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When the Battle Stays in the Mind
When the Battle Stays in the Mind A Devotion from Romans 8 There are temptations no one else can see—desires and imaginations that flicker through the mind and leave a shadow of guilt behind. For many believers, sexual thoughts or fantasies that never become actions can feel like secret defeats, especially when they recur. Yet…
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Undiscovered
When I think of “the undiscovered country,” I cannot separate it from Joshua’s death 23 years ago. That moment tore open the veil between this life and eternity in a way I could never ignore. For me, it was not an abstract phrase from Shakespeare—it was my son stepping into a place I could not…
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Romans 3:23
Study 1 – The Inadequacy of the Law Texts: Philippians 3:4–7; Romans 3:21 Study 2 – Righteousness Revealed in Christ Texts: Philippians 3:9; Romans 3:22–23 Study 3 – Grace and Redemption Texts: Romans 3:24–25; Philippians 3:8 Study 4 – The Righteousness of God Demonstrated Texts: Romans 3:25–26; Philippians 3:10–11
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Still Becoming
Some days feel like clarity. Others feel like fog. And some—like today—feel like walking barefoot across both. I used to think I’d arrive somewhere by now. That if I worked hard enough, loved well enough, served long enough, I’d earn a sense of “done.” But life keeps reminding me: I’m not done. I’m still becoming.…
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Change My Name – Authority in Identity
Change My Name – Authority in IdentityText: Colossians 3:17; Revelation 2:17; Luke 10:19–20 Opening Prayer Heavenly Father,We come before You in the powerful name of Jesus, the name above every name. We thank You for the gift of gathering in Your presence this morning. Lord, as we open Your Word, we ask that You open…
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Trying, Not Trying, and Trusting
Trying, Not Trying, and Trusting 1. Trying in Self-Effort Like rowing a boat against the current with no oars. You exhaust yourself, but never make it upstream. (Ecclesiastes 1:14; John 15:5) 2. Not Trying at All Like leaving a field unplowed. The soil hardens, weeds take over, and no harvest comes. (Proverbs 24:30–34; James 2:17)…
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Technology – AI and Neuralink in Light of Biblical and Historical Shifts
Throughout history, humanity has faced turning points where new knowledge and technology reshaped daily life, relationships, and even faith practice. Artificial Intelligence and Neuralink are modern examples, but the Bible and church history give us analogies that help us discern wisely. These analogies remind us: technology is neither savior nor enemy by itself. It magnifies…
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Restart with God’s Grace
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22–23 “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Each day is a chance to…
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What I’ve Learned so Far About Life
Life ain’t a straight line. It’s not fair, it’s not simple, and it sure doesn’t wait on you to get your act together. I’ve learned life will knock you flat more times than you think is reasonable, and just when you think you’re done, it hands you something beautiful. People come and go. Some stay.…
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I’ve been asking myself lately why I’ve done all of this.
I’ve been asking myself lately why I’ve done all of this.Why, in 1989, I sat in the yard with a notebook computer, working while my son played nearby — but not really paying attention to him. Why I’ve poured 65 to 80 hours a week into work, every week, from college right up to now…
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality 