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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…

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    Father, Help Me to Meet You in Authentic Prayer

    August 5, 2024 /

    Have you ever felt that there were things you couldn’t authentically pray before God? Maybe the things you wanted to say seemed selfish. Maybe it was because you were angry or cranky, and you felt ashamed because you thought those feelings…

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    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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    Pray without Ceasing! Why Daily Prayer Matters and 5 Simple Ways to Pray throughout the Day

    September 3, 2025 /

    In this article, you’ll discover practical ways to pray throughout the day—from starting a daily prayer routine, using simple breath prayers, praying during tasks, referring to Scripture, and recording prayer requests and answers. These daily prayer habits make prayer a natural…

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    5 Powerful Prayers for Morning and Night

    September 5, 2025 /

    One of the best ways to start our day is with prayer! When we begin our day with prayer, we invite God into our day, shift our perspective to an eternal one, and motivate ourselves to seek God throughout the day.…

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    7 Bible Prayers to Help You Walk Closer to God

    September 10, 2025 /

    Have you ever been at a loss for what to pray? Then take heart—you’re not alone. Below are seven prayer scriptures from the Bible that you can use as inspiration to pray over your own life. Also included are modern day…

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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