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4 Powerful Reminders from the Miracle of Peter Walking on Water

Here is an inspiring article that provides spiritual lessons from the biblical accounts of Peter walking on the water with Jesus. From BibleStudyTools.com………. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/4-powerful-reminders-from-the-miracle-of-peter-walking-on-water.html

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10 Ways to Hear from God Regularly

It is important for me to always realize that God created me to have fellowship with him, and not just to limit myself to asking for things I need. Some encouragement here from Crosswalk.com………. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-ways-to-hear-from-god-regularly.html

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Are You Binding the Wound or Aggravating It?

“Though time does not heal all wounds, but wounds cannot heal without time.” A thoughtful article on how to be helpful to a suffering Christian brother or sister, rather than being a hindrance to healing because of a curiosity that aggravates a wound. From Tim Challies………. https://www.challies.com/articles/are-you-binding-the-wound-or-aggravating-it/

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Does God Care How You Cook Your Goat?

This intriguing article looks at the possible meanings of verses in Exodus where the Israelites were told by God not to boil a lamb in its own mother’s milk. From author Tim Challies…………. https://www.challies.com/articles/does-god-care-how-you-cook-your-goat/

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Interpreting Scripture: A General Introduction

In a quick but thorough discussion of the topic, this article provides some basic guidelines and explanations for interpreting Scripture. From The Gospel Coalition……… https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/interpreting-scripture-a-general-introduction/

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5 Ways to Become a More Hopeful Person

One of the marks of a believer in Christ is hope ( along with faith and love ). Here are some practical advice on how to increase and maintain hope in today’s world. From BibleStudyTools.com……….. https://www.biblestudytools.com/slideshows/5-ways-to-become-a-more-hopeful-person.html

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When “All Things” Don’t Feel So Good

This article from author Tim Challies reminds us that Paul’s exhortation in Romans 8 that “all things work for good” to those who love God implies that there are and will be times that do not seem to be good. Yet God has a plan for our lives that encompasses all things……. https://www.challies.com/articles/when-all-things-dont-feel-so-good/

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The Best Source of Stability on an Emotional Roller Coaster

This hopeful article from blogger and author Lois Flowers focuses on the fact that God is who He is – – – faithful, loving, powerful, trustworthy – – – all of the time, or none of the time. God is the same through all circumstances. https://www.loisflowers.com/the-best-source-of-stability-on-an-emotional-roller-coaster/

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God Makes Much of Little Things

Here is an excellent brief article (with attached podcast!) from author and pastor Randy Alcorn on the importance of noticing and thanking God for the simple little pleasures of life. From Eternal Perspectives Ministries………. https://www.epm.org/resources/2025/Mar/17/much-little-things/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZHao7yJ8yvLp-Gvsl22IimzG6Xs3-lCyOtFZsxYDQbFLxmYuoo0V6LLIk_aem_ZB4rmXRiFYuye4nR8vyjng

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10 Distinct Differences Between Faith and Unbelief

Here is an excellent article based on the writings of John Bunyan on the differences between faith and unbelief. From OpentheBible.org……….. https://openthebible.org/article/10-distinct-differences-between-faith-and-unbelief/

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How to Read the Book

Of course the Bible is our guidebook for knowing God and understanding who Jesus is, but even seasoned believers can find some parts of Scripture hard to understand. That is why at some times we all need help from brothers and sisters who are at least a few steps ahead of us on the road to Heaven. From Core Christianity……… https://corechristianity.com/resources/articles/how-to-read-the-book

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The Glad Heart of Jesus

Too many times in the past the church and the culture has projected an image of Jesus as being serious and sorrowful. But Randy Alcorn argues in this brief article that Jesus (and by extension God) is happy. From Eternal Perspectives…

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Is the Apparent Fine-Tuning of the Universe Simply An Observational Phenomenon?

Although I am not an apologist per se, yet I find apologetics studies help me to deepen my faith. Here is a good example from Cold Case Christianity and J. Warner Wallace…….  https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/is-the-apparent-fine-tuning-of-the-universe-simply-an-observational-phenomenon/

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5 Relevant Lessons from the Book of Numbers

Like all Scripture, the Book of Numbers has some important things to teach us about God and about how we respond to Him. From BibleStudyTools.com………. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/5-relevant-lessons-from-the-book-of-numbers.html

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Sleep, the Bible, and Why You Should Really Take a Nap

This piece focuses on one of my favorite topics — sleep! From BibleStudyTools.com…….. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/sleep-the-bible-and-why-you-should-really-take-a-nap.html

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7 Ways Knowing God's Character Can Lessen Your Anxiety

While we can’t know what exactly is going to happen in the future, when circumstances get difficult, it is possible to be secure in God because of His faithfullness, love, and care. From Crosswalk.com……….. https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/ways-knowing-god-can-lessen-your-anxiety.html

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A Prayer to Fight Spiritual Complacency

Honest and helpful. From OpentheBible.org………. https://openthebible.org/article/a-prayer-to-fight-spiritual-complacency/