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Does God absolutely amaze you? Are you thrilled to be in his presence? Wowed by his goodness, his power, his majesty, his holiness, his beauty? If not, it’s probably because you see God as some small version of a deity and not the real God. He’s glorious. He fills the universe. He’s perfectly just. He…

Today, on Veterans Day, we thank God for peace in our land. We come with grateful hearts to give thanks for the prosperity and blessings we enjoy in our country. We thank God for the brave men and women who have served our country, fought oversees, and even gave their lives in service. We ask…

Work is important. But we also need rest. Sometimes, though, rest is harder to get than you would think. You can rest by just stopping and taking a break, which also includes sleep. You can rest by pouring yourself into something else—activity that recharges you. Your soul needs rest. You get that from the peace,…

People sometimes have the impression that Christianity is all about meekness and timidity. Turn the other cheek and pray for your enemies, but never have a backbone or be courageous. It’s true that meekness is, at times, Christ-like. But so is boldness. And God wants those who trust in Jesus to be bold. Because Christians…

This election day, we don’t have presidential candidates on the ballot. However, these less popular local elections give us time to reflect on the various leaders God gives us. Whether they’re on school boards or city councils, whether they have great influence or little, whether we voted for them or not, our leaders need our…

Why do people spend so much time at work providing for their families? Or at school getting an education? Or why do people spend so much money to get a decent home or reliable transportation? Because it’s important. Why does God, in the Bible, tell us to do other difficult thing? Like spending lots of…