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Fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives
The Bible teaches us that God has a purpose and a plan for each of our lives. “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared befo... »
Refreshing my perspective
I’m reading through the Bible, and something that always stands out to me are all the stories in the Old Testament that show that God had a great plan—Joseph, Esther, Dav... »
A “little” triangle
I can’t help but smile when I hear someone say, “Oh, the only musical instrument I play is the triangle!” Usually it’s meant to jokingly inform others of how unmusical th... »
Embracing faith in every season
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). These words remind us that life unfolds in seasons, each one carrying its... »
While traveling
I have traveled quite a bit by train, bus, and other means of public transportation. I have always enjoyed it, as it gives me a chance to read, reflect, and write. I als... »
Our calling
As followers of Jesus, we are not of this world (John 15:19). Our calling is to “be conformed to the image of his Son” (Romans 8:29), “transformed by the renewing of [our... »
God’s idea of perfection
Lately I’ve been thinking about the growth process, and I wanted to share a few of my thoughts with you. Jesus said: “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Fath... »
Finding God’s will
5 steps to discover His plan for your life A recent devotional I read explained that the main point we should consider when making decisions is for our plans to align wit... »
Setting priorities
You will often find in life that there is more to do than you are realistically able to do. There will always be something you aren’t getting to, and there will always be... »
If You Go, I’ll Go
Were you ever invited to an event that you’d never been to before, where you felt a bit of trepidation? And in that situation, possibly you told your best friend, “If you... »
No tears in heaven
I have learned to appreciate every gift, big or small, that comes to me from the One from whom all blessings flow. The freedom of finding your identity in Jesus and knowi... »
Never alone
The author of the book of Ecclesiastes penned these timeless words of wisdom, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3... »