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Striving for Peace and Holiness

"Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord" (Heb 12:14).

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Choose Your Yoke

"Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in...

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When the Stock Runs Dry

“When the water in the skin was gone, she put the child under one of the bushes. … ‘Let me not look on the death of the child.’ And as she sat...

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Awakening to God’s Presence

“O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch” (Psa 5:3).

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The Delightful Word

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight...

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Walking Tall

"But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires" (Rom 13:14).

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Being Still

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Psa 46:10).

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The Curse of Pride

"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall" (Prov 16:18).

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Loving in Deed and Truth

"Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth" (1 John 3:18).

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Holy Spirit Emboldens Us

“God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (2 Tim 1:7)

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Eating with Sensitivity and Grace

"Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for anyone to make another stumble by what he...

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Confident in the Lord

“My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth” (Psa 121:2, see also Psa 124:8).

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Seasoned Speech, Sacred Witness

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person” (Col 4:6).

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Emptying to Replenish

“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered” (Prov 11:25).

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Sleep Tight!

“O LORD, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvellous for me” (Psa...

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Being God-centred than Self-centred

“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek...

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Fling Your Backpacks over to the Lord

“Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved” (Psa 55:22).

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Peace in a Troubled World

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world”...

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Shield of Faith

“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one” (Eph 6:16).

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Unchanging God Keeps Us Going

"For I the LORD do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed" (Mal 3:6).

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When Tears Become Prayer

“In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he...

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Inexhaustible Power Pack

"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; his...

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Keeping Calm in the Storm

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Phil 4:7).

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Faith: The Rajput of the Soul

“But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls” (Heb 10:39).

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The Faithful One

“But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one” (2 Thess 3:3).

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No Giver Is a Loser

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:19).

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Not the Why, But Who Matters in Suffering

“Is not your fear of God your confidence, and the integrity of your ways your hope?” (Job 4:6).

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Wait!

“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!” (Psa 27:14).

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The Eternal God in Our Fleeting Days

“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God” (Psa 90:2).

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Abiding in His Presence: Then and Now

“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually” (1 Chron 16:11).

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Hallowed Be Thy Name

"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9).

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Being Hospitable

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares” (Heb 13:2).

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Immovable Love and Peace of the Father God

“For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be...

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Our Father in Heaven

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9)

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From Sheepfold to Banquet Hall

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows” (Psa 23:5).

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Breaking Barriers, Finding Grace

“A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, ‘Give me a drink’” (John 4:7).

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How Faith Transforms Adversity

“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been...

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Creation’s Silent Sermon

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork” (Psa 19:1).

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Good News Without Borders

“But the voice answered a second time from heaven, ‘What God has made clean, do not call common’” (Acts 10:15).

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Love Beyond Hatred

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his...

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When Strength Fails, Grace Prevails

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my...

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When Fear Clouds the Promise

“Do not rebel against the LORD, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have no protection, but the...

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Grace Under Fire

“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for...

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Empty Words or Intimate Prayer?

“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words” (Matthew 6:7).

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Blessedness of Persecution

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 5:10).

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Children of God, Makers of Peace

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matt 5:9).

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Life Beyond the Ruins

“And he said to me, ‘Son of man, can these bones live?’ And I answered, ‘O Lord GOD, you know”’ (Ezekiel 37:3).

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Being Pure in Heart

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matt 5:8).

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Be Merciful, as God is Merciful

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matt 5:7).

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Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matthew 5:6).

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Do not Covet

“You shall not covet your neighbour's house; you shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his...

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Anchored by Hope

“We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a...

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Healing Is a Community Calling

"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed" (James 5:16).

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Strength in Small Numbers

"The LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they...

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Blessed Mourning

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matt 5:4).

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Peace Inexplicable

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:7)

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Rejoicing in the Lord

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice” (Philippians 4:4).

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The Privilege of the “Poor in the Spirit”

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3).

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The Cure for Anxious Hearts

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Phil 4:6)

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Grace in Every Word

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who...

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Human Crusts, Divine Cores

“… Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love …” (Eph 4:2, NLT).

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The Power of Meekness

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5).

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The Mystical Experience of Love

“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him”...

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Tears Stored, Cries Recorded

“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book” (Psalms 56:8, NLT).

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Light that Shines in Darkness

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5).

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Holy Spirit's Help in Prayer

“Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with...

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Look Beyond the Hills

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth” (Psalms 121:1—2).

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Returning to the Lord: Our True Source of Strength

This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and...

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The Gift of Waiting: Trusting God’s Perfect Timing

“The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD”...

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Words Shape Our Spiritual Journey

“I said, ‘I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle, so long as the wicked are in my presence’”...

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Beacons of Love Breaking into the Darkness of Hatred

“The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes!” (Psalms 119:64)

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Bearing One Another’s Burdens

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” (Gal 6:2).

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Reading the Bible with Expectation

“Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law” (Psalms 119:18).

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Protected and Set Apart

"Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are...

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Beyond the Past: Embracing God's New Work

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will...

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Suffering: A Refining Fire on the Path to Christian Perfection

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to...

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Facing Giants: Faith Over Fear

“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your...

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When Friends Turn Foes

“Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!” ( Psa 55:1).

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From Fear to Faith

‘He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?”’ (Mark 4:40)

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Finding Joy in Suffering: A Biblical Perspective

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to...

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Beyond Gold: Self-Denial for God’s Glory

“Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is...

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Open Hearts, Open Eyes: The Bible's Guide to True Love

‘And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so...

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From Hunger to Gratitude: Remembering God's Faithfulness

“As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the testimony to be kept” (Exod 16:34). Read: 16:1—36.

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Guarded Lips: Pursuing Holiness in Speech

“Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you” (Prov 4:24).

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Finding Strength When Life Feels Lost

“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation” (Psa 42:5).

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Patience is the Key to Christian Love

‘Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant’ (1 Corinthians 13:4).

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Beyond Age and Experience: The Unlikely Heroes of Exodus

“Now Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they spoke to Pharaoh” (Exod 7:7).

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The Burning Bush: A Calling Ignited

“Then he said, ‘Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground’” (Exodus 3:5).

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Beyond Medical Checkups

“If I say, ‘Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,’ even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the...

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From Ashes to Anthem

“When I was prosperous, I said, ‘Nothing can stop me now!’ Your favour, O LORD, made me as secure as a mountain. Then you turned away from me, and I...

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Be Sharp and Sharpen

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another” (Prov 27:17)

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From Fretting to Focus

“Do not fret because of the evil men or be envious of those who do wrong” (Psa 37:1).

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Beyond Self-Reliance: Why Asking God for Everything Brings Joy

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matt 7:7).

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Bitter Water, Sweet Miracle: God's Power to Transform

“If you will diligently listen to the voice of the LORD your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, ... I will put none of the diseases on you...

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Hopeful Expectation

“In this manner you shall eat it: with your belt fastened, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand. And you shall eat it in haste. It...

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The Joy of Faith

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Prov 17:22).

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Daily Bread, Daily Thanks: Learning Gratitude from the Manna

“As the LORD commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the testimony to be kept” (Exod 16:34).

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Inalienable Lord

‘“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”’ (Lam 3:24)

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Beyond the Rollercoaster: Trusting the Sum of Your Life

‘And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose’ (Romans 8:28)

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Strength for the Journey: Why the Long Way Around?

God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God...

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