Tag: god
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Stop Praying!
There’s a strange moment in Scripture—one we don’t talk about often. Moses is leading the Israelites out of Egypt. They’ve made it to the edge of the Red Sea, with Pharaoh’s army thundering behind them. The people panic. Moses does what any faithful leader should do in a crisis—he prays. And God… interrupts him. “Then…
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When You Come Alive: Feeling God’s Pleasure
“God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.”– Eric Liddell, Olympic gold medalist and Christian missionary “The glory of God is man fully alive.”– Thomas Aquinas, theologian and philosopher Something remarkable happens when you discover what makes you come alive—not in a fleeting, superficial way, but in that deep, eternal way…
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Your Hair!!
How God Turns Embarrassment into Joy When I was 14 years old, I made a decision that would forever be etched into the pages of my awkward teenage memory: I was going to cut my own hair. Now, you need to understand—this was not a calculated choice. I didn’t research styles. I didn’t watch tutorials.…
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Hello World!
From First Breath to Forever Dependence When a baby is born, the whole room holds its breath. Time seems to pause as everyone waits for one thing—that first cry. It’s not just a biological reflex. It’s the announcement that life has begun. “Hello, world!” the baby seems to say. But that moment also reveals something…
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The Foolishness of Solomon
When the Wisest Man Alive Forgot Where Wisdom Comes From King Solomon is often remembered as the wisest man who ever lived. His name is synonymous with discernment, justice, and prosperity. He authored much of the book of Proverbs—a masterclass in wisdom—and presided over the golden era of Israel’s history. When God offered him anything…
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New Identity Begins Now!
When I was first learning to fly, I went with my instructor to a small, local diner for breakfast before a lesson. It was one of those charming hole-in-the-wall places with bottomless coffee and waitresses who know their customers by name. As we sat there going over flight plans and airspace charts, the waitress overheard…
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Which Church? What We Mean When We Say “Church”
“Do you go to church?” It’s a question we’ve all heard. Sometimes we’re asking about someone’s spiritual life. Other times, it’s more like asking, “Are you part of a group like mine?” But what exactly do we mean by “church”? Is it a building? A local congregation? A denomination? A tax-exempt organization? Or is it…
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Pray Like a Lawyer: Presenting Your Case Before the Throne of Grace
A few years ago, I lost my glasses in the ocean. It happened fast—one strong wave and they were gone. I stood there in disbelief, scanning the churning water, hoping for a miracle. My sister, always quick to pray, whispered a prayer on the beach, asking God to help us find the glasses. And we…
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Be Present: The Sacred Power of Showing Up
In a world racing at full speed — with endless to-do lists, pings, posts, and pressures — the idea of being present can feel almost impossible. We are constantly distracted, pulled between yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s anxieties. Meanwhile, the present moment — the only time we are actually guaranteed — slips quietly through our fingers.…
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You’re Going to Do Great Things for God: Why Small Acts Matter
When we think about doing “great things for God,” our minds often jump to images of missionaries in distant lands, megachurch pastors preaching to thousands, or bestselling authors changing lives with their words. But what if I told you that greatness in God’s eyes looks very different than greatness in the world’s eyes? What if…
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