The Power of Connection
on November 23rd, 2024
"And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death." - Revelation 12:11 When you’re connected to a supportive community—be it friends, family, a coach, a therapist, a pastor, or fellow believers—something remarkable happens. You find renewed hope, energy, and inspiration in ways you never anticipated. In thes... Read More
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Find People That Nurture Your Joy
on November 22nd, 2024
"For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." - Romans 12:4-5 In Nehemiah 8, a striking theme emerges: the emphasis on community. The phrase “all the people” appears repeatedly in the first twelve verses, highlighting the unity of the Israelites as they gather at ... Read More
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Find Places That Nourish Your Joy
on November 21st, 2024
"For the joy of the Lord is your strength." - Nehemiah 8:10 When you read about the Israelites’ return to Jerusalem, it's important to notice where they positioned themselves. In Nehemiah 8:1-3, they gathered by the Water Gate, a detail that isn't merely incidental. This gate held significance because it was near the temple, where water was piped in for the sacred rituals of worship. Old Testam... Read More
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Choose Joy
on November 20th, 2024
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice." - Philippians 4:4 Life doesn’t always deliver favorable circumstances. Sometimes, you find yourself in moments of grief, sorrow, or uncertainty. It’s in these times that the Bible challenges us to do something that feels impossible: choose joy. Nehemiah, Ezra, and the priests told the people of Israel, who had returned from exile, to choo... Read More
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Choosing Joy in the Ashes
on November 19th, 2024
"Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” - Nehemiah 8:10 Max Lucado once shared a story about teaching his son to ride a bike. As his son zoomed down a hill, out of control, Max yelled, “Hit the brake, son; hit the br... Read More
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Joy That Lasts
on November 18th, 2024
"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds." - James 1:2 Joy is often defined as a feeling of great pleasure, happiness, or excitement. But if you think joy is the same as happiness, you’re missing something crucial. Happiness is tied to what’s happening around you—when things are going well, the bills are paid, your relationships are thriving, or your health is strong... Read More
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Give Up the Remote
on November 17th, 2024
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." - Proverbs 4:23 I was recently talking to a friend who was struggling through some painful relationship issues. After he finished sharing, I gave him a simple piece of advice: “Give them the remote.” Confused, he asked, “What do you mean?” I explained that much of the stress he was experiencing was because he insisted o... Read More
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Welcome Your Emotions
on November 16th, 2024
"A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance." - Ecclesiastes 3:4 For a long time, society has taught us to see emotions as a weakness. As children, we were told to stop crying or to “fix your face.” As adults, we're told to “toughen up” or “never let them see you sweat.” These messages make us feel like emotions are something to be ashamed of. But the truth is, em... Read More
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Noticing Your Emotions
on November 15th, 2024
"But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." — Galatians 5:16 Have you ever noticed when your emotions are triggered in certain situations? It’s like an alarm going off inside you, alerting you that something is happening beneath the surface. In The Emotionally Healthy Church, Peter Scazzero says, “Ignoring our emotions is turning our backs on reality.” Em... Read More
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Check Under the Hood
on November 14th, 2024
"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!" - Psalm 139:23 When your car’s engine light comes on, it’s an indicator that something needs attention under the hood. The same thing happens in life. When emotions like anger, sadness, or resentment flare up, they’re signals that something is going on beneath the surface. The question is, do you have the courage to look under ... Read More
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Take Inventory of Where You Are Emotionally
on November 13th, 2024
"Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves." - 2 Corinthians 13:5 If you’ve ever started a fitness program, you know that the first thing the trainer does is take measurements, weigh you, and ask what your goals are. It’s all part of creating a baseline, a way to assess where you are so you can figure out how to improve. In the same way, we need to take an emotio... Read More
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Managing What's Inside
on November 12th, 2024
"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." - Proverbs 4:23 Have you ever seen the movie Inside Out? It’s a story about a young girl named Riley, whose emotions struggle to adjust after her family moves across the country. The film shows us how Riley deals with leaving her old friends behind, making new ones, and navigating the challenges of growing up. But what ... Read More
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Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster
on November 11th, 2024
"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." - James 1:2-3 One of the most vivid memories from my childhood is the first time I rode a rollercoaster. I was just 10 years old at Kings Dominion in Virginia, and I’ll never forget how my Uncle Steve tricked me into getting on the ride. I didn’t realize I ... Read More
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Eliminate What’s Not Working
on November 10th, 2024
"And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure.’” - Luke 13:8 I want to spend one last day looking at the parable of the barren fig tree. What I want you to see is that the gardener recognized that the tree’s lack of productivity wasn’t due to the tree itself but rather the soil it was planted in. By digging around the tree and removing obstacles... Read More
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Your Opportunity Is for a Season
on November 9th, 2024
"And if it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.” - Luke 13:9 As we continue to look at the parable of the barren fig tree, I want to talk about something important. See, the gardener saw potential in the tree and pleaded for more time to cultivate it. But there is something you can’t miss here: the extra time wasn’t indefinite. He asked for one more year, just... Read More
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You Have Another Chance
on November 8th, 2024
"And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’" - Luke 13:8-9 In the parable of the barren fig tree, the landowner was ready to cut it down after years of no fruit. It looked like the tree’s story was over. But the gardener steps in and asks for another chan... Read More
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Your Past Does Not Disqualify You
on November 7th, 2024
"And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’" - Luke 13:8-9 There is a parable of an unfruitful fig tree in which the property owner sees that the tree has failed to bear fruit for years. He decides that the tree is no longer worth keeping and plans to cu... Read More
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Tell the Truth About Where You Are
on November 6th, 2024
"And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’" - Luke 13:7 In the parable of the unproductive fig tree, Jesus paints a picture of a tree that’s been planted but isn’t producing any fruit. After three years of waiting, the landowner finally comes to terms with the fact that t... Read More
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