Philippians 4:8 (NLT) — “Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of… Continue Reading What Are You Practicing?
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Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT) — “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s… Continue Reading The Gift of Asking
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“It doesn’t matter whether we have been circumcised or not. What counts is whether we have been transformed into a new creation.”—Galatians 6:15 NLT So much of life can feel… Continue Reading What Really Matters
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A Christian who knew author Richard Foster once asked him after completing a spiritual formation course, “What is the next study? What do I read now?” Foster responded, “What now?… Continue Reading Now You Live It
“We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us…” – 2 Corinthians 6:8 (NLT) Someone once said, “An eye for an eye… Continue Reading When Love Is Stronger Than Payback
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“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” — Psalm 77:11 Memorial Day is more than a long weekend or the… Continue Reading Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future
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“I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me!” (Psalm 119:8, NLT) At some point, we have all felt like the psalmist—aware of our failures, struggling with weakness,… Continue Reading God Doesn’t Give Up on You
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I have been reading Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade. It can be a tough old book to wade through, but one truth keeps standing out: see each… Continue Reading The Sacrament of the Present Moment
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There are seasons when God feels near, when His voice seems clear, and when our prayers feel alive. But there are also times when He seems quiet, when the joy… Continue Reading When God Seems Silent
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John Newton’s life is a powerful picture of redemption. Once deeply involved in the slave trade, Newton was a man hardened by sin and self-interest. But God’s mercy reached him,… Continue Reading By the Grace of God
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William Temple, a former Archbishop of Canterbury, understood the impact our view of God has on our faith. Pastor Trevor Hudson paraphrased him, saying, “If your image of God is… Continue Reading A Right View of God
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“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” – James 1:19We live in a world that loves to talk. Opinions are shared instantly, debates… Continue Reading The Gift of Listening
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