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Jesus’ Prayer for His People
How does it make you feel that in Jesus’ final hours, He prayed for you? For us. In John 17, we are given a rare and sacred glimpse into the heart of Jesus as He lifts His eyes toward Heaven and speaks to the Father. These words come in the final moments before His arrest—before...
New Year, Same Year -- Now with Jesus
Every year, January shows up with fresh promises, bold goals, and the hope that this time will be different. And yet, if we’re honest, some years feel less like a fresh start and more like the movie Groundhog Day—waking up to the same patterns, the same struggles, and the same...
Revival Starts with Me: Examining Our Hearts and Minds
In a world filled with chaos, division, and strife, the concept of revival often seems like a distant dream. We long for change, for renewal, for a fresh start. What if the key to revival lies not in pointing fingers at others, but in looking inward and examining our own hearts first? If we...
Grace and Forgiveness: "The Father’s Heart for the Lost"
Grace and Forgiveness: "The Father’s Heart for the Lost" by Danica McCall See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. —1 John 3:1 Shame, guilt, and utter despair… I felt them all as I Iay on...
Why Community Matters
Let’s be honest, people are messy and friendships are hard. How many of us have been hurt by a friend, betrayed by someone we trusted, or felt like we were the only ones making any effort in the relationship? I know I have. So, what’s the point? Sometimes it seems easier to just not...
Faith in Uncertainty
But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. (Luke 1:29–30) Circumstances sometimes rattle our faith. No one knew this more than Mary, the...
Led by the Spirit
Recently, my family and I moved from the serene coasts of California to the beautiful mountains of Colorado. If you’ve ever moved to a new place, you know it is nearly impossible to navigate an unfamiliar city without a map. Adding to the challenges are the thick winter snow, icy roads...
Marriage
Divorce. For some, that word brings discomfort and perhaps some uneasiness, shame, guilt, hurt, pain, and anger. For my husband and me, this word brings about a lot of emotions, but it also makes us desire a strong and healthy...