Keep Growing Through While You’re Going Through
on October 11th, 2024
"Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their produce. Take wives and have sons and daughters... But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare."- Jeremiah 29:5-7 When you’re in a tough season, it can feel like life is on hold. You might feel stuck, unable to move forward because o... Read More
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Seeing Beyond the Natural
on October 10th, 2024
"The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way."- Psalm 37:23 When life throws you a curveball, it’s easy to get caught up in blaming the circumstances or the people involved. We tend to focus on the natural things that happen to us — the job loss, the broken relationship, the financial struggle. We quickly assign blame. But what if, instead of looking at the surfac... Read More
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Shifting Perspective
on October 9th, 2024
"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth."- Colossians 3:2 The people of Israel, during their captivity in Babylon, spent 50 years focused on the devastation caused by King Nebuchadnezzar. He was the leader who invaded their homeland, destroyed Jerusalem, and took them into exile. For years, their minds were set on the pain and suffering they endured at the han... Read More
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Reframing the Waiting
on October 8th, 2024
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11 Waiting is never easy. When you’re stuck in a situation that feels beyond your control, it’s easy to grow weary, frustrated, and even discouraged. That’s exactly what was happening to God’s people in the time of Jeremiah. After the Babylonian army tore ... Read More
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When God Puts You on Hold
on October 7th, 2024
"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" - Psalm 27:14 Is there anything more frustrating than being put on hold? Whether you’re dealing with a customer service agent or trying to get through to a bank teller, those words—"please hold"—can get under your skin. You’re looking for a solution, and the last thing you need is for someone to pause your plans... Read More
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Normalizing the Conversation
on October 6th, 2024
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." - 2 Timothy 1:7 Sex is not dirty or demonic. It’s a gift from God, designed to be part of the beautiful, sacred, and holy experience of being human. Yet, the discomfort many of us feel around this topic has led to a culture where sex is often discussed only in hushed tones or hidden in less-than-ideal places. It’s ti... Read More
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Reclaiming a Healthy View of Sex
on October 5th, 2024
"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."- John 8:36 We can criticize and protest the way certain music and media portray sex and sexuality, but if we don’t provide a safe space for honest conversations about these topics, we’re setting future generations up for confusion and struggle. It’s crucial to create environments where people, especially young people, can talk openly about ... Read More
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Creating Healthy Spaces for Sexuality
on October 4th, 2024
"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." — John 8:32 When we can’t discuss or explore our sexuality in healthy, open ways, it often leads to unhealthy explorations. This lack of open dialogue can cause misunderstanding, confusion, and even trauma. Imagine trying to navigate something as significant as your sexuality without any guidance, surrounded by silence and shame. Whe... Read More
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Breaking the Double Standard
on October 3rd, 2024
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." - Galatians 3:28 One of the most troubling aspects of how we approach sex in the church and society is the double standard between men and women. Historically, sexual purity codes were never really about morality or sin; they were about economics. Thousands of ye... Read More
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Let’s Remove the Stigma Around Sex
on October 2nd, 2024
"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." - Galatians 5:1 The church has long struggled with how to approach the topic of sex, often treating it like something shameful or dangerous. There's a history of seeing sexual desire as an enemy of spiritual growth, something that should be controlled, repressed, or even feared. For many, th... Read More
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Speak Clearly
on October 1st, 2024
"Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil." - Matthew 5:37 There was a young Christian couple in their twenties that took a trip to Amsterdam, excited to explore a new city. When they checked into their hotel, they asked an elderly couple for recommendations on things to do. The older couple shared some great ideas—the canal cruise, the Van Gogh Museum, a... Read More
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The Joy of Giving
on September 30th, 2024
"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7 When you think about giving, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it a sense of duty, an obligation, or perhaps even reluctance? Too often, giving is seen as a burdensome task, something you do because you have to, not because you want to. But the... Read More
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Giving Is About Gratitude
on September 29th, 2024
“And He said, ‘Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.’” - Luke 21:3 In today’s world, being a widow doesn’t carry the same weight it did in the time of Jesus. Women now have rights, opportunities, and the ability to provide for themselves. But in the context of this passage, widows were some of the most vulnerable members of society, often denied access to resource... Read More
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Embracing Your Struggle with Faith
on September 28th, 2024
“Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them, for they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.” - Luke 21:3-4 The last couple of days, we have looked at a passage in scripture that depicts wealthy individuals parading their substantial donations in the synagogue, their gifts clinking and clattering in the offeri... Read More
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The Heart of Giving
on September 27th, 2024
“He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury; and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins.” - Luke 21:1-2 There was a time when giving was a public affair, without the anonymity of paper currency or online transactions. Back then, offerings were visible, and the sound of coins in a wooden plate revealed the giver’s generosity. It was an era where who gave and h... Read More
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Generosity Beyond Limits
on September 26th, 2024
“And he looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw a poor widow putting in two small copper coins. And he said, ‘Truly I tell you that this poor widow has put in more than all of them.’” - Luke 21:1-3 In our everyday lives, we might often hear the phrase "living on a fixed income," which generally describes those who are retired or otherwise on a tight budget. ... Read More
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Appreciating the Blessings We’ve Been Given
on September 25th, 2024
"Thus the sin of the young men was very great in the sight of the LORD, for they treated the offerings of the LORD with contempt." - 1 Samuel 2:17 Have you ever noticed how easy it can be to take things for granted? It’s almost a natural tendency to overlook the blessings we have when they become a part of our everyday lives. Hofni and Phineas, the sons of Eli, exemplify this very attitude. They... Read More
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A Lesson in Love
on September 24th, 2024
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” - Philippians 2:4 When I was young, I strongly disliked bananas. One day, my mother made banana pudding with vanilla wafers, a treat that everyone seemed to love. As my sister and her friends eagerly dug into the dessert, I was less than thrilled. I just couldn’t stand the taste of bananas. But to my surpr... Read More
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