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The Fullness of God in You: Healing Our Image of God, Ourselves, and One Another

I spent years of my life knowing God as Father and Elder Brother—but struggling to reconcile the gaps I still felt inside. I knew God loved me, but sometimes it […]

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When Principles Replace the Person: Rediscovering True Relationship with Christ

Are We Operating in Relationship with Christ, or Just Using His Tools? Have you ever met someone who seemed “spiritually powerful” but whose fruit didn’t feel like Jesus? Maybe it […]

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What’s Blocking God’s Blessing? (Hint: It’s Not God)

When the Flow Feels Stuck Have you ever found yourself praying for God’s blessing, doing “all the right things,” but still feeling like something isn’t flowing? You know He’s good. […]

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Healing Our Image of the Trinity: God Is Closer Than You Think

For many of us, the word Trinity brings to mind something abstract, confusing, and far away. Maybe you picture three figures on thrones somewhere in a distant heaven—majestic, powerful, and, […]

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God’s Justice Is Mercy: The Redemption We Never Expected

When Justice Feels Like a Threat Let’s be honest—justice isn’t usually a word we associate with safety. For many of us, the word “justice” stirs up fear, shame, or the […]

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When Love Burns: Encountering the Consuming Fire of God

There’s a fire that doesn’t destroy—it purifies. There’s a burning that doesn’t punish—it heals. There’s a flame so fierce and so faithful that it will not stop until every lie […]

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Your Royal Identity in Christ: Living as God’s Beloved Son or Daughter

When You Forget Your Royal Identity Have you ever walked into a room and felt small, unworthy, or like you didn’t belong—especially in your own faith walk? That subtle sense […]

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Do You Deserve God’s Love?

Spoiler: This is a trick question—but it’s one worth asking. We often wrestle with the question: Do I deserve God’s love? And honestly, it’s a beautiful and honest question—if we […]

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6 Powerful Shifts to Start Living From a Place of Rest

Let’s be honest. Many of us know what it feels like to be tired in our souls, even when our schedules are clear. We’re weary from striving, overthinking, trying to […]

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3 Ways Restorative Love Transforms You This Holy Week (and Beyond)

“What if the love that carried Jesus to the cross is the same love that kneels to wash your feet?” Holy Week invites us to slow down and step into […]

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