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Redeeming Today for God’s Glory

8/14/2026

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Discover how to redeem the time for God’s glory in this encouraging Christian blog post, Let Today Be Something Good. Learn what Scripture teaches about living intentionally, making the most of each day, and using your time for eternal purposes. Through biblical wisdom from Ephesians 5:15-16, Psalm 118:24, and James 4:14, be encouraged to embrace each day as a gift, walk faithfully with Christ, and leave behind something that honors God. Perfect for Christian living, spiritual growth, and faith encouragement.
"This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind. Let it be something good!"
I recently read that quote, and it made me pause. What a sobering reminder—each day is a gift from God, and how we spend it matters eternally. We are exchanging a portion of our life for what we do today. What, then, are we leaving behind?

Scripture urges us to live with this kind of intentionality. The apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 5:15–16, “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.”

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Prodigal Prayers: Week 32

8/11/2026

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Prodigal Prayers Week 32: A Prayer for Seeking is a powerful Christian devotional and Bible study focused on praying for prodigals using Luke 18:27 and Luke 19:10. Discover how to trust God’s power, pray for repentance, protection, and restoration, and believe in His promise to seek and save the lost. Perfect for those seeking encouragement, faith, and guidance in praying for loved ones who have strayed.
Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

​There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

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5 Ways to Let the Peace of God Rule in Your Heart

8/7/2026

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Discover 5 Ways to Let the Peace of God Rule in Your Heart through this encouraging Christian devotional based on Colossians 3:15. Learn how to experience God’s peace in stressful seasons by surrendering control, dwelling on Scripture, practicing gratitude, guarding your heart, and staying connected to Jesus through prayer. This Bible study on peace, faith, and spiritual growth will help you replace anxiety with trust and allow the peace of Christ to reign in your daily life.
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
There’s a small but powerful word tucked into Colossians 3:15 that we might read right past: “Let.” Paul doesn’t say to force the peace of God to rule, or make it happen. He says let—which implies choice. Permission. Surrender.

Letting the peace of God rule isn’t passive, but intentional. It means creating space for His peace to reign, and not allowing fear, anxiety, or control to take over the throne of our hearts.

So how do we make this choice—daily, practically, faithfully? Let's take a look at some action items that will help us do that today.

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Prodigal Prayers: Week 31

8/4/2026

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Discover Prodigal Prayers: Week 31 – A Prayer for Need, a powerful Christian devotional and Bible study based on Luke 15. Learn how to pray for a prodigal’s spiritual awakening, trust God’s pursuit of the lost, and intercede with faith. This post encourages believers to pray for conviction, surrender, restoration, God’s timing, grace, and the power to transform hearts and bring prodigals home.
Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

​There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

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When Nothing Makes Sense

7/31/2026

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When life doesn’t make sense, find peace in God’s promises. This encouraging Christian blog post shares powerful Bible verses about trusting God in hard times, waiting seasons, and uncertainty. Be reminded of God’s faithfulness, provision, and presence through Scripture. Discover hope, strength, and truth as you learn to rely on God’s Word, not your feelings, and anchor your faith in His unchanging promises.

Go Back to What God Promised

​There are seasons in life when nothing seems to make sense. I've been there. You've probably been there as well.

The pieces don’t fit together. The answers don’t come. The pain doesn’t seem to lift. The waiting stretches longer than we expected. The prayers we have prayed over and over feel like they are met with silence.

Maybe you are walking through one of those seasons right now.

Your heart feels tired from carrying questions you cannot answer. Your mind replays situations you cannot fix. Your faith feels stretched by circumstances you never imagined facing.

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Prodigal Prayers: Week 30

7/28/2026

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Prodigal Prayers: Week 30
Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

​There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

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4 Attitudes to Maintain Your Joy

7/24/2026

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Discover how to maintain lasting joy through a powerful study of Philippians. This Christian blog post explores four key attitudes--single mind, submissive mind, spiritual mind, and secure mind--to overcome worry, circumstances, and distractions. Learn how to renew your mind, focus on Christ, and experience God’s peace, power, and provision. Perfect for Bible study, spiritual growth, and Christian encouragement for believers seeking joy in every season.

Identifying the 4 Attitudes of Joy
​in Philippians

Last month, we looked at some thieves of our joy in 4 Ways to Take Back Your Joy. Do you remember them? Have you encountered them this month? They could manifest in circumstances, people, things, or worry. Or maybe you found another one that isn’t stated in this list. The important takeaway from the first part of our study is to identify the things that steal our joy and seek God’s help to combat those thieves with His Word and renewing our minds. I believe that Paul lays out for us four attitudes, one from each chapter of Philippians, that can help you maintain your joy.[1] Let’s take a quick survey of these chapters as they relate to our attitudes and thinking!

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