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When Darkness Feels Endless: Waiting for the Dawn
“Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” – Psalm 30:5 (HCSB) There are nights of the soul that seem like they will never end. Seasons where every day feels like dusk, and the light you once walked in feels a million miles away. Depression. Grief. Fear. Trauma. These are dark roads, and they make us wonder, Will morning ever come again? God never denies the night. He doesn’t shame your tears or rush you through your sorrow. But He does promise tha
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Happy thanksgiving 2025...Mermaids are Real!
HAVE A THANKFUL THANKSGIVING FROM TRAIN AND TELL MINISTRIES!
Nov 28, 20251 min read


The Christ
Buy on amazon-Click! “But you,” He asked them, “who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!” – Matthew 16:15–16 (HCSB) When Peter confessed, “You are the Christ,” he wasn’t offering a nickname, he was declaring Jesus to be the fulfillment of Israel’s deepest hopes. Christ is the Greek word Christos , meaning “Anointed One,” equivalent to the Hebrew Mashiach —Messiah. Kings, prophets, and priests were anointed for service
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Lord of the Sabbath
Buy on amazon-Click! For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath. – Matthew 12:8 (HCSB) In declaring Himself Lord of the Sabbath , Jesus was making a bold and controversial claim. The Sabbath was sacred; established by God in creation and codified in the Ten Commandments. To claim authority over it was to claim divine authority. Jesus wasn't abolishing the Sabbath but restoring its true meaning, He is the One to whom the Sabbath pointed. This declaration followed a confrontati
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Son of Man
Buy on amazon-Click! But so you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…”—then He told the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” – Matthew 9:6 (HCSB) Of all the titles Jesus used for Himself, Son of Man is the most frequent; especially in the Gospel of Matthew, where it appears over 25 times. This phrase, drawn from Daniel 7:13–14 , refers to a heavenly figure who is given everlasting dominion and glory by the Ancient of Days. Yet J
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Servant
Buy on amazon-Click! Here is My Servant whom I have chosen, My Beloved in whom My soul delights; I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will proclaim justice to the nations. – Matthew 12:18 (HCSB) Jesus is called Servant in fulfillment of the prophecy from Isaiah 42:1–4 , which Matthew quotes in this passage. The word used here, pais in Greek, can mean both “child” and “servant,” and it highlights the deep intimacy and commission of the one being spoken about. Jesus is not a
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Prophet
Buy on amazon-Click! So they were offended by Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his household.” – Matthew 13:57 (HCSB) When Jesus referred to Himself as a Prophet , He wasn’t making a minor claim. Prophets in Israel were God’s spokesmen. They declared divine truth, often at great personal cost. Jesus, speaking in His hometown of Nazareth, reminds the people of a familiar reality: Prophets are rarely honored by those w
Nov 20, 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


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
Nov 18, 20252 min read


The Lamb of God
John 1:4 "In Him was life, and that life was the light of men." Buy on amazon-Click! When John the Baptist saw Jesus, he didn’t shout, “Here is the King!” or “Here is the Judge!” He pointed to Him and said, “Here is the Lamb of God.” With those words, he connected Jesus to the entire sacrificial system of the Old Testament. From the lamb provided for Isaac, to the blood of the Passover, to the daily sacrifices in the temple—every lamb had pointed to this Lamb. Jesus didn’t
Nov 17, 20251 min read


The Light of Men
John 1:4 "In Him was life, and that life was the light of men." Buy on amazon-Click! Jesus is not only the eternal Word and true God—He is also the Light that brings life. In a world darkened by sin, confusion, and death, Jesus entered as the Light of Men . His life illuminates truth, reveals God’s character, and exposes what is hidden in the human heart. But unlike harsh light that blinds or condemns, His light brings healing, clarity, and peace. To call Him the Light of
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Day 33: Lord of the Sabbath
The angels' announcement on Resurrection morning remains one of the most triumphant declarations in all of Scripture: “He is not here… He has been resurrected.” With those words, Jesus is revealed as The Risen One...
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Day 27: King
The angels' announcement on Resurrection morning remains one of the most triumphant declarations in all of Scripture: “He is not here… He has been resurrected.” With those words, Jesus is revealed as The Risen One...
Nov 6, 20252 min read


El Kana – The Jealous God
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.
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Day 21 — Don’t Be Easily Threatened
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.
Nov 4, 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
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