What’s In A Name?
You don’t have to try to make a name for yourself—let God do that for you!
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And the Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name.” (Exodus 33:17)
When we use someone’s name properly, our message gets through…
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Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" surpasses Drake's "God's Plan" as the fastest hip-hop song to receive over 100 million Spotify streams
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” breaks Drake’s Spotify record
Over the past two weeks, Kendrick Lamar has been dominating with his latest Drake diss track, “Not Like Us.” This has been shattering streaming records, and even debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, on Monday.
Furthermore, Kendrick’s Not Like Us single has reached another major milestone. According to Chart Data, it has now…
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THE GIFT THAT LIVES IN YOU
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God Works All Things Together for Good
The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Christians in Rome, acknowledged “the sufferings of this present time” (Rom 8:18), our inner “groaning” (Rom 8:23), and our “weakness” as humans (Rom 8:26). However, he shifted the focus away from our difficulties and onto God, stating, “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him, to those who are called according…
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September 11th-one thing we can say with certainty is, our past is not necessarily an indicator of our future.
Matthew 1: 18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly.
After numerous verses showing the genealogy of Jesus, it comes to this strange, strained…
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Faith: The Key to Unlocking God's Movement in Your Life
Faith is the invitation for God to move in your life.He won't force His way in, but when you open the door, He can work wonders.👐✨ #FaithAndFreeWill #TrustInGod #LetGodWork— Klaus (@1whoconquers) September 7, 2024
Faith isn’t just a belief; it’s an invitation. It’s the door we open that allows God to step into our lives and work wonders. God never forces His way into our hearts—He honors our…
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The Obedient Farewell by Julie Arduini
This is me last month, helping at a color run activity while serving at Special Touch Summer Getaway Ohio, a camp for those with disabilities. I was in my glory because not only was I with my family and friends, but I also made lots of new friends.
I also was able to combine serving, mentoring, speaking and writing. My favorite things!
In the last year, things have shifted where my serving has…
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Release Yourself From the Power of Shame: A Devotional
Psalm 25:2 O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me.
Shame is one of those feelings that prevent us from being all that we are called to be in God’s name and doing what we were appointed before we were born. Shame requires so much effort and energy to hide the sordid parts of our lives, like defeats, disappointments, and bad decisions. Shame eats at our…
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God Uses Imperfect People For Impossible Tasks
Throughout the Bible, we encounter characters who are far from perfect. Their stories reveal the raw and real struggles of humanity—flaws, failures, and sins. Yet, despite their imperfections, God chose to use these individuals in extraordinary ways. The stories of Moses, Jacob, and Paul stand out as powerful examples of how God’s grace can transform even the most flawed people into vessels for…
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How Do I Recognize and Address Signs of Mental Health Issues in Myself?
Me at 15 yrs. old
When I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD at the age of 15, I felt like my future was set on a path of endless struggle. I imagined a life constrained by medication, therapy, and the stigma that often accompanies mental health issues. Throughout my journey, my diagnoses evolved, including Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar with…
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Hillsong Conference set for July 8-10, 2025
To all the fellow people of faith reading this, be aware that the next Hillsong Conference will be held from July 8 to 10, 2025 at the Hillsong Hills Campus in Norwest, New South Wales, Australia. Already, online registration for the next year’s conference is open and you can register now by clicking here.
For the newcomers reading this, Hillsong Conference is the annual worship event of…
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Knowing What Jesus Knew
Jesus was continually and intimately aware of His Father’s plan and the Holy Spirit’s empowerment to help Him live out His Father’s mission. We can live like this too!
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The phrase “Jesus knew” specifically appears twice in John chapter 13 (vv. 1, 3), but the idea appears in multiple places. Jesus was continually and intimately aware of His Father’s plan and…
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CHOSEN CHILD
In case you missed it: My latest Cainspirations!
Struggling to figure out where you belong? Here's some encouragement!
#cainspirations
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Perfect Redemption: God's Plan for Humanity
God’s Plan for the Redemption of Humanity
Last week, we had a broad discussion about blood sacrifices. Why were these required by God in the Old Testament until the ultimate sacrifice was made by Jesus Christ. If you missed it, basically our sin is a violation against God’s perfect nature. God is the Creator; therefore, He makes the rules. Humanity was made in God’s likeness with the purpose of…
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September 8th-Treat others with kindness and compassion.
8Then the word of the LORD came to Zechariah saying, 9“Thus has the LORD of hosts said, ‘Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion each to his brother; 10and do not oppress the widow or the orphan, the stranger or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another.’
Treat others with kindness and compassion. These are common themes that we should not have to…
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