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Continue reading →: Advent Devotional: The Promise of the Light and the Lamb – Thursday – Day Nineteen – December 18th
Scriptures: Zechariah 4:1-14, Revelation 4:9-5:5, Matthew 25:1-13 As we continue this season of Advent, we reflect on the coming of Christ and the anticipation of His return. The Scripture passages this week draw us into a deeper understanding of God’s power, holiness, and the hope we have in Christ. In…
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Continue reading →: What’s in Your Sponge? Living Life Saturated With the Presence of God
A dear brother in Christ reminded me of something, and if you’ve ever cleaned a counter or wiped up a spill, you already understand a spiritual truth that keeps speaking to me: a sponge can only ring out what it has soaked up. If it’s been sitting in clean water,…
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Continue reading →: Advent Devotional: Preparing for His Coming – Wednesday – Day Eighteen – December 17th
Scriptures: Zechariah 3:1-10, Revelation 4:1-8, Matthew 24:45-51 As we journey through Advent, we are reminded of God’s promise of restoration, the coming of Christ, and the need for readiness. In Zechariah 3:1-10, we witness Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, clothed in filthy garments, symbolizing…
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Continue reading →: Advent Devotional: The Coming of Hope – Tuesday – Day Seventeen – December 16th
Scriptures: Zechariah 2:1-13, Revelation 3:14-22, Matthew 24:32-44 As we journey through Advent, we anticipate the coming of Christ, not only as a child in Bethlehem but as the Sovereign King who will return to restore all things. In Zechariah 2:1-13, the prophet envisions a future of peace and restoration where…
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Continue reading →: Advent Devotional: Hope in the Promised Restoration – Monday – Day Sixteen – December 15th
Scriptures: Zechariah 1:7-17, Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 24:15-31 In Zechariah 1:7-17, the prophet receives a vision of God’s promises to restore His people and have mercy on Jerusalem. God’s assurance that He is zealous for His people and will return to comfort them is a profound reminder that even in seasons…
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Continue reading →: Advent Devotional: A Call to Faithfulness and Hope – Saturday – Day Fourteen – December 13th
Scriptures: Haggai 2:1-9, Revelations 3:1-6, Matthew 24:1-14 As we close week two of Advent, Haggai 2:1-9, Revelation 3:1-6, and Matthew 24:1-14 remind us of God’s unshakable promise and the call to faithfulness amidst uncertainty. In Haggai, God speaks through the prophet to a discouraged people, promising to fill His house…
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Continue reading →: Advent Devotional: Renewing Our Zeal for God – Friday – Day 13 – December 12th
Scriptures: Haggai 1:1-15, Revelations 2:18-29, Matthew 23:27-39 As we reflect on Haggai 1:1-15, Revelation 2:18-29, and Matthew 23:27-39, a central theme emerges: God calls His people to live with authentic devotion, not hollow religiosity. In Haggai, God rebukes His people for prioritizing their comforts over rebuilding His temple. Their neglect…
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Continue reading →: The Quiet Strength of Being Curious
There’s a scene in Ted Lasso—one of the most quoted, replayed, and quietly profound moments of the whole series—that has stayed with me ever since I first watched it. It’s the dart scene. Ted steps up to the line, underestimated as always, smiles that humble Kansas smile, and says something…
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Continue reading →: Advent Devotional: Refined by His Justice – Thursday – Day 12 – December 11th
Scriptures: Amos 9:1-10, Revelations 2:8-17, Matthew 23:13-26 In Amos 9:1-10, we encounter a God of justice who does not overlook sin. The prophet describes God’s righteous judgment on a nation that has turned away from Him, a reminder that God’s holiness demands accountability. Yet, even in the midst of judgment,…


