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God Calls Us to Embrace Him and Refresh Our Souls: A Bible Study
Are you struggling with feeling distant from God? Does your faith feel stale? If that’s you, be encouraged! God, who is rich in grace and mercy, calls us to embrace Him, let go of sin, and refresh our souls by pursuing…
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A Mother’s Love: Celebrating Mother’s Day 2025 with an Isaiah 49 Devotional
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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8 Articles to Celebrate Easter in 2025
Easter is the time to celebrate Jesus’s extraordinary love for us. Despite His godly nature, He humbled Himself to live among us, died on the cross, and rose from the grave for our eternal salvation. Below, you’ll find Shining Ever Brighter’s…
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An Eternal Christian Legacy: A Father’s Day 2025 Devotional
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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God, Please Bless Our Journey of Faith
Dear Father, we ask you to bless our journey of faith. We love you and desire to honor you. We know you have a good plan for us. Your word says “the path of the righteous is like the morning sun,…
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The Foxes that Ruin Our Relationship with God
My cat Tinten loves catnip. As a special treat, I thought it would be a good idea to buy a catnip plant from my local pet store. Big mistake! No matter where I put it—my kitchen window sill, behind the blinds…
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Please Jesus, Give Us a Heart for You
Dear Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice on the cross. We praise you and thank you for our salvation, healing, and deliverance. Please give us a heart to pursue you, Jesus. We want to grow closer to you, Lord. We need…
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Dear Father, I Need You to Guide My Walk of Faith
Dear Father, guide me as I walk this life of faith. Help me to love your Word and treasure your instruction. Give me a thirst for Biblical truth and a desire to behave righteously. Joshua 24:15 says “as for me and…
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Father, Help Me to Find Peace & Joy in Your Truth
Have you ever felt a sense of peace and joy while reading the Bible because God revealed a truth that spoke directly to the circumstances in your life? I recently had one of those “God” moments. t to remind me of…
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God, Help Me to Find Freedom by the Power of Your Word
Are you feeling stuck in life? I’ve been there, too. This week, God spoke to me through His word. He encouraged me by reminding me that in His word is the truth and wisdom we need for life. God’s word is…
