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Salvation in Plain Sight

Scripture Focus: Psalm 98:2 “The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.” There is something quietly astonishing about the way God works: He does not hide His salvation behind locked doors or coded language. Psalm 98:2 reminds us that God’s saving work is meant…
Tempted Like Us, Loving Like Him

Scripture Focus: Hebrews 4:15 “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.” The heart of our faith is not a distant God watching us from far above, shaking His head when we struggle.…
When Ignorance Isn’t Innocent Anymore

Scripture Focus: 2 Peter 3:5 “For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water.” Most of us don’t enjoy being called ignorant. It sounds harsh, almost insulting. But Peter is not talking about people…
When God Invites Us to Call

Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 33:3 “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” There’s something tender about the way God speaks in this verse. He doesn’t say, “If you figure everything out, then I’ll respond,” or, “When you’ve cleaned up your life, come see Me.”…
When the Word Holds You

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 4:4 “Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.” There is a quiet war being fought over what stays in your mind. Most of us don’t struggle to learn a verse for a day; we struggle to keep it for a lifetime. A text can feel so clear in…
Becoming Virtuous in a Vicious World

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 31:25 “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.” Most of us think about what we’re going to wear before we walk out the door. We check mirrors, adjust collars, smooth wrinkles. But heaven is far more interested in the garments no one sees—the spiritual clothing…
Speaking Truth in Love

(Inspiration taken from Ephesians 4:15 “But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:”) Like sunlight breaking through the shade,Love’s voice speaks clear, unafraid—Not with the weight of pride or scorn,But with the grace of hearts reborn. Truth is a seed the Spirit sows,Watered…