faith
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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
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LEADING WITH KINDNESS IN A SUSPICIOUS WORLD
When Good Intentions Are Misread Have you ever tried to show kindness, only for it to be misunderstood—or worse, twisted into suspicion? In leadership, this happens more often than we’d like to admit. A gesture meant to bless can be questioned, criticized, or rejected. 2 Samuel 10 gives us a powerful picture of what happens… Continue reading
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SEEING PEOPLE AS GOD SEES THEM
What do you see when you enter a city? Recently, we visited our Every Nation church in Taiwan. We saw the vibrant night markets, the transit innovation, and the beauty of the culture. It is easy to see a city’s beauty; it is much harder to see its brokenness. In Acts 17, the Apostle Paul… Continue reading
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