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4/22/26 4/22/26

Holy, Holy, Holy: Set Apart by the Spirit

You can't manufacture holiness — but you can make room for it. Stop filling your heart with what works against God, and let the Holy Spirit do what only He can do.

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4/21/26 4/21/26

Living into God's Larger Story: With Him, Under Him, and For Him

Living into God's larger story means aligning your heart, mind, and body with His purposes — through humble devotion, contented trust, joyful obedience, active engagement, and willing sacrifice.

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4/20/26 4/20/26

Open Wide: God Will Fill the Emptiness

God promises to satisfy every hunger in your heart — but only if you'll stop trying to satisfy it yourself. Open wide. Listen. Submit. Walk in His ways.

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4/17/26 4/17/26

Drawing Near: Mind the Gap?

Our time with the Lord must go beyond routine — it must include the sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings. That's communion.

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4/16/26 4/16/26

Listen and Obey: Faith That Acts

Listening to the Lord means nothing if it doesn't lead to obedience. True faith hears — and when God calls for action, it moves.

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4/15/26 4/15/26

Imitators of Christ: Love That Costs Something

To imitate Christ means reflecting His sacrificial love — not as a concept you admire, but as a way of life you practice.

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4/14/26 4/14/26

Soft Hearts, Stiff Necks: Which Are You?

A stiff neck leads to sudden breaking. A bent neck paves the way for long-term growth.

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4/13/26 4/13/26

The Legacy Beneath the Legacy: Heal It or Hand It Down

The greatest inheritance you can leave your children isn't money in the bank — it's what's been healed in your heart.

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4/10/26 4/10/26

The Cost of Following: When Obedience Costs More Than We Want to Pay

Obedience shows our faith. What you do with Jesus' words reveals where your heart truly is.

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4/9/26 4/9/26

Don't Cherry-Pick: The Hidden Danger of Seeking Advice You Already Agree With

When seeking advice, surround yourself with wise people committed to walking with the Lord — people who have the courage to speak hard truths into your life.

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4/8/26 4/8/26

Walk in Wisdom: Choosing God's Wisdom Over Your Own

Wisdom isn't just a set of rules to follow — it's a posture of trust. The person who relies on the Lord is saved; the one who relies on themselves is lost.

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4/7/26 4/7/26

Removing Bad Influences: What You Subtract Shapes Who You Become

What you eliminate from your life is just as important as what you include. Refinement occurs through subtraction.

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4/6/26 4/6/26

Into the Mess: What It Looks Like When a Man Steps In (Part 2 of 2)

Entering chaos isn't about fixing — it's about understanding. When a man leads with empathy and sacrificial love, he fosters an environment where relationships thrive.

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4/3/26 4/3/26

Eyes on the Mess: Why a Clean Manger Produces No Fruit (Part 1 of 2)

God designed men to enter the chaos — not to avoid it. A clean manger may look tidy, but it produces nothing. Abundant fruit comes through the willingness to get messy for His glory.

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4/1/26 4/1/26

Hide Yourself: The Courage to Walk Away from What Harms You

Not all danger appears as temptation. Sometimes it takes the form of a relationship. The prudent recognize it and walk away, or hide from it, as the verse states.

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3/31/26 3/31/26

Walk Like Him: Live a Life That Reflects His Character

Walking in a manner worthy of the Lord means living a life that reflects His conduct and character, honors Him, and attracts others to Him.

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3/30/26 3/30/26

Getting Rich: Choosing Character Over Cash

God values a good reputation more than great wealth. True riches are built through humility and a reverent fear of the Lord.

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