Amose DingToday, it is Monday!One of my favorite morning scripture is Psalm 118:24. I love the second stanza, "We will rejoice and be glad in it."Isaiah 50:4 is also a powerful morning scripture where it states, "Morning by morning he wakens me.." The Lord is responsible for waking us up every...
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Today, it is Monday!One of my favorite morning scripture is Psalm 118:24. I love the second stanza, "We will rejoice and be glad in it."Isaiah 50:4 is also a powerful morning scripture where it states, "Morning by morning he wakens me.." The Lord is responsible for waking us up every...
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By Edwin and Meshia Waleh Medical School & Debt Since I can remember, I (Meshia) have always wanted to be a doctor. I believe God made me to be a doctor, however, I wish I had taken more time to research the value and reward proposition before embarking on my medic
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Photo by: Abel Escobar No sir. Your electricity will not be back on till June 24thand possibly not until June 29th. Saturday night, June 17th, we had a powerful storm blow through Tulsa, Oklahoma, …
Amose DingToday, it is Monday!One of my favorite morning scripture is Psalm 118:24. I love the second stanza, "We will rejoice and be glad in it."Isaiah 50:4 is also a powerful morning scripture where it states, "Morning by morning he wakens me.." The Lord is responsible for waking us up every...
Friendship is one of life’s most priceless gifts because it enhances and warms our experiences. It’s a bond that can’t be broken, no matter how far apart you are or how bad things get. The beauty, depth, and value of genuine friendship are all encapsulated in these friendship quotes. Friends are the colorful threads that
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Genealogy and NativityThe genealogy and Nativity of Jesus are described in two of the four canonical gospels: the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke. While Luke traces the genealogy upwards towards Adam and God, Matthew traces it downwards towards Jesus. Both gospels state that Jesus was begotten not...
Marriage is often painted as the ultimate antidote to loneliness.We imagine a lifelong partnership filled with shared laughter, deep conversations, and an unshakable bond.But what happens when reality doesn’t quite match the dream?What happens when, despite having a loving husband, a wife finds herself feeling profoundly alone?It’s a paradox that...
I was at a wedding last week, and as I watched the couple take their vows, I looked at their faces and saw the love and excitement written all over it.I loved it.I love attending weddings.My favorite part is listening to the vows.It’s a beautiful moment that holds so much...
Where I come from, prayers are quite important.When you greet an elderly person, they would respond with a word of prayer over you.One sign that they already expect you to get married is how their prayers for you change.So, they suddenly go from praying for you to get a good...
A Demat (Dematerialized) account is essential for trading and investing in the stock market. It holds your securities like shares, bonds, and mutual funds in electronic form, making transactions seamless and secure. If you're looking to open demat account, follow these simple steps:Steps to Open a Demat Account1. Choose a...
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“He has shown you, O Man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8Being a Christ-follower is not easy. Just ask Paul the Apostle. According to the Bible, he was...
The truth is that no one wakes up suddenly to demand a divorce.They must have been considering it for quite some time before acting on the thought.This is true for many husbands.The desire for a divorce may simmer quietly for months or even years before it’s finally voiced.The thought of...
Correct Score betting is one of the most popular betting markets in football. It has gained significant traction among sports bettors, offering the potential for high rewards. If you’re new to football betting or want to learn more about Correct Score, this comprehensive guide will help you understand everything you...
my body will die, but my heart will go on, because I believe in Jesus and I have eternal life.
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At this they began to argue with each other because they hadn't brought any bread. Jesus knew what they were saying, so he said, “Why are you arguing about having no bread? Don’t you know or understand even yet? Are your hearts too hard to take it in?” – Mark...
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“If you love me, keep my commands.” —John 14:15 The day I received salvation was unusual. It was 2:30 a.m. on a Saturday night/Sunday morning when my dad had gotten home from work. I was 8 years old, bright-eyed, and ready to serve the Lord with my whole heart. But...
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Initially released in theaters in April 2024, Someone Like You follows the heartbreaking journey of a young architect who loses his best friend to tragedy. While processing through his grief, he is compelled to launch a comprehensive search for his friend’s secret sister, a twin who was separated as an...
