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Living Free as Your Truest Self

Every person wears masks. Some are obvious, like costumes and roles. Others are subtle, like the way we hide behind success, status, or the pressure to look like we have it all together. What we long for, though, is to live unmasked. To have the life we live in private match the life we display in public, and for both to align with faith in Jesus.

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Before the Beginning, There Was Jesus

The Gospel of John opens with one of the most staggering truths in all of Scripture: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). Unlike the other gospel writers, John doesn’t start with Bethlehem or Nazareth. He takes us all the way back before time began to remind us that Jesus has always existed.

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The Grace That Puts You Back on Your Feet

John 21 gives us a powerful picture of what happens when grace meets failure. After Jesus’ resurrection, Peter and several disciples went back to fishing. For Peter, it wasn’t just a hobby—it was the life he knew before following Jesus. After denying his Lord three times, he may have thought his ministry was finished.

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When Grace Starts Over: The Gift of God’s Second Chances

We’ve all wished for a reset button. A chance to go back, choose differently, and clean up the mess we made. Whether it’s a moment of weakness, rebellion, or regret, something in us longs for a fresh start. The good news is, God is a God of second chances. The story of Jonah reminds us that failure doesn’t disqualify us. It positions us for grace.

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When Running Fails: How Jonah Teaches Us to Surrender

Have you ever asked God for direction—then rejected the answer because it wasn’t what you wanted? You’re not alone. Many of us long for God’s guidance… until it confronts our comfort, challenges our preferences, or calls us into unfamiliar territory. That’s exactly where we find Jonah—not just running from a place, but resisting a posture of surrender.

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Finding Peace in a Chaotic World: A Biblical View of Global Events

In a world filled with uncertainty and breaking news, it’s easy to feel anxious, discouraged, or even afraid. Ongoing tensions—such as the rising conflict between Israel and Iran—leave many wondering what the future holds. But as followers of Jesus, we don’t just see the world through headlines; we see it through Scripture. God’s Word offers perspective, peace, and purpose in the middle of chaos.

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Trust in the Pit: When God’s Plan Doesn’t Make Sense

Life rarely unfolds the way we imagine. One minute we feel secure, and the next, we’re stuck in a metaphorical pit—confused, hurting, and wondering where God is in it all. The story of Joseph offers us a raw, honest look at how God moves through life’s most painful detours—and how we can still trust Him even when everything feels like it’s unraveling.

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