Posts with the tag “truth”
Locked Doors Do Not Stop Jesus
by Ministry Support on January 22nd, 2026
“The doors were locked where the disciples were, but Jesus came and stood among them.” - John 20:19 Fear has a way of shrinking the world down to whatever room you can control. After loss or shock, safety starts to matter more than movement. Doors get locked, not just physically but internally. You keep conversations short. You limit expectations. You stay close to what feels familiar because grie... Read More
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God’s Resume Is Bigger Than Your Situation
by Ministry Support on January 8th, 2026
“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary.” - Isaiah 40:28 Fear usually shows up when the problem feels larger than your ability to handle it. Pressure narrows your focus. All you can see is what is right in front of you: the bill, the diagnosis, the tension, the uncertainty. In those moments, God... Read More
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You Can Make It Even with What You Come From
by Ministry Support on December 31st, 2025
“From his fullness we have all received grace upon grace.” - John 1:16 New Year’s Eve carries a strange blend of reflection and hope. People look back at where they came from and wonder what the next year might hold. For some, that reflection brings pride. For others, it brings a quiet ache. Not everyone comes from a steady home. Not everyone grew up with support, peace, or a clear example to foll... Read More
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You Are Not Disqualified Because of Your Family
by Ministry Support on December 28th, 2025
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” - Jeremiah 1:5 Family stories shape us, but they do not define the limits of what God can do through us. Some people grow up believing that their background disqualifies them. Maybe their home was chaotic. Maybe love was inconsistent. Maybe patterns of anger, addiction, or instability marked the environment. When those experiences settle in the heart, ... Read More
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Remembering the Purpose of the Relationship
by Ministry Support on December 24th, 2025
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” - 1 Peter 4:8 Christmas Eve has a way of slowing life down for a moment. Even if the season has been busy, tonight feels different. Lights glow a little softer. Families gather. Memories surface. In that stillness, something important becomes clearer than usual. Relationships matter. God places people in our lives f... Read More
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Stop Burying What Is Still Alive
by Ministry Support on December 9th, 2025
“Behold, you desire truth in the inward being.” - Psalm 51:6 There are certain feelings we try to bury because we do not want to deal with them. Hurt from something someone said. Fear from a moment that shook us. Regret from a choice we wish we could take back. Shame from something we never talk about. We tell ourselves that if we push those emotions deep enough, they will disappear. The truth is,... Read More
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Clarity Is Your Green Light
by Ministry Support on November 22nd, 2025
"If the Lord delights in us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us" – Numbers 14:8 Chaos doesn’t mean confusion. Just because everything around you feels uncertain does not mean you don’t know what to do. There are moments when God makes something so clear to your heart that you don’t need to pray about it anymore. You don’t need to wait for more confirmation. You don’t need to check h... Read More
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Never Canceled
by Ministry Support on September 28th, 2025
“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” – Romans 11:29 If God has placed a calling on your life, no one else gets the final say about whether or not you can walk in it. People may try to slow you down. They may question your qualifications, criticize your approach, or even bring up your past to discredit you. But the truth is, they don’t have the authority to cancel what God has al... Read More
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A Firm Foundation for Your Worth
by Ministry Support on September 20th, 2025
“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?’” – Hebrews 13:6 When you let other people’s opinions dictate how you see yourself, you will never stand on solid ground. The pressure to keep up, impress, or match what someone else is doing will have you constantly shifting, adjusting, and second-guessing who God made you to be. I remember t... Read More
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Let Your Yes Be Yes
by Ministry Support on September 7th, 2025
"Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil." – Matthew 5:37 In a world full of empty promises, God calls His people to be different. Words are not meant to be tossed around carelessly. They carry weight, and when we speak, we are accountable for what we say. Being a person who keeps their word is not just about good manners; it is about integrity. When you t... Read More
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Don’t Wait to Be Understood
by Ministry Support on August 20th, 2025
“Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” – Galatians 1:10 There’s a strange pattern we tend to fall into. We ignore or reject voices in the moment only to celebrate them after they’re gone. We dismiss truth when it feels inconvenient, but honor it in hindsight when it no longer challen... Read More
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Seeing It Clearly Now
by Ministry Support on August 1st, 2025
“The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” – Psalm 119:130 There are moments in life when we think the problem is everything around us, when in reality, the issue is how we are seeing it. We blame the lighting, the situation, the people, or the environment. But eventually, we come to realize that what we really need is a shift in vision. It happens spiritual... Read More
