When my life seems hopeless and depressing, I long for the day when Jesus will make all things right. When life is heavy and painful, I can’t wait to be with Him. But there is powerful hope and joy in remaining grateful for God’s blessings even in the midst of…
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Influence and fame—is it the mark of God on a leader? It could be. Fame and influence do have their place and it is a huge part of spreading the Gospel. Luke 4:37 says, “And the fame of went out into every place of the country round about” (KIV). We…
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Essential oils have been an integral part of the daily lives of people for thousands of years. At least 33 specific essential oils and aromatic oil-producing plants are mentioned in the Bible, and the word “incense” is mentioned 68 times in Scripture. Psalm 45:7-8, Proverbs 27:9, Isaiah 61:3 and Hebrews…
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While many people are making New Year’s resolutions, I’m praying for a supernatural recognition of who believers are in Christ. We are kingdom people—no longer orphans, but sons and daughters of almighty God and members of the family of faith. Together, Christians are the body of Christ – blood-bought, born-again…
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O holy night! The stars are brightly shining One night, set apart by the Creator Himself, witnessed the culmination of centuries of prophesy, preparation, and promise. The heavens aligned to show the way for heaven to come to earth. All of creation swelled with the hope of redemption. It is…
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I see the bright lights on the Christmas trees all around me. I hear the sounds of traditional Christmas music as I shop for the perfect little gifts to give the ones I love. 'Tis the season to be jolly, they say. To be happy and cheerful. I know many…
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9) We know what it’s like to be afraid when we are standing at the foot of a mountain we…
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“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.” -Nahum 1:7 August 2005 My family and I were in church, sitting next to a group of people I didn’t recognize. They had just moved to Charlotte after Hurricane Katrina had wreaked havoc in New Orleans, including destroying their home…
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Right now many Americans are hurting. Though most of us have what we need, millions of others are either without work or have jobs but are still struggling to make ends meet and provide for their families. Even as we thank God for His blessings our hearts break for those…
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Much has been written and discussed about the “red wave” that never was. In the last two years, we have witnessed an increase in fentanyl deaths, enriched and empowered human trafficking cartels at our southern border, heard calls for unlimited abortions up until birth (and perhaps beyond), witnessed the sexualization…
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