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5 People in the Bible Whose Faith was Renewed 

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…

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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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  • 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 hand holding a sparkler illustrates Prayer for God’s Vision in 2025

    Start 2025 with Hope: A Prayer for God’s Vision for the New Year

    January 8, 2025 /

    Are you ready for 2025? As you ponder this question, you may find yourself reflecting on the events that shaped your life this past year. For many of us, 2024 was filled with a mixture of praiseworthy blessings and challenges that…

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  • Stormy sky image illustrates life being stormy or hard

    A Prayer to Choose Gratitude When Life is Hard

    December 9, 2024 /

    Just one thing. Have you ever thought that? If God would only fix this one thing, everything in my life would be perfect. I used to think this all the time. Yet, in the back of my mind, I knew that…

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  • Woman in woods staring off with soft smile illustrates being content

    Finding Contentment Through Prayer

    December 2, 2024 /

    Have you ever struggled with finding contentment through prayer. I know I have. In fact, I’ve found that there are two words that can make it extremely difficult for me to be content if I dwell on them. If only. Maybe…

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  • Woman outside on wintry day with scarf and gloves looking gloomy represent Christmas being hard or blue Christmas

    A Prayer for When Christmas is Hard

    November 18, 2024 /

    My family has gone through its share of hard Christmases. For example, in 2020, I received a call a few days before flying to visit family for the holidays. It was a stressful year. Not only was there a global pandemic…

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  • Picture of holiday place setting illustrates inviting Jesus into your Christmas season

    A Prayer to Invite Jesus into Your Christmas Season

    November 11, 2024 /

    Every year, there’s one thing that I’m sure I need more than anything else during the Christmas season—Jesus. All the decorations, gifts, and parties point to the eternal truth that there is a great celebration to come in heaven because of…

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    Please, God, Deliver Me and Restore My Purpose

    October 21, 2024 /

    Have you ever read the Bible and realized that what you thought about a Bible story was actually wrong? I had this realization years ago as I read about God parting the Red Sea for Moses and the Israelites in the…

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  • Woman praying near Bible illustrates submitting to God through prayer

    God, Please Help Me Submit to Your Purpose for My Life

    October 7, 2024 /

    Every single person has a purpose. Whether we choose to acknowledge it or not, God created each and every one of us uniquely, and He has a plan for our lives. According to Ephesians 2:10, “we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus…

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