Tag: Christian Living
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What Is the One Thing Needful?
“‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her’” (Luke 10:41-42). Martha opened her home to Jesus and his disciples, giving them a place to rest from their…
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Turning Toward Trust
Sometimes spiritual growth doesn’t start with a dramatic change—but with a quiet decision to turn back to what matters. In this episode, we talk with Pastor John Covach about his 180-day journey with God’s Word. Drawing from his own experiences as a longtime pastor and follower of Christ, Pastor Covach shares how intentional time in…
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Lives Turned Upside Down
“Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be…
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Why Does God Bless Us?
“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations” (Psalm 67:1-2). The first few verses of Psalm 67 have changed how I think about God’s blessings and his gracious favor to me and all his…
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How Do I Trust in God When Life Is Tough?
“My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge” (Psalm 62:7-8). “Trust in [God] at all times . . .” I’ll admit, I don’t do that. Instead, I fixate on my fears. I…
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No Match for Our Savior
“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” This famous quote, often attributed to French poet and essayist Charles Baudelaire, has a lot of truth to it, doesn’t it? Mainstream media often portrays the devil as a cartoon character with a goatee, goat legs, horns, and holding a pitchfork.…
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You Are Blessed
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. Many Christians hear that at the end of almost every church service. Hearing it so often, are there times when it goes in one…
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The Hidden Strength of the Spirit
Faith isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it looks like quiet perseverance or restraint when no one else sees. In this episode, we talk with Bible study author Naomi Schmidt about two fruits of the Spirit that often go unnoticed: faithfulness and self-control.