We can grow so used to the gifts of God that we forget their wonder. In Nazareth, the people hear Jesus teach with wisdom and know of his mighty works. Yet they see only the carpenter whose family lives nearby. They take offense at the very one who brings them life. We must search our […]

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In the story of Esther, we see God caring for his people, even though his name is never mentioned. A king’s sleepless night and a queen’s place in the palace serve his purpose. When evil seems strong, we remember that God remains in control. His plan to save his people carries on. Through Esther and […]

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As we come to communion, we see our sins and feel how far we fall short. Yet we need not stay lost in thoughts of our own weakness. We turn our eyes to Jesus, who dies for our sins and rises again. Our hope rests in his victory, not in our strength. Our faith stands […]

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We cannot keep Jesus at a safe distance. He asks more of us than respect, good words, or outward religion. Like the rich young ruler, we can come near to Jesus and still walk away when His words reach into the part of life we do not want to surrender. Doing nothing with Jesus is […]

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Sometimes life grows dark enough that we begin to wonder whether God has forgotten us. Our thoughts can turn against us, and trouble can make us feel alone. Yet Romans 8 gives us something solid to hold onto: if God gave His own Son for us, then we can know that He truly loves us. […]

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The Bible uses the word “world” in more than one way, and understanding the difference helps us understand what God is asking of us. Sometimes the world means God’s creation and the people He loves. Other times it means the systems, values, and ways of thinking that stand against God. So when Scripture tells us […]

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Jesus is not only part of an old story. He is alive and working in us today. He is God, the light of God’s glory, and the One who holds all things together. He is greater than Moses, and everything God has done points us toward Him. Through Jesus, we can come near to God. […]

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There is a war going on, and James tells us plainly where it starts. It does not begin on battlefields or in courtrooms. It begins in our own hearts, in the quiet place where we decide what we love most. When strife and fighting break out among us, we are wise to look there first. […]

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