Spiritual thoughts on everyday faith.
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God Has Made You Storm-Proof
The promises of God were designed for times of storm and drought—for times of uncertainty and lack. We often think the evidence of God’s faithfulness will be a life free from difficulty. We imagine that if we are following Him, the road should become easier and the battles should disappear. But God’s promises do not…
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The God of the Universe Recognizes You
Fame, fortune, adoration, admiration—these are all things that most people, if they’re honest, would like to have. We want to be respected, and seen as important. This is a totally normal condition of the human heart. We seem to see this desire even more with each younger generation, and now, in a world filled with…
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Amen Brings Peace
What “Amen” do I need to say? What do I need to agree with God about? When Mary was told by the angel that she would supernaturally give birth to Jesus, the Son of God, she agreed. She said, “So be it unto me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38). The essence of this response is amen. There are…
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The House My Heart Builds
Proverbs 14:1 “The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” Lord, today help me become the wise woman who builds her house. What does that truly look like? What does it look like to build a home while living from a place of rest? How do…
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The Wonder of Weightlessness
When I was younger, I dreamed of being an astronaut. Mostly because I wanted to experience zero gravity. The idea of being completely weightless fascinated me. Fast forward more years than I want to admit, and I’m still intrigued by that idea. Recently in prayer, I was asking the Lord if I could truly be…
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You Are God’s Favorite
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.”Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV) I know—it’s hard to imagine. But truly, all of us can be God’s favorite. It really does boggle the mind, but we are finite, and the love of God is infinite and simply undefinable. We can measure it…
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The God Who Justifies
We all want justice. From the time we could talk, “fair” has been a big deal to us. Our human nature can become so wrapped up in the injustices we have faced. But someone faced more injustice in this world than anyone else—Jesus. This world was completely unfair to Him. The Son of God, born…
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