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4 Powerful Benefits of the Cross Every Christian Should Know

The benefits of the cross cannot be overstated. Through the cross, Jesus suffered God’s judgement for our sins. He purchased eternal life, provided healing and deliverance, restored our relationship with…

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  • Woman joyfully playing with fall leaves illustrate the blessing of God’s presence in life, Job’s story, and living a blessed life

    The Secret to a Blessed Life: Job’s Story Reveals God’s Presence is the Greatest Blessing

    October 8, 2025 /

    What does it truly mean to be blessed? In the book of Job, we discover that the secret to living a blessed life isn’t found in worldly success but in intimacy with God. When we seek His presence daily, our hearts…

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  • Woman whispering a short everyday prayer before starting her day

    Does God Care About Small Things? The Power of Short Everyday Prayers (A Devotional)

    August 19, 2025 /

    Does God care about small everyday prayers? Yes, He cares about even the smallest details of your life! In fact, the Bible shows us examples of small prayers that work. These prayers remind us that prayer is not only for big…

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  • Woman with raised hands and birds represents being set free from sin and Romans 6 devotional

    Set Free from Sin: How Jesus Empowers Us to Express Our Faith

    June 5, 2025 /

    Have you ever wondered what it really means to be set free from sin? In this devotional, we’ll explore how Jesus not only frees us from sin but also invites us to boldly live out our faith without fear or shame.

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  • Daughter sitting on father’s shoulders represents Father’s Day 2025 and the eternal Christian legacy of fathers

    An Eternal Christian Legacy: A Father’s Day 2025 Devotional

    May 29, 2025 /

    My grandfather passed away in July of 2024. He was a dignified man. Most members of the family called him “the general” because he often, bossily, gave advice to others.  He loved his family and raised his siblings after my great…

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  • Picture of mom and daughter represent a mother’s love and Mother’s Day 2025

    A Mother’s Love: Celebrating Mother’s Day 2025 with an Isaiah 49 Devotional

    April 30, 2025 /

    My mother loved me long before I was born. When an OBGYN told her that she would never have children, she was devastated. On her bus ride home, she cried hysterically, so overcome by grief that she didn’t notice the stares…

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  • Image of clothing line of cleaning cloths, gloves, and flowers represent a spiritual spring cleaning to refresh your faith and spring 2025 devotional

    Refresh Your Faith with a Spiritual Spring Cleaning: A Spring 2025 Devotional

    April 22, 2025 /

    Every spring in Louisiana, we have termite season. These little critters swarm around streetlights and infiltrate homes for about two to three weeks. After they’ve finished swarming, there’s the cleanup. No matter how neat and clean we are during the swarming…

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  • Image of uplifted hands represents faith in God’s promises and delayed blessings

    Faith in God’s Promises: A Devotional about Joshua and Caleb and Delayed Blessings

    March 12, 2025 /

    Have you ever felt like someone else’s decision cost you an opportunity? Maybe a boss overlooked you for a promotion, a teacher refused to write a recommendation, or a family member’s poor choices created setbacks in your life. When we suffer…

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  • Palm leaves and cross represents Israelites shouting Hosanna in Matthew 21:9–a verse mentioned in this devotional

    Shout Hosanna! Jesus Addresses Our Need for a Savior: A Matthew 21 Devotional

    February 18, 2025 /

    Have you ever had a circumstance where you were wrong about the source of your pain? This is something I know from experience. Last year, I had a pinched nerve behind my left shoulder blade. If I turned the wrong way,…

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  • Image of three nails and crown of thorns represent Jesus’s resurrection and Easter Sunday

    Jesus’s Resurrection Changed Everything: An Easter Devotional

    February 5, 2025 /

    Learning something new can be a jarring experience. This might sound silly, but it’s true. When you learn something new, it causes you to change your worldview, your thought process, and even your behavior. This kind of radical transformation can be…

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  • Cross planted near ocean represents being brought near through the blood of Christ

    Jesus Rescued His People Who’ve Gone Astray: An Ephesians 2 Devotional

    January 29, 2025 /

    There are few things more heartwarming than seeing a stray kitten find a home. Often times, a stray kitten is underfed, dirty, and abandoned. It’s squeaky mewling taking on a desperate tone as it wanders the street. Until it is found.…

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