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Let the Word Speak for Itself
by Ministry Support on July 11th, 2025
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness." – 2 Timothy 3:16 One of the most dangerous things we can do with the Bible is twist it to say what we want it to say. We all have a tendency to do it. We come to the Word looking for permission instead of direction. We flip through verses, hoping to back up what we al... Read More
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Freedom Starts with Truth
by Ministry Support on July 9th, 2025
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." – John 10:10 There are a lot of people who carry deep guilt when it comes to the Bible. Somewhere along the way, they were taught that Scripture is mostly about punishment, correction, and exposing what’s wrong with them. So when they hear truth, they brace themselves for judgment. They exp... Read More
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You’re Not the Wrong Person
by Ministry Support on June 24th, 2025
"But Moses said to God, Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt? He said, But I will be with you." - Exodus 3:11-12 When God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses didn’t jump up and say yes with confidence. He hesitated. He doubted. He asked, “Who am I?” That one question reveals how small and unqualified he felt. After all, Moses wasn’t... Read More
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Time for a New Playbook
by Ministry Support on June 21st, 2025
"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 Most people thought the Eagles were done. A few years ago, they were a joke in their division, just barely hanging on to a winning record and miles away from looking like a contender. The team was stuck, spinning its wheels, with no clear direction and no ... Read More
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Do Not Pick and Choose
by Ministry Support on June 6th, 2025
"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." - James 1:22 One of the easiest traps to fall into when reading Scripture is selective application. It happens when we take the parts we like or that fit our views and ignore the rest. But when we do that, we miss the heart of God’s message and risk hurting others along the way. In Matthew 5, Jesus makes it clear that He did n... Read More
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Stay Open to What God Wants to Show You
by Ministry Support on June 5th, 2025
"Behold, I am doing a new thing. Now it springs forth. Do you not perceive it?" - Isaiah 43:19 One of the most important things you can do in your walk with God is stay open to what He wants to show you. When Jesus spoke to the people in Matthew 5, they thought they already knew everything about God. They were certain they had the commandments figured out. But Jesus showed them there was more. He ... Read More
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Let the Text Speak
by Ministry Support on June 4th, 2025
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." - Psalm 119:105 One of the greatest gifts God has given us is His Word. But that gift can easily be misused when we approach Scripture with our own assumptions instead of letting the text speak for itself. It is tempting to read modern issues and debates into ancient words. We take a verse like John 14:6, where Jesus says, “I am the way, the... Read More
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Let Scripture Shape You, Not Just Confirm You
by Ministry Support on June 3rd, 2025
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness." - 2 Timothy 3:16 One of the most valuable truths we can grasp as followers of Jesus is this: the Bible is meant to shape us, not just confirm what we already think. In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul addresses the issue of women covering their heads during worship. Over time, ... Read More
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Context Matters
by Ministry Support on June 2nd, 2025
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them." - Matthew 5:17 One of the most important keys to understanding the Bible is remembering that context matters. Without it, we can misunderstand or even misuse what God is trying to teach us. In Matthew 5, Jesus says several times, “You have heard it said, but I say to you.” At fi... Read More
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Overcome Discouragement
by Ministry Support on April 26th, 2025
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." - Deuteronomy 31:6 Rebuilding is never easy. It takes courage, determination, and faith. And any time you try to rise up and take back what was lost, there will always be opposition. For the people of God in Nehemiah’s time, that opposition came f... Read More
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Excited About the Word
by Ministry Support on April 23rd, 2025
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." - Psalm 119:105 There are many things people look for in a church. Some are drawn to the music, the atmosphere, or the programs. Others look for impressive buildings, stage productions, or well-known leaders. But the foundation of a strong, thriving church is not in any of those things. It is in the Word of God. When people are truly hungry ... Read More
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The Purpose of the Valley
by Delman Coates on March 14th, 2025
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." - Psalm 23:1-4 We all love the mountaintop moments in life. The seasons when everything is going r... Read More
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Strength in Community
by Delman Coates on March 12th, 2025
"I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’" - Psalm 122:1 You were never meant to walk through life alone. The struggles you face, the challenges you endure, and the chaos you navigate are not meant to be handled in isolation. That is why God designed you for community. The psalmist understood this truth. Worship was not just an individual act. It was a collective jour... Read More
