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Don’t Let Procrastination Steal Your Joy
Don’t let procrastination steal your year. Learn how small, focused actions can build momentum and help you follow through on what matters most.
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Renee GotcherinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Moving Past the Prayer Emoji
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” –Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)Although I know it’s not a healthy habit, I often find myself rolling over in bed to...
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I Tested What AI Actually Can't Do Spiritually. The Results Surprised Me.
I've spent twenty years studying artificial intelligence. I know what these systems can do better than most people writing about them from a faith perspective.Which is exactly why what I'm about to tell you surprised me.I went in expecting AI to fail at the obvious things — prayer, genuine empathy,...
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Mary Rooney Armand
The Story of Hagar: Becoming Who God Created You to Be
The story of Hagar in the Bible has been shared many times. Her rejection, wandering, and strength. Brooke Jevicks adds beautiful insight into the story of Hagar through a powerful lens, connecting her experiences to Hagar's story.
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1Can AI Actually Help You Study the Bible? An IT Professor's Honest Review
Students in my AI courses ask me tech questions. Students in my theology courses ask me faith questions. Almost nobody asks me both at once — which is exactly why I think this particular question doesn't get answered well anywhere.So here it is: an honest review of AI for Bible...
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Lisa Price
2The Real Reasons Christians Don’t Grow-
Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven- Matthew 18:3 NASB Transformation and growth are non-negotiables of the Chr…
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3The Crossmap Podcast: Author Bunni Pounds on 'America Reads the Bible' Event
We are currently living in a nation that desperately needs leaders who are resolute in standing upon the principles created by our founding fathers. It is these tenets of freedom and liberty that have forged a nation of opportunity and promise. But long before foundational leaders like George Washington, Thomas...
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Tricia Thornton
4When "Being Nice" Becomes a Warning Sign: What Every Parent Should Know About the Fawn Response
Most parents are familiar with the fight-or-flight response — that rush of adrenaline when something feels threatening. But there’s a lesser-known fear response that quietly affects people: the fawn response. And understanding it could change how you connect with your children, manage your own emotions, and model healthy relationships in...
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5Put the Cap on the Marker: Erasing the Lines Between Us and Our Neighbors
And chaos is our reality without God. From the very beginning, in Genesis, when God created the world, He hovered over the chaos and spoke order into the chaos. This command is one of the ways God spoke order into the chaos of our relationships.
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That’s Not Fair…Or Is It?
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I heard one story from my seminary student: My father-in-law called me on a Tuesday afternoon last spring. He'd been at his men's Bible study and someone had mentioned Bitcoin — again. "Every week someone brings it up," he said, half exasperated. "I just smile and nod. I have no...
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The Theology of the 91st Minute: The Legacy of the Miracle at Camp Nou; Part 1: The Paradox of Weakness and the 89-Minute Silence
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Why Does Silence Feel Wrong?
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Why Classical Music Still Matters: A Christian Perspective on Beauty, Discipline, and Worship
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Free Bible School in Lagos - Christian Personal Development
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The 89th Minute Miracle: What Inter Milan Teaches Us About God's Timing and Leaving the "Safe Zone"
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The Rich Supply from the Water of Life
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The Perfect Mechanic
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Obey God even when it doesn’t make sense!
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Sylvia GreerinStories That Still Breathe
What do you do with the worst version of yourself?
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The AI That Was Too Dangerous to Release — And What That Means for the Church
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Trusting God When I Don’t Understand — Vaneetha Risner
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Bach’s Pastoral Beauty: “Sheep May Safely Graze” from Cantata BWV 208
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The Gift of Today: Being Faithful to God in Everyday Life
Part of being faithful to God means we must live today intentionally and expectantly in all that God has planned for us!
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The Lions of San Mamés: How Athletic Bilbao’s Sacred Vow Defies the Colosseum of Modern Football
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Is Jesus Gullible? Questions About Jesus You May Be Thinking Of. - Bravester
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Loving an Adult Child who has Rejected God-
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What Happens When Nobody's Singing?
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Colorful Hymns: Practical Piano Tips for Smarter Practice
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JESUS IS LOOKING FOR FAITH
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Is This Worship… or Just a Show? A Question Rising Again in Today’s Worship
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The Love That Overcomes Death(The Confession of Peter)
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When Hurtful Words Hit Their Mark
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We have all felt it—that specific, hollow ache that follows a reluctant "yes."It usually happens with the people we love most. It’s the family dinner you attended out of sheer obligation while your own spirit was fraying. It’s the friend whose crisis always becomes your midnight marathon, leaving you depleted...
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Biblical Insights: Messages of Warning and Comfort from Animals in Your Dreams
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A Quiet Breath in Bach: Arioso from Cantata BWV 156
Continuing from the previous post, I’d like to share another beautiful piece from Johann Sebastian Bach’s cantatas—Arioso from Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe, BWV 156 (“I stand with one foot in the grave”).This instrumental sinfonia is cherished for its calm, expressive melody. Originally written for oboe and strings,...
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Bach’s Cantatas: Encountering Faith Through Music
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A Confession of a Sinner, A Song of Grace: Amazing Grace
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Hate being lied to
When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. -John 8:44b, NLT I hate being lied to. In other words, I don’t like being manipulated because that is what being lied to is about–namely, manipulation. Someone who lies to you is trying to manipulate you. … Continue reading "Hate being lied to"
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A Study Of John 12:1-11
A study of John 12:1-11 reveals extravagant love, an ultruistic guise and spiritual vision, and seeking spectacle over substance.
