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Wisdom Wears a Name

The book of Proverbs invites us to pursue wisdom, but today I’m seeing more clearly than ever that wisdom isn’t just a concept—it’s a person. Jesus is wisdom in the flesh, and following Him is the wisest choice we can make.

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The Kingdom Starts Small

By trusting God’s small beginnings, we’re called to be patient with others and ourselves, allowing room for slow, steady transformation as God builds his kingdom through seemingly ordinary acts of faith.

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Yet I Will Rejoice

Those three words—“Yet I will rejoice”—are a powerful declaration of faith. Habakkuk’s final words echo the cries of Job and David: life is hard, justice is mysterious, but God is still good. May you find courage today to say, even in uncertainty, “I will take joy in the God of my salvation.”

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Your Life Is a Billboard: What’s the Message?

Imagine your life as a billboard on display for the world. What message does it send? Psalm 71 offers a model: a life lived in dependence on God. May your testimony, like the psalmist’s, boldly proclaim, “You are my strong refuge.”

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When the Wait Feels Endless

Waiting can feel unbearable, whether it’s just for a day or for a decade. I want to talk with you about how the prophet Micah helped me reframe what waiting really means—and how it’s not just about patience, but about trust in a God who never forgets His word.

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Where Is Your Heart Really?

Friend, if you’ve ever wondered whether God sees your needs, take heart. Jesus tells us not to worry, because our Father already knows what we need. He cares for the birds—and He cares even more for you. Let’s release our anxieties today and trust in His abundant provision.

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Lord, Teach Us to Pray (Even with an iPad)

You may have every modern convenience at your fingertips, but don’t let that replace your connection with the One who provides what you truly need. As we learn from Jesus’ parable, it’s not about having it all figured out—it’s about knowing who to go to, and trusting that He cares.

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Mercy at the Edge

Whether we find ourselves in the darkest depths of despair or sent on mission to the farthest corners of the earth, God is both our refuge and our strength, faithfully with us in every place and every purpose.

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The God Who Revives: Meeting Us Where We Are

Centering on Isaiah 57:15 and Jesus’ tender moment in John 13, this devotion reminds us that God’s presence is both transcendent and intimately near. It offers hope that, while we may not grasp His purposes now, God continually revives and restores us, preparing us for the day when all will become clear.

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