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Dear God, Help Me Build a Resilient Faith

We may never know why God allows us to go through trials. God may never reveal to us His purpose in allowing us to experience the difficulties we’ve had to…

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  • Open Bible with coffee by a window, symbolizes daily effective prayer, prayer life, and prayer habits.

    The Power of Daily Effective Prayer (A Bible Study)

    September 17, 2025 /

    Prayer is one of the most meaningful ways we can draw close to our Heavenly Father. By intentionally weaving small daily effective prayer habits into our daily routines, we create space for ongoing conversations with God. Over time, these simple practices…

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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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  • Women supporting each other in prayer represent christian service, serving others, and our freedom in Christ to serve

    Free for Christian Service! How Freedom in Christ Empowers Us to Serve (Galatians 5)

    June 24, 2025 /

    We have been set free by Jesus! Free from sin and death. Free from our past. And free from shame and guilt. We now also have the opportunity to become God’s children and honor Him by living righteously. But did you…

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  • Image of cross equal sign and heart illustrate Jesus’s love and sacrifice on the cross

    The Extravagant Love of Jesus: An Isaiah 53 Devotional

    January 20, 2025 /

    I was getting ready to leave work when I burst into tears. I’d lost one of my pearl earrings—a precious gift. I tried retracing my steps through the restaurant kitchen but it left me empty handed. My brother, who also worked…

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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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  • Image of a woman with arms lifted in prayer represents finding spiritual freedom in Christ, gospel passages about spiritual freedom, and what Jesus says about spiritual freedom and how we can experience it

    What Jesus Says about Spiritual Freedom: 4 Gospel Passages that Will Set You Free!

    August 7, 2025 /

    Jesus teaches that true spiritual freedom—freedom from sin, shame, and spiritual bondage—comes from knowing Him and obeying His Word. In this blogpost, we’ll explore four scriptures where Jesus reveals the meaning of spiritual freedom and how to experience it.

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  • Image of open Bible outside—Bible verses about freedom, freedom in the Bible, and spiritual liberty

    15 Bible Verses about Freedom: Discovering Spiritual Freedom and Liberty through the Scriptures

    June 10, 2025 /

    This post shares 15 Bible verses—seven from the Old Testament and eight from the New—highlighting both physical and spiritual freedom. While the Old Testament includes themes of rescue and deliverance (e.g., Psalm 119, Isaiah 61), the New Testament emphasizes freedom from…

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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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  • 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 cross represents bible verses about Easter Sunday or Good Friday

    5 Powerful Bible Verses to Read on Easter Sunday or Good Friday

    March 10, 2025 /

    Easter is a time to remember Jesus’s sacrifice for us. It’s a beautiful celebration of God’s love, power, and life altering grace and mercy. It’s also a time to share the truth of the gospel with family and friends. Are you…

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