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And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul. And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice,...
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My upcoming novel, "Unwavering Faith," explores the challenges faced by a Christian family whose children begin to question the very foundations of their beliefs. While fictional, the story reflects a reality I see around me every day here in Nigeria. The blurb reads:"How do you hold on to faith when...
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Jesus is a central figure in Christianity, the world's largest religion. He is believed by most Christians to be the Son of God, the messiah, and the incarnation of God.Here are some things Christians believe about Jesus:LifeJesus was born in Bethlehem around 6–4 BCE and died in Jerusalem around 30...
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In a world where valuing human life is countercultural, how do you respond?God’s providence has always held a special significance in my life. But just days before my mom passed away, the idea that God was guarding my life even before I was born became much more meaningful—far beyond a...
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15The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. 16And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17but you must not eat from the tree of the...
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4This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.5Now no shrub had yet appeared on the earth and no plant had yet sprung up, for the Lord God had not sent rain on the earth...
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3And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day.
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6And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” 7So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. 8God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the...
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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
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By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
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28God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”
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26Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
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24And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. 25God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds,...
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24And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. 25God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds,...
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20And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.” 21So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their...
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20And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.” 21So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their...
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14And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, 15and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the...
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11Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so. 12The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it...
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9And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. 10God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good.
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For so many, the idea of leaving one’s humble beginnings to seek fame and fortune in a land foreign to their own can be intoxicating. And why not, the bright lights and big city offers opportunities and experiences that can dazzle the imagination beyond what seems possible. But sometimes, what...
Just as we needed God last week, we also need Him to carry us through this upcoming week. Here are some uplifting Saturday prayers that you can pray to help you recharge and regain strength for the week that is to come. He is with you now and He will...
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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It always has been. I love watching Thanksgiving Day parades on TV. I love the aroma of pumpkin pie and turkey roasting in the oven. I love the feel and sound of family gathering. I love the crisp cool air that fills my lungs and...
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a time when we traditionally celebrate the blessings we enjoy in life. Many families have a tradition of sitting around their table and each guest or family member saying what they are thankful for.I’m thankful for my salvation. For that to be possible I am thankful for...
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If you look back at Pilgrims who came to America in the early 1600s, they celebrated their first “thanksgiving” with a feast of praise despite what they had endured. Many of these settlers lost loved ones and suffered from hunger, disease, and threats during the first year. Yet they were...
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If you’re like me, you have already started selecting gifts for those on your list. And every year, I reflect on books I have read that I think others would enjoy, too. This is a varied list, mainly highlighting my favorite texts across many genres. The first category I mention...
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What exactly does it mean to give thanks?When the store clerk rings up your purchases, loads them in a bag, and puts the bags in your cart, you say “thank you”. And sometimes the clerk thanks you for coming in.Is that it? Let’s dig deeper.When you lose your wallet and...
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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. -- John 14:27 (NIV)My husband called, “Honey, the roads are awful here at work. I’ll be late coming...
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When we begin to rely on God, things will be changed. May the God be with you.
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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light...
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Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of a new day. I offer this day to you. May everything I do today be done with love and for your glory. Guide my thoughts, words, and actions, and help me to be a source of kindness and encouragement to others. Amen.
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James Morris, the son of disgraced Gateway Church founder Robert Morris in Southlake, Texas, has announced that the new church he intends to plant will be called Passage Church.The announcement, which was shared on X by abuse survivor advocate Amy Smith, comes more than a week after James Morris revealed...
“Lord will keep you from all harm–he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121:7-8As my husband braked to merge into traffic streaming onto a two-lane bridge, I cautioned large trucks were coming. He pulled out anyway, and...
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Today is difficult, tomorrow will be more difficult, the day after tomorrow will be beautiful, but most people will die at tomorrow evening.
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You're way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God, that is who You are. You're here....
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“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”- Proverbs 16:9Please pray:Dear God, I thank you for not counting us out. I thank you for coaching us back into the throws of life. Thank you, that no matter how many people count us out, you never...
