A Guidebook for Life

1 Kings 2:1-9“…observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go…” Suppose the wisest person you know left you with a manual for living—what words of wisdom do you think it would contain? The pages would probably be…

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Our Strength and Shield

God will provide all you need for living peacefully in the chaos life can produce. 2 Samuel 22:3-7“I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies. The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me.” Life can certainly throw punches, can’t it?…

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God Is in Everything

In the highs and lows of life, God is for us and promises to work everything for our good and His glory. Romans 8:28-29 You’ve probably asked yourself, Is God really involved in the details of my life? If you’re like most of us, it’s easy to believe that God is in the good things. He’s surely in your successes, strong relationships, and good physical health. But you may wonder if He’s also in…

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Put God’s Priorities First

If we trust God and seek to honor Him in our decisions, we’ll have the chance to see Him work mightily. #godsplan 1 Kings 3:5-14 Imagine if God showed up and said, “What do you want? Ask, and I’ll give it to you.” How would you answer? Most of us would ask for loved ones’ safety, enough money to meet our needs, or a long, healthy life. Solomon may have been tempted to name something similar—but…

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Uncovering the Joy

Choose to see the pain in your life from God’s perspective. James 1:2-4 Pressure. Stress. Conflict. Broken dreams. Life is full of adversity. When Jesus said we’d have trouble in this world (John 16:33), He wasn’t kidding. Hardly a day goes by that we don’t face some form of a trial. Many are trivial, like getting stuck in traffic or having a tiring day with a sick baby. Others are…

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Building Bridges of Love

With the Lord’s power, it’s possible to overlook offenses and instead respond with kindness and forgiveness. 1 Peter 3:8-9 – 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Since…

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Christ Died for Our Sins

What is Good Friday and why do we call Good Friday “good,” when it is such a dark and bleak event commemorating a day of suffering and death for Jesus? On Good Friday we remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 5:1 “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves…

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Intergenerational Faith

How are you helping others know the Lord you love? Deuteronomy 31:1-30 What a life Moses lived! By Pharaoh’s decree, he should have been killed at birth. Instead, thanks to God’s intervention and the faithful disobedience of the midwives and Moses’ mother and sister, the future leader didn’t just survive. He was adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter and raised as a prince. Then his story took another…

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Willing to Wait for God’s Way

Trust the Lord to bring you His best at the right time. Lamentations 3:24-26 Many of us struggle when it comes to disciplining ourselves in the area of instant gratification. There are so many things we want now. And to make matters worse, we usually have the ability to follow through on our desires. That’s what the credit card industry is all about: Have it now; pay later. But finances aren’t…

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God Sees Our Tears

God sees and cares about your pain, so keep calling out and wait expectantly for His help. 1 Samuel 1:10-20 When we are in pain, it can be easy to cut ourselves off from those who care about us most—including the Lord. Yet Hannah, even in her heartache and disappointment over not having a child, continued to turn to God. First Samuel 1:19 tells us that the day after Hannah wept bitterly before…

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God’s Love Letter to Mankind

The Bible is God’s love letter to mankind. Our Creator preserved His message in writing because He wants you to be part of His eternal family. Romans 15:4 How amazing to consider that the Bible was compiled by 40 men writing in 3 languages on 3 continents over 1,500 years! Gather a group of people from just one generation, and you will have neither the consistency nor the unified philosophy and…

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Facing Life’s Unknowns

When we know and trust the Lord, we don’t have to fear change and uncertainty. This passage in Hebrews gives examples of believers who exemplified godly faith when facing life’s unknowns.According to this passage, true “faith” is a forward-looking trust, in the face of the unknown, based on what the believer knows of God. Hebrews 11:23-29 Moses knew what it was to live with uncertainty. He was…

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The Guiding Light of God’s Deliverance

When you are afraid, give God your fears and trust Him to provide the strength and peace you need. Psalm 34:1-7 During times of trial and uncertainty, worry can engulf our heart. But today’s passage serves as an unwavering beacon of hope: “I sought the Lord and He answered me, and rescued me from all my fears” (v. 4). When we feel vulnerable and assailed by doubt, God stands ready to be our…

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A God of Unwavering Love

We are precious in the sight of our heavenly Father. Zephaniah 3:17 Today’s passage gives us a beautiful promise: “The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will rejoice over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy” (v. 17). This verse paints a picture of God not only as a powerful warrior but also as a tender and loving Father…

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Feasting As Worship

Gathering to celebrate God’s goodness honors Him and blesses us. Leviticus 23:4-8 When the Israelites entered the Promised Land after years of wandering in the desert, God issued a strange command: Feast. Feasting and enjoying the bounty of the land were meant to tie the Israelites to different rhythms throughout the year—such as harvesting the first and last of the year’s crops. Festivals…

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Seek Bravely, Knock Boldly

Those who actively pursue God are never disappointed. Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Yesterday, we looked at what it means to ask something of God and what we gain by doing so. But we are also told to do…

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Letting Go of Anxiety

Will you trust God with everything that burdens your heart? 1 Peter 5:6-7 Amidst life’s hardships, God lovingly tells us to cast our anxieties on Him (1 Pet. 5:7). He knows our heart and cares deeply about every aspect of our life. As we surrender our fears and worries to Him, we experience the peace that surpasses all understanding and find comfort in His unfailing love. In a world marked by…

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