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Doubts, Darkness, and Unanswered Questions
We have both found ourselves grappling with doubts, darkness and unanswered questions in our current seasons of life.
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Provision Beyond the Ordinary
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Even on the Hard Days, Joy is Always Found in Jesus
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Wrestling with God in Prayer - A Nighttime Prayer
“And He (God) said, 'Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But he (Jacob) said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!” – Genesis 32:26Please Pray: Abba, You know how frail our hearts can be, yet You love us. When our faith falters, You are faithful still....
1 min readMaureen Hall Puccini
My 2026 Spring Memes
Each of these quotes is special to me. But as a newborn believer, the words "God made you and God doesn't make junk" were life-altering.
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Stevens BrookesinDr.Daniel
You're Already on the Road...(M)
What to do when you're exhausted, directionless — and closer than you thinkHave you ever gone through the motions of a day — commute, meetings, responsibilities — and somewhere in the middle of it all, felt strangely... empty?Not broken. Not in crisis. Just quietly asking: What am I actually moving...
3 min read- G. RiversinSlowly & Honestly
From Shame to Grace
Have you ever noticed how quickly we reach for a "mask" the moment we fail?There's this one moment in the book of Genesis that always makes me pause and think. The moment Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit, what do they do first? They don't pray. They don't confess....
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BOOK REVIEW: THE GREAT DEPRESSION A DIARY — Faith and Finances Ministry
Book Reviewed by Patrick Blair on April 27, 2026
3 min read- Robert WilliamsinThe 91st Minute
The April Hangover and the Art of the 1-0 Grind: Surviving the Business End of Faith
Welcome to late April in European football. The mud is thicker, the legs are heavier, and absolutely nobody cares about how pretty your passing triangles look anymore. We have officially entered what the English call the “business end” of the season. At this stage, the pursuit of beautiful football takes...
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Pro-Tip: Not talking positive is a sign of discard in progress
When a cheater is done with you, they might refuse to talk about what they enjoy about being married to you. This makes it easier on them both to cheat on you and to discard you. After all, the positives would remind them of real losses that come with the ending of the marriage. Such … Continue reading "Pro-Tip: Not talking positive is a sign of discard in progress"
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The Season I Kept Skipping
A friend of mine — I'll call him David — grew up in the same kind of church I did. Contemporary. Energetic. The kind of place where December meant Christmas music from the first Sunday of the month, sometimes earlier. Bright lights, full production, the works. He loved it. So...
5 min read- Renee GotcherinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Moving Past the Prayer Emoji – A Nighttime Prayer
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” –Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, I am so grateful that I can communicate with you directly through prayer. Jesus...
1 min read - Stacey BarkleyinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
That's Not Fair ... Or is It? - A Nighttime Prayer
“If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you.” -- John 15:7 (HCSB)Please Pray: Lord, please forgive me for the times I question Your answers. Help me trust that You see the bigger picture and are working...
1 min read - Robert WilliamsinThe 91st Minute
The Anatomy of a 5-0 Slaughter: Sunderland's Transition Trap and the Danger of Spiritual Surrender
There is losing a football match, and then there is being completely dismantled. When Nottingham Forest traveled to the Stadium of Light, few could have predicted the sheer brutality of the 5-0 scoreline that followed. Sunderland was not just beaten; they were tactically outsmarted and psychologically broken.As we dissect this...
4 min read - Asher ColeinWorship Builder
The Uncomfortable Truth Revealed by the Hillsong Controversy: What Are We Really Worshiping?
1. Why Did We Love This Worship?When we think back to the first time we encountered the worship of Hillsong Church, many of us share a similar memory. The melodies felt unfamiliar at first, yet quickly became easy to follow. The lyrics were simple, but the more they were repeated,...
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Fragments of Grace: Thoughts That Stayed With Me
By Elizabeth Prata This is not a one-thought essay on one topic. These are just some tidbits that moved me or stayed in my mind as I’ve studied this past month. The Apostle Paul’s self-descri…
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Shirley BrosiusinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Where's Your Joy? - A Nighttime Prayer
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” – John 15:11 (NIV)Please Pray: Joy is such a funny thing. We all realize that it is a choice, Lord, but most of us all expect that joy will just...
1 min read- Shirley BrosiusinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
Where's Your Joy?
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”– John 15:11 (NIV) Kids love to sing “I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy.” That’s because after they sing “down in my heart” they get to shout “Where?” Well, of...
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Violet ChoiinGrace Cartoon
The Prayer That Moved a Doctor's Hand (based on a true story)
"Please hold this doctor's hand tight, God," a little boy whispered with a trembling voice before going under the knife. The surgeon, who had always relied on his own perfect skill and advanced scalpel, was deeply moved by her simple but fervent prayer. For the first time, he found himself...
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Do We Know What We're Actually Saying?
His name was Daniel, and he had been singing that lyric for eleven years.He was a guitarist on our worship team — steady, faithful, the kind of player who shows up early and stays late without being asked. At some point during a rehearsal, I asked the team a question...
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Have You Ever Wanted to Believe But Just… Couldn't? (The Reason for God Review)
Faith is Not the Absence of Doubt: A Logical Journey for the SkepticMaybe you've been there.Someone brings up God, and you quietly change the subject. You're sitting in a conversation about faith, and something in you goes a little stiff — not angry, just… uncertain. Or maybe you used to...
4 min read - Violet ChoiinGrace Cartoon
The Love That Shields Us
We often feel as though we are facing the storms of life entirely alone. In the midst of suffering, we cry out, "Lord, why have You abandoned me?" Yet, the truth is that Jesus enters the very center of our pain. He doesn't just watch from afar; He feels our...
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