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Lord here me
Lord, I have no hope but You. I have reached the limits of my own strength, wisdom, resources, and ability to fix what is before me. I do not know how everything will be resolved, and I cannot carry every burden that has gathered around me. But I know You are still God, and I…
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Breakfast on the Shore
The final chapter of John’s Gospel emphasizes the significance of Jesus’ resurrection and Peter’s restoration. Jesus appears to His disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, where He performs a miracle and reinstates Peter by asking three times if he loves Him. This chapter highlights the importance of faith, obedience, and personal following of Christ.
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When I Do Not Know What to Do: Prayers of Repentance, Mercy, Surrender, and Hope
The author expresses a heartfelt prayer of repentance and dependence on God, acknowledging personal shortcomings and the need for divine intervention. They seek guidance, wisdom, and mercy in facing overwhelming challenges while surrendering control over outcomes. Ultimately, the prayer emphasizes trust in God’s power, provision, and purpose in life’s circumstances.
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1973, Idolatry, and Christian Discernment
Testing the “Molech–Ashtoreth–Baal” Claim by Scripture Purpose A popular Christian argument claims that three major events in 1973 represented a spiritual turning point in America: Roe v. Wade — associated symbolically with Molech and the sacrifice of children. Miller v. California — associated symbolically with Ashtoreth and sexual immorality. The Endangered Species Act — associated…
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Seasons
There are seasons when life becomes too complicated to manage by effort alone. Plans fail. Decisions have consequences. Responsibilities accumulate. Relationships become strained. Financial pressures rise. Fear grows. Sometimes the hardest part is realizing that some of the trouble did not simply happen to us. Some of it came through our own choices, delays, pride,…
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Busyness
There are weeks when life feels busy, and there are weeks when several chapters seem to turn at once. This was one of those weeks. Much of the week was spent facing the reality that some things cannot continue exactly as they have. A business challenge that had been developing for some time finally reached…
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A year after Charlie Kirk’s murder
A year after Charlie Kirk’s murder, I still feel the weight of what happened. The taking of a human life because of hatred is evil, and the celebration or mockery of murder should trouble us deeply, regardless of whose name, politics, or beliefs are involved. Scripture leaves no room for rejoicing over another person’s destruction:…
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Hope
Lord, my hope is in You. When I cannot see the way ahead, help me trust Your wisdom, rest in Your faithfulness, and wait patiently for You. Keep my heart steadfast and my eyes fixed on Jesus, for You are my refuge, my strength, and my salvation. Amen.
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A Prayer for Open Doors, Surrender, and Trust in God’s Care
Father, open the doors that accord with Your will, close those that would lead me away from You, and give me grace to trust You with both. I release my plans, fears, expectations, and need to control the outcome into Your faithful hands. When I cannot see the way forward, turn my eyes from the…
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A Typical Day in the Kingdom
The morning did not begin with an alarm. There was no reason for one. Daniel opened his eyes because he was rested. Completely rested. There was no stiffness in his back, no lingering fatigue, and none of that momentary confusion that once accompanied waking. He simply became aware that another day had begun. Sunlight streamed…
