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Going to God When You’re Ashamed – Grace Stronger Than Guilt
Grace calls you forward. Going to God when you are ashamed feels unnatural because shame lies about God’s posture toward you. It tells you He is disappointed, distant, or finished with you. Scripture says otherwise.
Jan 52 min read


12-24 Thankful for the Wonder of His Incarnation
The incarnation is the decisive act by which God made Himself known and accomplished redemption. The eternal Word entered human history and took on real human flesh. Jesus did not merely appear human or adopt human form temporarily. He became fully human while remaining fully divine. In doing so, God revealed Himself in a way that could be seen, heard, and known.
Dec 24, 20252 min read


teacher
Jesus is referred to as Teacher throughout the Gospels, often by those who sought wisdom, healing, or testing...When you call Jesus Teacher, you are submitting not just to His intellect but to His lordship in how you think, live, and grow.
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Day 21: TheMaster
Jesus is not a distant taskmaster but a present, guiding Lord. His commands are not harsh—they are holy. His leadership is not selfish—it is sacrificial.
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Day 20: The Shepherd
Buy on amazon-Click! Then Jesus said to them, “Tonight all of you will run away because of Me, for it is written: I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.” – Matthew 26:31 (HCSB) On the night of His arrest, Jesus quotes Zechariah 13:7 —a prophecy foretelling the wounding of the Shepherd and the scattering of the sheep. He applies it to Himself, not with reluctance but with sober clarity. He is the Shepherd of the flock, the one who leads,
Oct 27, 20252 min read


The Heir
In the parable of the vineyard, Jesus tells of a landowner who sends his son to collect fruit from tenants. The tenants, recognizing the son as the heir, plot to kill him and claim what is not theirs.
Oct 20, 20252 min read


day 23-Don’t Gossip
At the root of gossip is a desire for power—to feel important, included, or in control. But the cost is always high. You may win attention for a moment, but you’ll lose credibility in the long run.
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Jesus christ The Bridegroom
Buy on amazon-Click! Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests be sad while the groom is with them? The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.” – Matthew 9:15 (HCSB) Jesus calls Himself the Bridegroom in a conversation about fasting. The Pharisees questioned why His disciples weren’t fasting like others, and Jesus responded with a wedding metaphor—one the religious elite would have recognized. In Jewish tradition, the arrival
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Go and Tell
Scripture: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy...
Sep 30, 20252 min read


The Mind’s Cure: Peace Through the Mind of Christ
“Y ou will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. ” (Isaiah 26:3) “ But we have the mind of...
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Jesus Christ
It is wise to seek him ~Heb.11.6 “The historical record of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham:” – Matthew 1:1 (HCSB) The...
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Held in His Hands
He doesn't let go--ever! Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I...
Aug 18, 20252 min read


The Little Thing That Holds It Up
Sometimes the smallest act of obedience is the one that keeps the whole message from slipping out of place. Luke 10:16 – “The one who...
Aug 12, 20252 min read


The Messiah
Mark 14:61–62 Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” “I am,” said Jesus, “and you...
Aug 11, 20252 min read


El Roi – The God Who Sees Me
“She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’” –...
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Longing for Our Eternal Home
One day sunsets will cease “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” –...
Aug 1, 20252 min read
Where are the Saints in Eternity?
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses… let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” –...
Jul 31, 20252 min read


The Criminal on the Cross: Guilty but Accepted
Paradise? "Then he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' Jesus answered him, 'Truly I tell you, today you will be...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Mary the Mother of Jesus: Overwhelmed but Willing
Mary was young, engaged, and likely dreaming of a quiet life when everything changed.
Jul 28, 20252 min read


John the Baptist: Decreasing but Secure
"He must become greater; I must become less." — John 3:30 John the Baptist was wildly successful by ministry standards. Crowds flocked...
Jul 25, 20252 min read
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