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Our Greatest Treasures: Encounters with God

There’s something about rediscovering my favorite Christmas ornaments that threatens to turn me into a sentimental pile of mush. Among my ornaments, I have several favorites. A beautiful glittery angel,…

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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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  • Image of Bible and fall leaves remind readers to reset their faith this fall with Christian resources

    10 Articles to Reset Your Faith This Fall

    August 13, 2025 /

    After the slower pace of summer, the fall season is the perfect time to reset your faith routine and draw closer to God. If you’re looking for some inspiration to help you get started, take a look below! You’ll find 10…

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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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  • 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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    5 People in the Bible Whose Faith was Renewed 

    May 22, 2025 /

    Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? You’re not alone. In fact, the Bible is filled with people who also faced challenging circumstances that tested their faith. Their stories remind us, however, that our faith can be renewed through God’s love…

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  • Joyful woman enjoying outdoors represents renewing your faith and refreshing your soul when feeling distant from God

    God Calls Us to Embrace Him and Refresh Our Souls: A Bible Study

    May 20, 2025 /

    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

    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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