Developing A 15-Minute Morning Devotional Habit

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Do your mornings ever feel rushed? The alarm goes off, and suddenly you’re in motion: coffee brewing, kids waking up, tasks piling on your to-do list. Before you know it, the day has swept you away. I’ve been there, too. But I’ve also discovered that giving God just 15 focused minutes in the morning can … Read more

The Role of Emotion in Worship and How to Balance It

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Struggling with emotion during worship? You’re not alone. Many believers wrestle with questions like: Am I too emotional in worship? Not emotional enough? The truth is, emotion is a powerful part of worship, but without balance, it can either run wild or be shut down. When I was first ushered into my church family, shock … Read more

What it Really Means to Walk by Faith and Not by Sight, and Why it Matters

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Ever thought of life as a journey rather than a destination? The Bible often uses the metaphor of walking to describe how we should live our day-to-day lives. It’s about moving forward, making choices, and navigating through what life throws our way. Digging into 2 Corinthians 5:6–9, the Apostle Paul encourages believers not to get … Read more

The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian Life (Biblical Guide)

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Do you ever long for a closer walk with God but feel unsure how to get there? I know I have. There are days when life feels overwhelming, and I wonder how I’ll make it through. But then I’m reminded that I’m not walking alone. The Holy Spirit is with me, guiding, comforting, and empowering … Read more

Responding with Truth and Love to Homosexuality: A Loving and Biblical Response (Part 3)

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In Part 2 of this series, we wrestled with some of the most common objections and questions people raise about what the Bible says on homosexuality. We saw that Scripture speaks with both clarity and compassion: calling sin what it is, while also holding out hope in Christ. But the conversation can’t stop there. At … Read more

Answering Common Questions About Homosexuality and Christianity: A Loving and Biblical Response (Part 2)

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Introduction: From Truth to Conversation In Part 1 of this series, we explored what the Bible clearly teaches about sexuality and marriage: that God designed it as a covenant between one man and one woman. We also saw that while Scripture speaks plainly about sin, it also speaks with hope, offering forgiveness and transformation through … Read more

What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? A Loving and Biblical Response (Part 1)

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Introduction: A Tender Truth in a Broken World I’ve known and loved many people who identify as gay or lesbian: former colleagues, dear friends, neighbors, even churchmates and extended family members. Many of them are among the kindest, most thoughtful, and genuinely caring individuals I’ve ever met. I’ve seen their devotion in how they serve … Read more

Breaking the Poverty Mindset: A Christian’s Guide to Abundance in Christ

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Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck or constantly feeling like there’s never enough? Many Christians struggle with this, not because God wants us to live in lack, but because we’ve unknowingly embraced a poverty mindset. If you’ve ever felt guilty about having money, believed that being poor is more spiritual, or struggled to … Read more

How To Follow Jesus Daily: A Practical And Biblical Guide

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“Then He said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” – Luke 9:23 (NIV) Following Jesus isn’t just a big, one-time decision we make at a church altar or during a life crisis. It’s a daily invitation; an ongoing relationship that … Read more

10 Things Every Worship Leader Should Know About Choosing Songs

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I’ll never forget one Sunday morning. The worship leader was having a great time, singing her heart out to the Lord. The team was on point, the instruments were tight, and the transitions were smooth. But as I looked around at the congregation, something felt off. Some were fiddling with their phones. A mom was … Read more