible verses to pray over your work help you invite God into the place you may spend more hours than anywhere else....

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    Logos Meaning: The Word Made Flesh

    The apostle John could have begun his Gospel a hundred ways. He chose a single loaded Greek word that would make both Jewish and Greek readers lean in: Logos. "In the beginning was the Word [Logos]." The logos meaning is one of the most profound word choices in the New...

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    When God is Silent But Strong - A Nighttime Prayer

    “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” —Psalm 46:1 (ESV)Please Pray:Dear Jesus, thank you for being strong when I feel weak. Help me trust that you have good plans for me, even when they differ from what I desire. When I can’t see what you are...

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    When God is Silent But Strong

    “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” —Psalm 46:1 (ESV)Have you ever prayed for God to immediately change something, but instead of answers, all you got was silence? Maybe it was a bad grade on a test, a failed relationship, or hurtful words that slipped out...

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    Why You Should Not Want to Go to Hell

    Hell is hot, loud, miserable, eternal, and has zero customer service. Also, the Wi‑Fi is terrible. Image generated via AI. 1. The Climate Is… Suboptimal Hell makes Death Valley in August look like …

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  • Ordinary Heroes, Extraordinary Results

    Until the day when our faith becomes sight, when we see our Lord face to face, we will continue to seek Him and His will and ask for courage to continue our journey in victory.When we see Him face to face, we will also be reunited with those we love...

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  • Life Givers

    I offer this in honor of all intercessors today...life givers who give birth to God's plans through prayer.Women are uniquely designed to be life givers, but also uniquely equipped to partner with God to see His plans unfold in the earth. From Genesis 3:15 we can see that even in...

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    Harming and then blaming you!

    “You made me do this!” cries Cheater. One of the many painful aspects of dealing with a cheater is how they frame their cheating abuse. Some of this cruel individuals will blame the victim while they harm them. They might blame them for choosing to abandon them as if the faithful spouse had a say. … Continue reading "Harming and then blaming you!"

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    Music & Painting (Part 1): Medieval Icons and Sacred Song

    Medieval art can seem unusual to modern eyes. Figures often appear flat, proportions unrealistic, and backgrounds without depth. Yet medieval artists were not trying to imitate the physical world. Their purpose was to reveal spiritual truth rather than physical reality.Icons such as Christ Pantocrator were created to direct the viewer’s...

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    Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Finances

    Few things keep us up at night like money. Whether it's a shortfall, a mounting debt, or the low hum of never-quite-enough, financial pressure has a way of seeping into everything. These bible verses to pray over your finances are a way to bring that specific weight to God rather...

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    Hesed Meaning: God’s Steadfast Love

    Translators have wrestled with it for centuries. One Hebrew word appears roughly 250 times in the Old Testament, and English versions render it a dozen different ways — mercy, lovingkindness, steadfast love, faithfulness, loyalty. No single word quite holds it. The hesed meaning is one of the deepest concepts in...

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    Turn from Darkness to Light

    In Acts 26:18 Paul testified that God’s commission to him was “to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light and from the authority of Satan to God, that they may receive forg…

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    Time to Stop the Clock

    See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 NKJV Recently, while hanging out with some teens, I peppered them wi…

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    Battling Discouragement — Broken & Hopeful

    Several years ago, I received an email from a brother in Christ reprimanding me for saying that followers of Jesus could be discouraged or anxious. He tried to tell me that I was wrong for suggesting it, and that couldn’t be part of the believers’ experiences. I wanted to respond in anger, maybe try

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    Music & Painting: How Color Shapes Sound and Emotion 

    At first glance, music and painting seem very different. Music unfolds through time, while a painting is experienced all at once. One is heard, the other is seen. Yet throughout history, painters and composers have often explored the same questions of beauty, emotion, and expression.Both artists and musicians work with...

