Kingdom Reflections
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The world or the way
Imagine yourself surrounded by people dressed in drab robes, women cooking bread over an open fire, hair messed, sandals worn, feet covered in dirt from the floors of their homes. Men leading donkeys and camels through the crowded streets, with raised voices and quick movement, and children playing with sticks alongside the pathway. This was…
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Striving for Change: When Surrender Replaces Effort
There’s a subtle but exhausting tension many of us live in—a constant pull to improve, to grow, to become better versions of ourselves. We chase change with discipline, plans, checklists, and sheer determination. And while effort has its place, there’s a deeper truth we often miss: Real transformation doesn’t come from striving—it comes from surrender.…
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Rest
There is a kind of tired that sleep does not fully fix. The body can lie down, the lights can be turned off, the room can grow quiet, and still the soul can feel restless. There are seasons when exhaustion goes deeper than muscles and bones. It settles into the mind. It weighs on the…
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What gospel do you preach to yourself?
Every day you preach to yourself some kind of gospel – a false “I can’t do this” gospel or the true, “I have all I need in Christ” gospel. I’ve been thinking about this lately as I go through my day, talking to myself in my struggles, and hearing and seeing other people in this…
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Enough
Is there more to life than the passing of days and the ticking of clocks? More than the air we breathe, the work we do, and the countless words we speak? Our lives are like overflowing suitcases, packed with triumphs and trials, memories and moments. Life, in all its beautiful, stubborn complexity, brings us joy…
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Faith of a mustard seed
How big would you rate your faith today? I’ve often thought that my level of faith must be significant since after taking a test years ago, I discovered it was my spiritual gift. I really did believe that it could never be shaken. Without sounding prideful, I was often confident that nothing could ever change…
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Where is God in the in-between?
Do you have a “life verse” from the Bible? You know, a verse or passage in the scriptures that speaks directly to you? My life verse is Jeremiah 29:11-14. You may have heard it before. v. 11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and…
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Rejected Silver
“They are called rejected silver, because the Lord has rejected them.” — Jeremiah 6:30 At first glance, Jeremiah 6:30 feels harsh. How could God compare people to rejected silver? Understanding the refining process helps bring clarity to the passage. In ancient times, silver was purified by intense heat. A refiner would place the metal in…
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The Fourth of July isn’t just fireworks, flags, and a date remembered, it is a moment to pause and recognize the weight of the word “freedom”. A word that carries history, sacrifice, struggle, and hope. A word that has shaped generations, ignited courage, and drawn men and women to stand, to fight, and to believe…
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Restoration of God’s Image: Submitting to the Potter’s Hand
There is a powerful image in Scripture that speaks directly to the heart of spiritual formation. The image of the Potter and the clay. In Jeremiah 18:1-6, the prophet is invited to observe something simple, yet profound: “This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: ‘Go down to the potter’s house, and…
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