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Strength in Weakness
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 God’s power is greatest in our weakness. If you’ve spent time around Christians for any length of time, you’ve heard people say something to this effect…well, because it is true! But it can begin to lose its…
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Releasing Anxiety
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 A woman once told her friend, “I don’t bring my small problems to God. I only talk to Him about the big ones.” Many of us do the same, believing that minor worries are ours to handle alone. We carry…
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Trusting in God’s Provision
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 When I reflect on my needs, I realize how often I try to meet them through my own strength. I hope that my charisma and effort will move things forward, but when rejection comes,…
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Resting in God’s Presence
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 Stillness is difficult in a world that glorifies busyness. Yet, in stillness, we become more aware of God’s presence. A Benedictine monk from St. Meinrad Abbey once said, “Stillness is where our soul grows up.” When we quiet our bodies, minds, and emotions, we…
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Letting Go of Control
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5 Trust sounds simple, but in practice, it can be incredibly difficult—especially when past hurts make us hesitant to let go. Control feels safer, but God invites us into something better. As we begin our journey toward Easter,…