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What is success for a pastor? In my last post, I approached it from within a pastor’s perspective. We often judge ourselves against individuals who “have it all” (ministry-wise), but, later, it is revealed that they’ve sacrificed the heart of what it is to be a pastor to get there....
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Today, it is 8/21/2024 Wednessday.Karl Vaters: Hi, I'm Karl Vaters and I'm a small church pastor, and welcome to Can This Work in the Small Church. My guest is Alan Briggs. Alan is a pastor in Colorado Springs. He's the author of “Staying Is the New Going.” He's the host...
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"Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you," -- Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)When we look at the context of this Scripture, the Apostle Matthew referenced basically all our earthly needs, what you wear, what you will eat, what you drink, all...
A Verse for Reflection:“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 2:1 (NKJV)Please Pray:Jesus, thank you for giving us Your power, Your love, and Your self-control. You are infinitely able to conquer all, and...
“The Lord says, ‘I will save the one who loves me. I will keep him safe because he trusts me. He will call out to me and I will answer him. I will be with him in times of trouble. I will save him and honor him. I will give...
“The Lord says, ‘I will save the one who loves me. I will keep him safe because he trusts me. He will call out to me and I will answer him. I will be with him in times of trouble. I will save him and honor him. I will give...
“They (the seraphim) were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” – Isaiah 6:3 When I was a child we wore “Sunday” dresses and often hats and gloves to show respect to God when we attended church. The...
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High God shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1Last week I had to bury my cousin who had died by an act of violence. He was only 29-years-old and an only child. It was a great...
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” — John 4:24Dear Heavenly Father, I praise you today for sending me a Helper, Advocate, and Comforter. Give me eyes that see you, ears that hear you, and a heart that always follows you. Awaken my...
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” — John 4:24I remember winking at God as a child and effortlessly chatting with Him as if He was my invisible friend. There was a picture of me when I turned six in a puffy purple...
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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the power of the dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the evil comes you may...
“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36 Hurricane Frederick hit the Gulf Coast with unabated fury in the fall of 1979. Craig and I were newlyweds and had never experienced a storm with such intensity and anger. The following morning, as we...
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As darkness settled, Peter decided to go fishing.Maybe he thought it was the only thing left that he could control. Jesus, whom he loved, had died and risen again. He was overjoyed in knowing his beloved teacher and friend was alive, but guilt-ridden after denying Him (John 18:15-27). His shame...
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” - James 1:5Dear Lord, I desire to grow in Your wisdom. Help me build my life on the rock of Your wisdom so I can make spiritually informed...
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First lady Jill Biden praised the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Paris, France, even though the day’s events included sexually suggestive performances that took direct swipes at Christianity while promoting LGBT ideology and paying homage to pagan gods.
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“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” – John 8:36 Hurricane Frederick hit the Gulf Coast with unabated fury in the fall of 1979. Craig and I were newlyweds and had never experienced a storm with such intensity and anger. The following morning, as we...
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Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ...
I want to know Christ–yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.” (Philippians 3:10-11 NIV)Growing up on a farm, I had a front-row seat to God’s wonders. Tiny seeds...
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n order to follow the example of Christ and love our friends until the end, we must be willing to keep our mouths shut and serve them, even when they’re being difficult. The disciples weren’t in the midst of a deep trial; they weren’t on the edge of disaster. They...
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In order to follow the example of Christ and love our friends until the end, we must be willing to keep our mouths shut and serve them, even when they’re being difficult. The disciples weren’t in the midst of a deep trial; they weren’t on the edge of disaster. They...
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Cue the booming movie guy voice. “In a world . . . An inter-dimensional demigod has broken into our realm with a plot to enslave humanity. Only one man has the ability to save the people of Earth. And that man is . . . ”You?If you ever find yourself...
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Some time back as I was leaving a meeting, I saw a stray shopping cart rolling rapidly down hill towards cars parked below. There were 4 or 5 people within a few feet of it. I started to run to catch it but stopped and said to myself, “that’s ok,...
