Encouragement
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The Great Exchange
“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” — Romans 5:8 (NLT) Have you ever received a gift that made you stop and think, I don’t deserve this? That feeling gives us just a small glimpse of the gospel. Every good gift we…
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Draw Near to God
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” — Psalm 145:18 I don’t know how many of you can relate, but my little pup, Daisy, absolutely hates fireworks. The moment they begin, she starts shaking uncontrollably. No matter what I do, she can’t seem to…
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Waiting for God’s Promises
2 Samuel 5:1–10 There is something encouraging about seeing God’s promises fulfilled after a long season of waiting. In 2 Samuel 5, David is finally recognized as king over all of Israel. The shepherd boy who was anointed by God years earlier now steps into the calling God had spoken over his life. But what…
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Little Is Much in the Hands of God
“They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers.” — John 6:12 Our limitations are often an invitation for divine creativity and an opportunity to glorify our generous Provider. When the disciples looked at the crowd, all they could see was what they lacked. Five loaves…
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Finding Strength in the Lord
1 Samuel 30:1–20 Have you ever confused your own voice and will with the Lord’s? In 1 Samuel, we see David walk through a season where he becomes distracted and a bit off course. He hasn’t abandoned God, but he has stepped outside of where God intended him to be. And yet, God faithfully brings…
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Rooted in Him
Colossians 2:7 says, “Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” One of the most meaningful parts of my daily rhythm is spending time with God — studying His Word,…
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Strength in the Waiting
Psalm 23:3“He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.” Waiting is not always easy. There are seasons when God allows us to be still, and if I am being honest, that stillness can sometimes feel frustrating, overwhelming, and discouraging. But I am learning that waiting is not wasted…
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Living by Faith: Lessons from Hebrews 11
Hebrews 11 paints a beautiful picture of what it means to truly live by faith. Oh, to be like Enoch—a person who pleased God.Or Abraham—who was called a friend of God. These weren’t perfect people. They were faithful people. The ones remembered in Hebrews 11 “…overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had…
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Embracing Trust
Yesterday, I sat down to write this post… and it just wasn’t coming together.It didn’t feel right. Like I was trying to force words that weren’t the ones the Lord wanted me to say. So, I walked away. This morning, I prayed for guidance… and I was led to Exodus 4:10–12: “But Moses pleaded with…
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You Are Enough
1 Samuel 17:38–40 “Then Saul gave David his own armor – a bronze helmet and a coat of mail. David put it on, strapped the sword over it, and took a step or two to see what it was like, for he had never worn such things before. “I can’t go in these,” he protested…