In my Women in the Bible class, I was struck by how the book of Esther never mentions God’s name, yet His presence is woven throughout the story. That silence mirrors seasons in our own lives when God feels distant, but faith calls us to keep seeking Him anyway. Today we’ll look at how trials grow our faith and how steady, everyday obedience positions us to see God at work.

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Scripture paints a much fuller picture of purity than what you may have grown up with. James reminds us that true faith is both caring for others and keeping our hearts free from the world’s pollution. Today we’ll explore what it means to pursue a pure heart that is wholehearted toward God and rooted in His love.

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When we ask what God values most, Scripture shows us a Father who delights in compassion, love, and generosity. He isn’t distant or domineering, but instead longs for relationship and loves to pour out goodness on His children. Today we’ll explore how His cheerful giving shapes our own call to give with joy and trust in His abundant care.

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When we first studied 1 Peter, I’ll admit this passage was one I had to wrestle with. It’s often been misunderstood or misapplied, but when we look closer, we see it’s not about silencing women—it’s about cultivating a heart that reflects God. Today, let’s dig into what it really means to have the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit that is precious in His sight.

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I’ve come to believe God has a way of speaking right through the radio, with lyrics that land exactly when I need them most. Sometimes they make me laugh, sometimes they bring me to tears, but always they remind me of His presence in the everyday. And recently, one song in particular pointed me back to Scripture and the truth that God values us deeply—setting the stage for today’s reflection.


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Religion can be a beautiful part of our faith—but when it becomes the goal instead of the guide, it can lose its purpose. God never designed us for rule-following alone; He created us for relationship. Let's explore how even good things like religious practices can become worthless when they replace the One they’re meant to point us toward.

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It’s easy to laugh at a giant golden bunny in a kids’ Bible movie—but idolatry isn’t always so obvious. Sometimes, the things we trust most quietly take God’s place in our hearts, leaving us stressed, disconnected, and chasing fulfillment that never comes. Today, we’re naming those hidden idols and turning back to the One who truly satisfies.

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We’ve all heard the phrases—bamboozled, hoodwinked, taken for a ride—and while they might sound amusing, being conned is no joke. Jesus warns us to watch out for a deeper deception: the lie that life is found in possessions.

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Fear is a powerful force—wired into our bodies to protect us, but not meant to control us. Scripture reminds us that the fear of God is not dread, but reverence that moves us to faithful action. Let's dig deeper into how fear can either bury what God has given us or propel us to use it boldly for His glory.

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Ever traded something you thought was valuable, only to realize it was a counterfeit? The world is full of shiny promises that don’t deliver—but God’s kingdom flips the script, offering true worth not in what we achieve, but in who we are in Christ. This week, we’re diving into what Scripture calls worthless, so we don’t spend our lives chasing what won’t last.

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