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    Bible Verses About Courage: Be Strong and Courageous

    Courage isn't the absence of fear — it's doing the hard, right thing while afraid. That's good news, because it means you don't have to wait until you feel unafraid to act. These bible verses about courage speak to the fearful moments when we need to take a step anyway....

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    Shalom Meaning: More Than Peace

    Travel to Israel and you'll hear it constantly — a greeting, a farewell, a blessing: shalom. Most people know it means "peace." But that translation, while not wrong, is like describing an ocean as "some water." The shalom meaning is far bigger than the absence of conflict. It's one of...

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    The Silent Power of God - A Nighttime Prayer

    For though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you. – 2 Corinthians 13:4 (NKJV)Please Pray:Lord Jesus, You are worthy to be praised because of...

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    LEST THEY TURN TO ATTACK YOU…

    In this short prophetic dream, I was given a warning about rightly stewarding the treasures of God's heart. It's also an encouragement to not worry about the dogs!

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    Joy as a Glimpse of Something Greater

    Book: Surprised by Joy — C. S. LewisMusic: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 — W. A. MozartSome experiences stay with us long after they have passed. A piece of music, a childhood memory, a beautiful landscape, or a moment of unexpected wonder can leave us with...

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    Abba Father Meaning: God as Our Father

    Of all the ways to name God — Almighty, Creator, Master — there is one that can be the hardest to believe applies to us, precisely because it is so tender. Jesus used it in his darkest hour, and he taught his followers to use it too. The Abba Father...

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    Bible Verses for Guidance and Direction

    Standing at a crossroads — a job, a move, a relationship, a hard call — we long to know which way God wants us to go. The uncertainty can be paralyzing. These bible verses for guidance speak to the search for direction and the God who promises to lead his...

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    We Shine with God’s Shining

    In Revelation 1:20 the Lord Jesus tells us “the seven lampstands are the seven churches.” Lampstands uphold shining lamps, which are the Spirit. The church is a light-bearing, light-dif…

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    Is Lying Worth The Price?

    Is lying ever worth it? Discover what the Bible says about honesty, integrity and why living truthfully strengthens your relationship with God and others.

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    A Time to Throw Away

    Everything we’ve accumulated over the years may be keeping us attached to this world and distracted from our eternal purpose.

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    The Power of God

    Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” – Ephesians 3:20-21 Paul, while...

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    The Power of God - A Nighttime Prayer

    Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” – Ephesians 3:20-21 Please Pray:Jesus,...

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    A Man’s Fingerprint

    Image generated via AI. A man’s fingerprint is one of the quiet miracles we carry with us every day. No two are alike — not among the billions alive today, not among those who lived before us, and …

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    Bible Verses About Gratitude and Thankfulness

    Gratitude is easy when life is going well and strangely hard when it isn't — which is exactly when Scripture keeps pressing it on us. These bible verses about gratitude reveal a thankfulness that isn't tied to good circumstances but to a good God. Biblical gratitude turns out to be...

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    Elohim Meaning: God the Mighty Creator

    Open the Bible to its very first sentence and you meet God by a name already: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." That word for God is Elohim — and the Elohim meaning introduces him, fittingly, as the mighty Creator of everything that exists. It's the...

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    Defining Spiritual Growth Based On The Bible

    Among other concepts of the Christian religion, spiritual growth is considered to be very important. Many people define this concept through acquiring knowledge, going to the Church often, or taking part in various religious activities. Though all these aspects can be helpful, the Bible shows something deeper concerning the definition...

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    I Don’t Believe in Monsters

    Image generated via AI. Stephen liked to say he didn’t believe in monsters; he just made a living inventing them. But every night, long after his deadlines had passed and the house had settled into…

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  • Publicity and marketing for your business - Christian Personal Development

    These publicity and marketing for your business videos are the teachings of our Power Outreaches broadcast. This page will be updated anytime we have a new video. Please enjoy these video teachings and don’t forget to like comment and share with your friends. Related: Faith based business: 4 ways to multiply business resources Publicity […]

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