Many of us are familiar with the story of Abraham’s test in Genesis 22. I have often wondered, ‘What if Abraham had not been tuned to God’s voice?’ He surely would have missed the update to the original message about Isaac. And no doubt devastating consequences would have been the result.
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Experiencing rejection can be disheartening, especially when it pertains to something we desire, and feel should be ours. It is important to handle life’s disappointments with grace and determination. In moments of discouragement, turning to biblical wisdom can provide comfort, guidance, and encouragement. Remembering who we are—a child of God—will help us to rise above the most daunting situations with renewed hope and strength.
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Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. ~ Matthew 5:4 As is the nature of grief… it can lay dormant for days, weeks, months, and years at a time. And though it may lose its intensity as time passes—it maintains its grasp. It can float in on the softest of breezes. A […]
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Our spiritual needs should not be neglected amidst the demands of daily life. Many of us seek purpose, meaning, and connection to something beyond ourselves. A spiritual pursuit that is not just about rewards in the hereafter… but as a crucial pursuit of our well-being in the present day. Recent studies and biblical wisdom affirm the strong connection between our physical and spiritual health.
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There are times when we deeply feel the intimacy of God’s presence. This morning, as I gazed at the sky, the phrase “Look up and live” came to mind.
There are days when we find ourselves with our heads hung low, captivated by worry, and weighed down by the burdens we carry. But amidst it all, the Bible offers us timeless reminders to shift our perspective. “Look up and live,” the scriptures say as if to urge us to raise our eyes beyond our problems and fix our gaze on something greater than ourselves.
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The Pursuit of God, written by A. W. Tozer, is a timeless Christian devotional that explores the idea of seeking a profound and personal connection with God. The reader is invited to reevaluate their spiritual journey and relationship with God. It urges the reader to move beyond surface-level religiosity and instead engage in an authentic and dynamic fellowship with God.
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As we progress on our spiritual path, we cannot contain the immense joy that fills our hearts. Our faith is a constant source of inspiration, strength, and hope, guiding us through every twist and turn of life. The joy we experience in Christ is unlike anything we’ve ever known. Here are some of the reasons why our hearts overflow with joy.
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Let me share a perspective on God’s blessing. Many people think that everyone wants to be rich. But that is not true. As a child, I remember how those around me who barely made ends meet in a good month—scoffed at those who had money. Wrapped in our smug idea that we somehow were better because we were “more saved,” “more religious,” and “more Christ-like.” Our scarcity was worn like a badge of honor. I am now still grappling with this fallacy.
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I am reading A. W. Tozer’s timeless classic, The Pursuit of God. In Chapter 2, I experienced a paradigm shift regarding wealth. I offer a scathing rebuke of my shallow, self-righteous, toxic embrace of scarcity and a lack of wisdom concerning wealth, entrenched and entangled in a perpetuated fallacy. I do not advocate prosperity theology or the prosperity gospel. Nor any such ideology. I digress…
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