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Sweeter Than Honey: Suffering, Anxiety, and Thorns

11/11/2025

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In #SweeterThanHoney: Suffering, #Anxiety, and Thorns, #discover how the #Apostle Paul found strength in weakness and #contentment through #God’s #grace. Based on 2 #Corinthians 10-13, this #devotional explores Paul’s #trials, anxiety, and his “thorn in the flesh,” reminding #believers that God’s grace is always sufficient and His power is perfected in our weakness. #Grow in #faith, #hope, and #endurance through the #transforming power of #Christ’s strength in your #suffering. #BibleStudy
What if we spent a few quiet moments with God each morning? What if we were intentional about making time for it? And what if we committed to doing that all year long—only to find that by the end of the year, we had read the entirety of God’s Word—His love letter to us?

How many times have you, on January 1, resolved to read the Bible from cover to cover in a year? I’ve made that commitment more times than I can count—and I’ve failed more times than I’d like to admit. But a few years ago, I tried something different. I used a one-year, chronological order of book authorship Bible Reading Itinerary.

Did you know that Genesis wasn’t the first book of the Bible written? While these plans can vary—since it’s impossible to pinpoint exact dates for some books—the plan I used began with the book of Job.

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Sweeter Than Honey: The People God Uses

11/4/2025

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Discover how #God delights in using the humble, weak, and ordinary to display His #wisdom and strength in #SweeterThanHoney: The People God Uses. Based on 1 #Corinthians 1:18-31, this #devotional explores how God chooses unlikely people to fulfill His divine purposes, reminding us that #true power and wisdom come from #Christ alone. Be #encouraged to embrace your calling and boast only in the #Lord as you walk #faithfully in His strength and #purpose. #BibleStudy #BibleReading #BibleReadingPlan
What if we spent a few quiet moments with God each morning? What if we were intentional about making time for it? And what if we committed to doing that all year long—only to find that by the end of the year, we had read the entirety of God’s Word—His love letter to us?

How many times have you, on January 1, resolved to read the Bible from cover to cover in a year? I’ve made that commitment more times than I can count—and I’ve failed more times than I’d like to admit. But a few years ago, I tried something different. I used a one-year, chronological order of book authorship Bible Reading Itinerary.

Did you know that Genesis wasn’t the first book of the Bible written? While these plans can vary—since it’s impossible to pinpoint exact dates for some books—the plan I used began with the book of Job.

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What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

10/28/2025

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Feeling uncertain about what to do next? This #encouraging #devotional, What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do, explores #biblical responses to confusion and crisis through the examples of David, Moses, and Job. Discover how to strengthen yourself in the #Lord, #pray with humility, and #trust #God’s #wisdom even in the unknown. #Learn practical ways to seek God’s #guidance, remember His #faithfulness, and walk in obedience. Perfect #encouragement for seasons of #waiting and #uncertainty.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5–6
Have you ever found yourself standing at a crossroads with no idea which direction to take?

Life can throw us some pretty big curveballs—unexpected loss, overwhelming pressure, or seasons of silence from Heaven—and we’re left asking, “What now?”


The good news is this: we don’t have all the answers, but we hold the hand of a God who does.

And that changes everything!

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What the Bible Says About Fasting

10/21/2025

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#Discover what the #Bible says about #fasting--its #purpose, power, and #spiritual impact. #Learn how #biblical fasting goes beyond #food, leading to repentance, humility, #prayer, and intimacy with #God. #Explore examples from #Scripture and how #Christians can fast today with a heart focused on #worship and dependence on the #Lord. #BiblicalFasting #ChristianDiscipline #SpiritualGrowth #PrayerAndFasting #ScriptureStudy #FastingAndPrayer #SpiritualDiscipline #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney
Fasting is a spiritual discipline woven throughout the pages of Scripture. While modern culture may often associate fasting with physical health or detoxing, the Bible reveals a much deeper purpose—one rooted in humility, worship, repentance, and dependence on God. Let’s take a look at what Scripture teaches us about fasting and how we, as believers and followers of Jesus Christ, can engage in this ancient and powerful practice.

