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4 Faith and Gratitude Habits to Help You Live Everyday with a Grateful Heart
Living with gratitude isn’t just a nice idea—it’s a Christian discipline that shapes how we see God, ourselves, and our circumstances. In this devotional, we’ll explore four faith and gratitude habits that help cultivate a heart of thanks. Each comes with…
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Freedom in Christ: Bible Study & Practical Guide to Living Free
Spiritual freedom is one of the most powerful gifts Jesus offers us through His life, death, and resurrection. In the gospels, we discover that, through Christ, we are set free from sin and death. This truth means that spiritual freedom—or freedom…
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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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Why Does God Make Us Wait? Two Biblical Reasons for Waiting on God and His Timing
Why does God make us wait? This is such a hard question, and we will never fully know all the answers. Often times, waiting is a frustrating experience. When we pray and see no immediate answer, we may wonder if God…
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Faith Over Feelings: 3 Truths to Help You Pursue God When You Don’t Feel Like It
One of the most frustrating challenges a Christian can face is learning to trust our faith over our feelings. This can be especially true during a difficult season when we feel distant from God. In those seasons, we may find ourselves…
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5 Signs You’re Spiritually Tired and How to Renew Your Faith
Has your fire for the Lord been snuffed out? Do you feel spiritually tired and drained in your faith walk? Perhaps you’ve found yourself spending less time with God, flirting with sin, and feeling distant from your loving savior. If that’s…
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God, Use Me to be a Blessing
One of my favorite books of the Bible is the book of Ruth. I love reading about two strong women of faith who were able to salvage their family legacy with God’s help. I also love reading about the way Ruth,…
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6 Bible Verses that Tell Us to Study God’s Word
There are many verses in the Bible that tell us to read and study the Bible. While the word Bible isn’t in the actual Bible, we can find verses that describe the Bible as God’s Word and tell us to read,…
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5 Inspiring Bible Stories about Waiting on God’s Promises
This month, we’ve been discussing waiting on God and trusting God’s promises. Below are five Bible stories about waiting on God. Each story illustrates the importance of faith and patience, trusting God’s timing, and how we can effectively wait on His…
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4 Ways God’s Waiting Season Strengthens Your Faith and Changes You
God often uses a waiting season to strengthen your faith. It builds trust, shapes character, teaches discipline, and—most importantly—deepens your relationship with Him. Even when waiting is difficult, God often allows it for your good. If you’re in a waiting season…
