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4 Powerful Benefits of the Cross Every Christian Should Know
The benefits of the cross cannot be overstated. Through the cross, Jesus suffered God’s judgement for our sins. He purchased eternal life, provided healing and deliverance, restored our relationship with the Father, and allowed us to experience God’s grace. Jesus provided…
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Shout Hosanna! Jesus Addresses Our Need for a Savior: A Matthew 21 Devotional
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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Jesus Rescued His People Who’ve Gone Astray: An Ephesians 2 Devotional
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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5 Biblical Truths to Remember When You Feel Unloved
Feeling unloved is a difficult and painful part of the human experience. Most of us will struggle with feelings of rejection, abandonment, and loneliness at least once in our lives. Despite this, we can take heart in the biblical truth that…
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How Can I Receive God’s Love? 3 Tips for Embracing God’s Unconditional Love for Us
We know God loves us in our minds, but have we actually accepted and received His love in our hearts? God revealed His love for us through His word, Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, and His presence in our daily lives.
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21 Scripture Verses about God’s Love
Scripture verses in both the Old and New Testament reveal God’s love for His people—His love for you and me. If you need a few scripture verses about God’s love for your personal quiet time, please take a look at the…
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The Extravagant Love of Jesus: An Isaiah 53 Devotional
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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How Do You Know God Loves You? 3 Powerful Truths to Remember
Have you ever wondered if God loves you? The answer is yes! God loves you more than you could ever imagine. How do I know? I know that God loves you because Jesus died on the cross for you, He said…
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7 Articles to Grow Your Faith in 2025
It’s 2025 and there’s no better way to start the new year than with God. In this blogpost, I’ll provide Shining Ever Brighter’s top seven blogpost to help you grow in your faith, boldly pursue God, and get the wisdom you…
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2 Roadblocks to Contentment in Christ (And How to Overcome Them)
Contentment is a tricky word for Christians. We know that we’re called to be content but finding contentment isn’t always easy, especially when things aren’t perfect in our lives. In fact, through my faith walk, I’ve found that there are two…
