Have you ever questioned the way someone else serves the Lord simply because you would have done it differently?

When the woman poured expensive perfume on Jesus, the disciples called it a waste. Jesus called it a good thing—and He defended her.

Sometimes we can mistake our personal preferences for spiritual wisdom. We may not know what God has asked another person to do or how He intends to use their obedience.

Biblical discernment is important, but that’s very different from criticizing someone simply because their calling or methods don't look like ours.

Before criticizing what someone else does for the Lord, we should make sure we aren't criticizing something Jesus Himself calls good. . #ChristianLiving #Faith #Ministry #BibleStudy #Devotions

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Tobiah mocked the work Nehemiah and the Israelites were doing by saying that even a fox walking across their wall would knock it down.

It wasn't true—but discouragement doesn't have to be true to stop us. We just have to believe it.

The enemy still whispers things like, “You can't do this. You're not qualified. Your work isn't making a difference. You might as well quit.”

Nehemiah shows us another way: pray, stand your ground, keep God's Word close, and keep building.

The enemy doesn't get to decide whether you finish the work God gave you.

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Have you ever tried to tell someone about Jesus only to have them reject what you said?

Don't let rejection keep you from being faithful. The apostle Paul reminds us that our responsibility is to share the gospel with love and leave the results with God.

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Strong families don't happen by accident. They are built one faithful decision at a time.
Psalm 128 shows how faith in God gives direction to our homes, purpose to our work, strength to our marriages, and hope for future generations.
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The disciples asked that very question after Jesus said it was easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter God's Kingdom.

Jesus' answer changes everything:

"What is impossible for people is possible with God." (Luke 18:27)

The truth is that none of us can save ourselves. We cannot earn forgiveness, remove our sin, or become righteous enough for heaven.

That is why Jesus came.

The impossible became possible through the cross and the empty tomb.

Salvation is not based on what we do. It is based on what Christ has already done.

Read today's devotion and discover why your only hope—and everyone's hope—is found in Jesus Christ.

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Do you look forward to gathering with God's people, or has worship become routine?

David approached worship with joy, anticipation, and gratitude because he understood the importance of God's presence and the blessing of joining together with other believers.

Psalm 122 challenges us to examine our own hearts. Do we enter God's house with expectation? Are we investing in the unity, peace, and spiritual health of our churches?

Read today's devotion and discover why worship still matters and how it can transform both our hearts and our communities. #BibleStudy #Psalms #Worship #Church #ChristianLiving #Faith #Devotions #HouseOfTheLord

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Isaiah 55:8 says, “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.” Click on the link below to read how God's ways affected the lives of two men in the scripture and how it might affect your life. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Faith #Isaiah

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Ezra stood firm before the king, stating that God would protect him and his group as they traveled to Jerusalem. But he began to have second thoughts. They fasted and prayed because the only thing they had was their faith in God. Have you ever found yourself in a place where your only option was faith in the Lord? Click on the link below and let this devotion minister to you. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Ezra #Faith

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Unshakable Faith: Trusting God's Steadfast Love

Psalm 108 teaches us how to worship God while walking through trials. We can declare His glory through faith before victory arrives. Click on the link below to read the key action points in this Psalm. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Faith #Psalms #worship

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Today's post not only examines the faithfulness of God but also reminds us of our own forgetfulness. The Israelites provided us with a bird's-eye view of the consequences of forgetfulness. It paves the way for disobedience, which leads to sin. Click on the link below so today's post can speak to your heart. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Faith #Psalms

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One afternoon, as Peter and John went to the Temple to pray, they noticed a lame man sitting at the gate. Under the influence of the Spirit of God, they ministered healing to him. That healing led to the salvation of about 2,000 people who were added to the church. Click on the link below for some valuable insights that will enhance the ministries God has called us to. #316 #Acts #BibleStudy #Devotions #Faith

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We don't measure our faith by its size. Jesus said that faith the size of a mustard seed is all we need. We measure it by its strength. Peter laid out for us the step by step process to maintain strong faith. If you want your faith strengthened then click on the link below. #2Peter #BibleStudy #Devotions #Faith #Howtoseries

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The book of Psalms says God is our shield. As we read through the scriptures, though, He being our shield is usually accompanied by other virtues. Click on the link below to read what those virtues consist of. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Faith #Psalms

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In Romans 4, Paul used Abraham as an example of living a life of righteousness. This Old Testament Patriarch had a lot going for him. He is known as a friend of God, the father of Israel, and Jesus mentioned him in one of His stories. Click on the link below to see what his real legacy was. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Faith #Romans #worship

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Merry Christmas

Living A Life Of Faith Like Mary Did

The Angel Gabriel visited Mary with a life changing message. It was at that point she began to live a life of faith. We too can live a life of faith just like she did. Click on the link below to read today's Christmas post. #BibleStudy #Christmas #Devotions #Faith #Luke

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Faith serves as the foundational ingredient of our walk with the Lord. We as humans though, we tend to make the message of God complicated. What are some things that get in the way of our faith. Click on the link below to read about it in today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Faith #Romans

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When Your Faith Is Tested How Do You Handle It?

The disciples of Jesus experienced a rough time the night Jesus was arrested. Their faith was tested that night, just as our faith will often be tested as well. Click on the link below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Faith #Matthew

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Is Your Faith Tested During A Storm In Life?

In today's post, a storm at sea serves as an illustration for us. It illustrates the storms that come against us in life. Let's look at how Jesus handled them, and how we should respond to storms that come our way. Click on the link below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Faith #Matthew

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Mark 9:23

23" 'If you can" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."

Mark 11:22-23

22"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. 23"I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.

Luke 17:6

6He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will obey you.

Romans 4:17

17As it is written: "I have made you a father of many nations." He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were.

Romans 10:9

9That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

1 Timothy 6:12

12Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:22

22Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Philemon 1:6

6I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.

Hebrews 6:1

1Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,