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How Do I Trust God?
Can you ever fully trust someone with absolute, total certainty—knowing that he or she will always act in your best interest? As sinful human beings, trust is hard to give, and we always hold something back—whether because we don’t fully trust someone else or because we’ve been hurt in the past and now seek to…
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Bartholomew, the Disciple We’d Like to Imitate
Note: This day (Monday, August 24, 2026) marks the minor festival of the church year for Saint Bartholomew, Apostle. The following is a devotion from Richard E. Lauersdorf’s With Our Eyes on Jesus. Bartholomew is also named Nathanael in the gospel of John. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote…
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The Lord Bless You and Keep You
“The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and give you peace.” The familiar blessing at the end of the service used to be something I only half-listened to. I thought it was the traditional ending…
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When Fear Makes You Look Away
Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell…
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How Many Times Do I Need to Hear About God’s Love?
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever” (Psalm 136:1). Did you know that the average person needs to hear a message at least seven times before it completely sinks in, registers emotionally, and prompts action? In Psalm 136, the psalmist isn’t content to share his message about the endlessly…
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Relationships in a Smartphone World
Smartphones and technology have changed the way we communicate, learn, and spend time together. In this episode of Faith Footnotes, we talk with teacher, mother of four, and author Amy Vannieuwenhoven about Christian parenting, technology, and how families can protect the relationships God has given them in a smartphone world. Amy is the author of…
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