Forgiveness is one of the most challenging and sobering teachings Jesus gives us. These words can feel heavy, even frightening. The idea that unforgiveness could hinder our own forgiveness forces us to look honestly at our hearts. It reminds us that forgiveness is not optional in the life of a Christian; it is essential. So […]
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“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22–23 ESV Every morning is a gift from God, it is a fresh start and a new opportunity to make different choices. With each sunrise, God gently reminds us that
“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be
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“From the breath of God ice is made, And the expanse of the waters is frozen.” Job 37:10 NKJV As I walked outside this morning, the air was so cold I could see my breath. A quiet blanket of frost covered the land. I paused and looked closer at the flakes resting on the porch
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“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will
Last night, as I sat quietly meditating on the health struggles I’ve had for many years my heart felt heavy. Chronic migraines, stomach issues from celiac disease, and back pain from degenerative disc disease had worn me down. I felt tired, tired of hurting, tired of questioning, and tired of wondering if I was doing
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“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” — Colossians 3:2 (NIV) Clutter is something we often overlook, yet it quietly steals our focus. By definition, clutter is something crowded or untidy, but it doesn’t just live in our homes. It can creep into our schedules, our thoughts, and even our hearts. When
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“When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen.” — Isaiah 60:22 The other day, I took my dog Charlie for a walk, and I couldn’t help but stop and take in all of God’s beauty around me. The way the sun shined through the clouds, the fresh smell of mountain air,
“They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” — Isaiah 61:3 (NIV) I woke up this morning to see a blanket of frost covering every visible surface outside the windows. It was so thick it almost looked like snow, and without a second thought, I
Do you ever find yourself giving credit to the devil for something that came from God? For example… maybe you came into a little bit of extra money, a raise or a way to make some side money. You were so happy and thanked God because now you could finally afford something you’ve been wanting
