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A Clean Slate

I’ve met folks over the years who carry around a heavy trunk of past regrets. They drag it behind them everywhere they go. Even though they’ve asked God for forgiveness, they still bring up their old blunders, replay their worst … Continue reading

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The Doctor in the House

Have you ever known someone who refused to go to the doctor because they were feeling sick? It sounds backwards, but people do it all the time. They think, “I’ll make an appointment once this cough clears up,” or “I … Continue reading

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Beyond Fairness

We humans have a big obsession with fairness. From the time we’re kids squabbling over who got the bigger half of a cookie, we keep mental scorecards. We want justice, we want balance, and if we feel wronged, we want … Continue reading

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Safe in the Shepherd’s Care

We all crave security and stability. We try to plan out our lives like a master game of chess, anticipating every move, trying to protect ourselves from hurt, financial loss, or sudden disruptions. Yet when we try to shoulder the … Continue reading

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The Power of Love

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes…” Romans 1:16 There are verses that stand tall like mountains, and Romans 1:16 is one of them. It rises with … Continue reading

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Faithfulness in the Small Things

When we think of living a “faithful” Christian life, our minds often jump to grand gestures—traveling overseas as a missionary, preaching to thousands, or enduring extreme sacrifices. Because our everyday lives are filled with ordinary chores like paying the utility … Continue reading

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God cares for His people

Psalm 32:8 is one of those verses that feels like a warm hand on your shoulder—steady, gentle, and full of promise: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;  I will counsel you with my loving … Continue reading

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Keeping the Covenant

We live in a world where keeping your word has become somewhat optional. Contracts are pages and pages of fine print designed to find an exit ramp, and loyalty often lasts only as long as it remains convenient or profitable. … Continue reading

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The Scarred Oak

Some time back, I came across an old oak tree standing tall along a country lane. What caught my eye wasn’t just its size, but a massive scar running right down the trunk. It looked like it had taken a … Continue reading

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The Changing Seasons

Good morning from the Heartland. If you step outside early in the morning and look across the fields, you’re reminded of something that never fails: the cycle of the seasons. No matter what kind of craziness we humans manage to … Continue reading

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