faith
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WHAT IF GOD HAD ANOTHER WAY?
What if the options you see aren’t all the options God has? In 2 Kings 7, four lepers found themselves trapped in what seemed like a hopeless situation. Samaria was under siege. A huge famine had devastated the city, and death appeared inevitable. They looked at their circumstances and concluded they had only four possibilities:… Continue reading
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WHAT SPELLS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAILING AND FLOURISHING: Relationships That Make the Difference
At our recent Every Nation Regional Leadership Training, I sat with fellow pastors and listened to a question every leader eventually faces: why do some pastors fall while others flourish? The Difference Is Resilience Phil Bonasso gave a one-word answer: resilience. It’s the capacity to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of adversity, trauma,… Continue reading
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ON PROTECTING YOUR PEACE
What if the peace you’re trying so hard to protect was never meant to be protected, but received? In a world that constantly urges us to “protect our peace,” Jesus offers something far better: receive My peace. In John 14:27 (ESV), Jesus says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” Notice… Continue reading
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DISOBEDIENCE IN SLOW MOTION
Delayed obedience is one of the most deceptive responses we can give to God. On the surface, it looks harmless, even reasonable. We tell ourselves we will obey, just not yet. We convince ourselves that timing is flexible, that intention is enough. But Scripture consistently reveals that when God speaks clearly, the issue is rarely… Continue reading
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WHEN YOUR SKIN FUSES TO YOUR ARMOR
We grow up learning to wear masks. It starts early, maybe as far back as elementary school. You join the basketball team, the theater group, and the honor society. Each new circle requires a new version of you, carefully curated to earn belonging, acceptance, and approval. You get good at it. You learn which mask… Continue reading
