God’s Hidden Arrangement

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I spent this past weekend assembling a detailed 3D book-nook puzzle, one of those miniature architectural scenes made of dozens upon dozens of tiny wooden pieces. Each piece had been precisely cut with notches so small they were nearly invisible, yet every one fit only in a single location. The instructions required an exact order. […]

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A Christ Centered Christmas

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Each year, “Merry Christmas” is spoken more cautiously, if it is spoken at all. In its place, “Happy Holidays” has become the safer greeting, offered under the banner of politeness, neutrality, and inclusiveness. Just last week, after wishing a gentleman “Merry Christmas” over the phone, he replied with a carefully neutral “Happy Holidays.” These exchanges […]

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Sanctified Journaling

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“Record all special favors, mercies, providences, and experiences.Little do you know the advantages that will redound to your souls upon this.” – Thomas Brooks, Smooth Stones Taken from Ancient Brooks I began journaling as a teenager, long before I knew Christ. What began as a class assignment soon became a nightly ritual. I would open my […]

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Cultivating Reverence for the Holiness of God

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Reverence does not grow in the heart by accident. Scripture never treats it as a passing feeling or a heightened emotion that comes and goes with the seasons of the soul. Reverence is the posture formed when the heart sees God as He truly is, and bows beneath the weight of that truth with joy […]

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Christian Movies and Humanism


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In recent years, the rise of “Christian” movies has been both a blessing and a concern for the Church. While the intention behind creating faith-based films is noble, to spread the Gospel and uplift believers, the execution often misses the mark. Many of these films, rather than exalting the majesty and sovereignty of God, have […]

10/07/2024

The Reluctant Blogger


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In a world where self-promotion is celebrated and platforms are eagerly sought after, there is a stark difference between those who rush to build a following and those who, like myself, approach publishing with hesitation. It can feel more like an act of vulnerability than an opportunity for influence. The pressure to have a presence, […]

09/16/2024

Our Higher Calling


Devotional

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ” (Col. 3:23-24). Colossians 3:23-24 makes it clear that every task we perform is ultimately for the Lord. In this passage, the Apostle Paul […]

09/13/2024

John 3:16 Do You Believe?


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John 3:16 is one of the most well-known verses in Scripture, often quoted to summarize the message of the gospel: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” While this verse captures God’s unconditional love and promise of eternal […]

09/10/2024

Redeeming Time


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“Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” – Eph. 5:16  Ephesians 5:16 is a convicting verse, urging us as believers to live with intentionality and wisdom in a world marked by evil and moral decay. The apostle Paul, in writing this epistle, sought to equip the Ephesian church with a […]

09/08/2024

The Dangers of the “Self-Love” Doctrine


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I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and ran across a meme with lots of thumbs up and comments encouraging the idea that “self-love” is the key to loving others. This foolish and empty talk has continued to gain significant approval in social media.  The prevailing message is that you cannot truly love others […]

09/08/2024

Testing the Spirit of God in Our Daily Interactions


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Today our world is filled with streams of content bombarding us from all angles, endless conversations, tweets, comments, constant interactions, discerning what is of the Spirit of God and what is not can seem daunting. Yet, 1 John 4:1 urges us to be watchful, to test the spirits, and to walk in the Spirit. This […]

09/07/2024

What am I Practicing to Become?


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“Your whole life ought to be disciplined (i.e., structured, set up, organized, and running day by day) toward the goal of godliness. Everything that happens and everything that you do should contribute something toward reaching that goal. Monday through Saturday, not only Sunday, you must move toward the goal, one step, or two steps or […]

06/29/2024

Discovering the Writing Legacy of Susan Bogert Warner


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Susan Bogert Warner, born on July 11, 1819, in New York City. She remains a significant figure in 19th-century American literature. She is especially known for her novel The Wide, Wide World.  She initially wrote under the pseudonym “Elizabeth Wetherell” and became a pioneering female author at a time when the literary field was overwhelmingly […]

05/18/2024