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Facing Trauma with Truth
by Delman Coates on February 5th, 2025
"The truth will set you free." - John 8:32 If you have been following along with us the last few days, I know you might be thinking, “It’s easy to say I should bury my trauma, but you don’t know what I’ve been through. You don’t know the pain, the betrayal, or the scars I carry.” And you’re right, I don’t know. But what I do know is this: burying your trauma doesn’t mean ignoring it or pretending ... Read More
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Grounded in Faith
by Delman Coates on January 21st, 2025
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful." - Hebrews 10:23 As we wait for God to fulfill His promises, one of the most crucial things we can do is remain grounded in faith. It’s easy to lose heart as time passes, and the waiting becomes long. We may begin to wonder if God will actually do what He has said. But this is where our faith must be ro... Read More
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Leaving Different
by Ministry Support on December 21st, 2024
"And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way." - Matthew 2:11-12 When the wise men finally found Jesus, they were overwhelmed. Their long journey, ... Read More
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Tell the Truth About Where You Are
by Delman Coates 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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Don’t Take It Personal
by Delman Coates on October 21st, 2024
“To them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you.” - Galatians 2:5 It’s easy to get caught up in other people’s drama, isn’t it? When someone’s baggage, bad attitude, or harsh words come your way, you may feel like it’s a direct attack on you. But Paul’s response in Galatians 2:5 offers a valuable lesson. When those who oppose... Read More
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Sealed With Authenticity
by Delman Coates on August 24th, 2024
"In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit." - Ephesians 1:13 In the ancient world, a seal on a document was more than just a mark; it was a symbol of authenticity and authority. When a letter or decree had the seal of a king or a ruler, it carried the weight of that authority, ensuring that its... Read More
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Power Available to You
by Delman Coates on August 20th, 2024
"...and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places." - Ephesians 1:19-20 In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul emphasizes the immeasurable greatness of the power available to believers. This power, he explains, is... Read More
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The Power of Seeking God's Presence
by Delman Coates on June 25th, 2024
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - Matthew 6:33 In the midst of our busy lives, the noise of our daily responsibilities and distractions can make it easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Yet, at the heart of Jesus' teachings lies a timeless principle: seek first the kingdom of God. But what does it truly mean to seek God's... Read More
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Walking in Good Health
by Delman Coates on June 4th, 2024
"The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it." - 3 John 1:1-3 In the short but profound letter of 3 John, there is a... Read More
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Illuminating God's Desire
by Delman Coates on May 14th, 2024
"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house." - Matthew 5:14-15 In the midst of darkness, Jesus declared an important truth to His followers: they were the light of the world. This imagery of light holds deep significance, illustrati... Read More
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Miraculous Light
by Delman Coates on May 13th, 2024
"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" - John 8:12 In Scripture, light emerges as a powerful metaphor, symbolizing knowledge, love, and goodness amidst darkness. From the creation narrative in Genesis to the teachings of Jesus, light has been a recurring theme, signifying the... Read More
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Living as the Salt of the Earth
by Delman Coates on May 3rd, 2024
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot." - Matthew 5:13 Have you ever wondered why Jesus referred to His followers as the "salt of the earth"? This seemingly simple metaphor carries profound significance when we understand the multifaceted nature of salt... Read More
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Keep Moving Forward in Faith
by Delman Coates on April 30th, 2024
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." - Isaiah 43:18-19 As we reflect on the lessons from King David's life and the principles of navigating grief and loss, it's essential to recognize that action is required on our part. It's not enough to mer... Read More
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Embracing God's Dreams for Us
by Delman Coates on April 9th, 2024
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 Have you ever felt a stirring in your heart, a longing for something more, a dream that seems to whisper to your soul? Perhaps you've hesitated to pursue it, questioning whether it's truly from God or just your own desire. But what if I told ... Read More
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The Power in His Precious Blood
by Delman Coates on February 28th, 2024
"How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" - Hebrews 9:14 The sacrificial system of the Old Testament, with its offerings of animals and rituals, pointed towards a divine truth—only the blood would serve as the ultimate payment for si... Read More
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