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  • Sowing in the Fields

    It is a simple and unchanging law of nature: The harvest always follows the seed. Now, is a perfect time to take inventory and examine the seed your are sowing.

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  • Cherish

    An oyster cannot produce a pearl without first being wounded, and yet tucked inside that process is a beautiful metaphor—one that invites us to see pain differently and cherish how a pearl is made.

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  • Seeking in the Ashes

    What could a fire, a mangled building, a little Sunday school room, and a Bible in the corner teach us about the enduring Word of God? Read Seeking in the Ashes to find out.

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  • Grace in the Waiting

    Grace in the Waiting reminds us that this period of waiting is crucial for spiritual growth and preparation, deepening our reliance on God.

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  • Did God Really Say?

    The enemy’s deception often begins subtly, questioning God’s Word to undermine our confidence and lead us away from truth. We must recognize lies and stand firm in the truth of God’s messages. Will you recognize a lie?

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  • Llama Lessons

    Did you know that llamas are often used to guard sheep? Ranchers have found them to be an effective defense against coyotes. There is a lesson here. Read Llama Lessons to keep reflecting.

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  • Unashamed

    Before sin, Adam and Eve were fully uncovered yet completely unashamed. This devotional explores how shame entered through sin and how God’s covering restores what was lost.

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  • Mercies in Disguise

    What if one of God’s “no’s” in your life was actually His loving care? Sometimes his answers are simply mercies in disguise.

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  • Not One Millimeter

    You’ve probably heard the proverb, “Give the devil an inch and he will take a mile.” While that saying is not found in Scripture, it certainly reflects a truth the Bible teaches—one that becomes clear when we consider Ephesians 4:27: “And do not give the devil a foothold.” (NIV)

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  • Hinds’ Feet on High Places

    The path God leads us on is not always the one we would choose. Yet not one step of the journey is wasted. Explore Hinds’ Feet on High Places and be encouraged.

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