What is Biblical fasting?
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Biblical fasting involves voluntarily abstaining from food and sometimes drink for a spiritual purpose. It’s not about manipulation, earning favor, or checking off a religious box—it’s about drawing near to God
“'Yet even now,' declares the Lord, 'return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.'” Joel 2:12

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The Sons of Korah: Week 11

10/14/2025

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The Sons of Korah: Week 11

A Devotion and Longing for God
​Psalm 88

The story of the Sons of Korah is one of remarkable redemption. Their ancestor, Korah, rebelled against God’s appointed leadership and perished under dramatic judgment (Num. 16). But “the sons of Korah did not die” (Num. 26:11). They lived—and from their lineage came some of the most heartfelt expressions of longing, worship, and devotion in the Psalms.

Though Korah sought to approach God on his own terms, his descendants teach us, through inspired song, what it means to approach God with reverence, humility, and awe. Let’s journey through the 11 psalms attributed to the Sons of Korah—Psalms 42, 44–49, 84, 85, 87, and 88. These psalms reflect a deep yearning for God’s presence and a resilient trust in His goodness, even in times of sorrow and silence.

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The Sons of Korah: Week 10

10/7/2025

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Discover the rich meaning of #Psalm 85, the tenth psalm of the Sons of Korah, a beautiful picture of #devotion, #revival, and #hope. This passage calls us to remember #God’s past #mercies, earnestly #pray for renewal, and #trust in His future #restoration through #Christ. Explore how steadfast love, #faithfulness, righteousness, and #peace meet perfectly in #Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of this #prayer for revival. A powerful #BibleStudy for those longing for God’s presence. #womenoftheword

A Devotion and Longing for God
​Psalm 87

The story of the Sons of Korah is one of remarkable redemption. Their ancestor, Korah, rebelled against God’s appointed leadership and perished under dramatic judgment (Num. 16). But “the sons of Korah did not die” (Num. 26:11). They lived—and from their lineage came some of the most heartfelt expressions of longing, worship, and devotion in the Psalms.

Though Korah sought to approach God on his own terms, his descendants teach us, through inspired song, what it means to approach God with reverence, humility, and awe. Let’s journey through the 11 psalms attributed to the Sons of Korah—Psalms 42, 44–49, 84, 85, 87, and 88. These psalms reflect a deep yearning for God’s presence and a resilient trust in His goodness, even in times of sorrow and silence.

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The Sons of Korah: Week 9

9/30/2025

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Discover the meaning of #Psalm 85, the eighth psalm of the #SonsOfKorah--a powerful picture of #devotion, #revival, and longing for #God’s presence. This psalm reminds us to remember God’s past #mercies, #pray for renewal, and look forward with #hope to His future #restoration. Explore how steadfast love, #faithfulness, righteousness, and #peace meet perfectly in #Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of this #prayer for revival. #Psalm85 #BibleStudy #Scripture #PrayerForRevival #LongingForGod #Bible

A Devotion and Longing for God
​Psalm 85

The story of the Sons of Korah is one of remarkable redemption. Their ancestor, Korah, rebelled against God’s appointed leadership and perished under dramatic judgment (Num. 16). But “the sons of Korah did not die” (Num. 26:11). They lived—and from their lineage came some of the most heartfelt expressions of longing, worship, and devotion in the Psalms.

Though Korah sought to approach God on his own terms, his descendants teach us, through inspired song, what it means to approach God with reverence, humility, and awe. Let’s journey through the 11 psalms attributed to the Sons of Korah—Psalms 42, 44–49, 84, 85, 87, and 88. These psalms reflect a deep yearning for God’s presence and a resilient trust in His goodness, even in times of sorrow and silence.

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