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Where My Heart Will Take Me – Pressing Toward the Promise
Theme Verse: “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:13–14…
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Walking in Faith Through Life’s Struggles
Devotional: Walking in Faith Through Life’s Struggles Scripture Focus: John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Introduction Life is full of struggles—financial difficulties, broken relationships, health issues, and moments of doubt.…
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Best is ahead
The Best Is Yet to Come: A Lesson in Faith and Hope In our journey of faith, there are moments when life feels overwhelming—when struggles seem insurmountable, and hope appears distant. Yet, as believers, we hold onto the profound truth that the best is yet to come. This promise is not based on wishful thinking…
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I feel dark
Now going on four years of carrying the weight—listening to the paranoia, the fear, the uncertainty of everyone and everything. Four years of trying to steady the ship while others panic, of pushing forward when the ground keeps shifting beneath me. The exhaustion isn’t just physical; it’s mental, emotional, and relentless. My wife is being…
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Walking through darkness
Walking Through the Darkness “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4 There are seasons in life when the weight feels unbearable. The pressures of leadership, the suffering of loved…
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“Aleluia” (or “Hallelujah”)
“Aleluia” (or “Hallelujah”) is a term of Hebrew origin that means “Praise the Lord” or “Praise Yahweh.” It is derived from two Hebrew words: • “Hallelu” (הַלְלוּ) – meaning “praise” (plural imperative) • “Yah” (יָהּ) – a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God in the Hebrew Bible It is commonly used in religious…
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Hope in a World
Hope in a World That Feels Lost “This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for those who disbelieve, ‘THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE VERY CORNERSTONE.’” – 1 Peter 2:7 It’s easy to look at the world and feel despair. Corruption, suffering, and injustice seem to grow like weeds.…
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Loving God with All Your Heart
Daily Devotion: Loving God with All Your Heart Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (ESV) “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on…
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The Fall: How Authority Was Lost
Lesson Overview Key Focus: Understanding how sin caused humanity to forfeit their God-given authority and how Christ restores it. Lesson Objectives: By the end of this lesson, participants will:✅ Understand how Adam and Eve’s sin led to the loss of dominion.✅ Recognize the immediate and long-term effects of sin on human authority.✅ Identify how Satan…
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Eighteen with 49 Years of Experience: Its been a Wild Ride
John Hargrove January 2025 Eighteen with 49 Years of Experience: Its been a Wild Ride I have never felt completely sure of myself. But that never stopped me from trying things anyway. Life has been a mix of near-disasters, small victories, and the occasional moment of brilliance—sometimes all in the same day.. Looking back, I’ve…