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May 11, 2020

Overcoming the storm of guilt

Jesus came to face the most insurmountable storm of all—human guilt.   Matthew, Mark and Luke all record the harrowing […]
May 8, 2020

Life’s storms are temporary

Storms are temporary because God’s power is permanent.   When you shouldn’t be afraid of a storm but are, Jesus […]
May 7, 2020

Why are you afraid?

Maybe Jesus asked this question because He was genuinely curious.   When you have little faith, Jesus doesn’t condemn you—He […]
May 6, 2020
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A very strange question

Here’s one of the strangest questions Jesus ever asked.   When Jesus asks, “Why are you afraid?” it isn’t because […]
April 30, 2020

There are no ordinary people!

When you see others through the eyes of Christ, you’ll discover them to be “everlasting splendors” who Jesus invites into […]
September 16, 2024
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Escape the Darkness

Though the shadows linger, You are not engulfed In the dead of night— No, “the night is far gone” (Rom. […]
September 13, 2024
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How to Win Against Worry

It’s hard to corral A cowardly thought. It’s tough to tame An unwelcome worry. It’s easier to redirect Your mind— […]
September 2, 2024
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See the World as Jesus Sees

May you see the broken world Through the Savior’s eyes And discover His empathy For an immoral culture. When Jesus […]
August 30, 2024
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A Blessing for the Tired Soul

Life been deadening lately? Take this blessing straight from God: You’re alive in Christ! You can know it— You can […]
August 20, 2024
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Peace Beyond Understanding

May “The Peace of God That surpasses All understanding… Guard your heart And your mind In Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7) […]
August 15, 2024
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A Blessing for Fight After Fight

I bless you to know And receive What God promised Joshua: “He will without fail drive out From before you […]
August 14, 2024
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The Power of Looking at Lilies

I bless you to look long At little, unworried things, Like lilies And sparrows. “Look at the birds of the […]
August 13, 2024
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Stronger

Your hardships aren’t defeating you They are making you stronger. Paul explains is plainly: “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing […]
July 26, 2024
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Peace Will Guard Your Heart

With Apostle Paul’s Words to the Philippians, I bless you that The Unreasonable, Inexplicable Peace Of God “Will guard your […]
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