Category: Blog
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Understanding Predestination: God’s Sovereign Plan and Our Real Choice
“. . . having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will . . .” Ephesians 1:3-6 (NKJV) Few biblical words create more questions than “. . . predestination . . .” For some, it sounds like God has already decided everything and we’re…
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When God’s “No” Is Really a Better “Yes”
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 (NKJV) We’ve all had moments when we prayed with everything in us, convinced we knew exactly what God should do. We had the plan, the timing, the outcome,…
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Parenting in a Tug-of-War World
“Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of correction will drive it far from him.” Proverbs 22:15 (NKJV) Parenting has never been simple, but parenting today feels like navigating a tug‑of‑war from every direction. Culture pulls one way, peers pull another, technology pulls constantly, and our kids—full of curiosity, emotion,…
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Remembering Our Salvation
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV) After honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us on Memorial Day and reflecting on the sacrifices made for our earthly freedom, it is fitting…
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The Quiet Power of Owning Our Failures
We live in a world that loves to celebrate the highlight reel—promotions, achievements, breakthroughs, and victories. Yet behind every success story sits a long trail of missteps, false starts, and moments that felt like dead ends. The truth is, failure isn’t the opposite of success. It’s the soil success grows in. And talking openly about…
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Understanding Mark 11:24: Trusting God’s Timing in Prayer
“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” Mark 11:24 (NKJV) True breakthroughs rarely arrive overnight; Mark 11:24 calls us to pray with faith and trust God’s timing, not to demand instant results. Keep asking, keep believing, and keep walking in…
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Shine Away!
” Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) Matthew 5:16 has always been my favorite verse in the Bible and it carried a quiet but unmistakable power: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good…
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Living Sent: Why Acts 1:8 Still Shapes Our Mission Today
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 (NKJV) As Summer approaches, many churches are gearing up for mission trips. Let this verse be a reminder…
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May the 4th Be With You: A Lighthearted Launch Into Monday
But before you grab a lightsaber—or a coffee, which is basically the same thing for adults—let’s take a moment to appreciate why this playful slogan resonates so much. It’s not just a pun. It’s a reminder that we all need a little extra strength, courage, and maybe even a Wookiee-sized roar to get the week…
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The Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Taking Root Where You Are
There’s an old saying: “The grass is greener on the other side.” Today, that phrase shows up most often in the workplace. People look across the street—sometimes literally—and imagine that another company, another team, or another boss would instantly make life better. But here’s the truth we often forget: the grass that looks green to…