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Running to the Refuge
God is my fortress and my refuge, a very present help in times of trouble. I’ve read that Scripture, and I’ve sung that song, but now I’m living that life. It has become very real to me. There’s one thing I’ve figured out about life in my nearly 50 years of living it: in this…
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The Greatest Miracle
I had heard it so much all my life, really—or at least as long as I can remember—that Jesus loves me and that he forgives my sins. All of them. That he has saved me. It’s been spoken on the tongues of preachers, sung in anthems, said in prayers, written on signs. I’ve even read…
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Kingdoms of Sand vs. Kingdoms of God: A Call to Obedience
Recently, while reading the book of Genesis, I came across an old story I had heard before. As often happens, when I revisit these ancient tales, there’s always something new to learn. Today was no exception. After the flood, God instructed humanity to disperse and repopulate the earth. In simple terms, God wanted them to…
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Loving Yourself: A Journey of Faith and Self-Discovery
Recently, I began keeping a gratitude journal, and I highly recommend it. It helps focus your heart and mind on the positive aspects of life. The journal includes both daily and weekly activities. Interestingly, the weeks I find hardest to complete the weekly activity aren’t the ones you’d expect, which is quite revealing. Some activities…
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The Good Shepherd’s Pursuit
The Parable of the Lost Sheep is a familiar story that I’ve heard countless times. Today, as I reflected on it again, I realized the profound message it conveys. Jesus, God’s one and only Son, is the shepherd. He left the glory of heaven and abandoned His prestige. He stepped down from His throne and…
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Rooted in Faith: Embracing Life’s Storms
Recently, I wrote about some lessons from nature, particularly observations during a hurricane that roared through my town. At the time, my room was at the front of the house with a picture window. I spent most of the storm watching in amazement. As I stared out of my window, the storm slowly passed over.…
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Seeking God’s Presence: A Devotion on Love and Relationship
Recently, I had an incredibly refreshing experience that filled my heart with joy. As a parent of two teenagers, I cherish moments like these. One of my sons, without any particular reason, came to sit beside me and hold my hand. He didn’t say anything or ask for anything; he just sat with me. When…
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Where Are You in the Story?
When I revisited the story of Jonah, I noticed a detail I had never observed before. Do you know where Jonah sat after his mission was complete? He sat outside the city of Nineveh. Do you know why he was sitting there? Why did he delay instead of leaving immediately and celebrating the redemption of…
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Learning to Lean
If you’ve been taught to be strong and independent, the idea of needing help can be quite unappealing. After all, you should be able to handle everything on your own, right? I’ve often found myself echoing the stubborn determination of a two-year-old, insisting, “I do it myself.” Firm in my belief that I don’t need…
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The Right First Response (Lessons from the OT 1)
The Old Testament is filled with fascinating stories that offer valuable lessons for our lives. In the upcoming devotions, I’ll be highlighting some of these lessons. It’s crucial to learn from the past to avoid repeating the same mistakes in the future. While you could learn the hard way, why go through all that trouble…
Devotions For Real Life 