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Today's reflection:
What Does It Mean That God Works in All Things for Our Good?
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What Does It Mean That God Works In All Things For Our Good?
In Romans 8:28, Paul says that God works in all things for our good. What does it mean that God works? How does God work? What is our "good?"
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January 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Today's reflection:
"The Love of Money Is a Root of All Sorts of Evil"
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"The Love Of Money Is A Root Of All Sorts Of Evil"
In 1 Timothy 6:10, Paul says that the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil. What does this mean? How do we live this out?
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January 23, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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Today's reflection:
What Does It Mean to "Bear Fruit" In John 15:5?
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What Does It Mean To "Bear Fruit" In John 15:5?
In John 15:5, Jesus says that if we remain in Him we will bear much fruit. What does it mean for us to "bear fruit"?
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January 22, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Today's reflection:
Psalm 23 - Finding Peace As God Leads Us
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Psalm 23 - Finding Peace As God Leads Us
Psalm 23 reminds us that God leads us, and God's leading brings peace. As God leads, we rise above the anxiety and fears of our world.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Today's reflection:
"Love Your Enemy" - What Does That Look Like In Real Life?
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"Love Your Enemy" - What Does That Look Like In Real Life?
In Matthew 5:44, Jesus tells us to "Love your enemy." But what does that look like in today's world? Who is our "enemy?" How do we love them?
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January 20, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Today's reflection:
What "All Things" Can We Do Through Christ?
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What "All Things" Can We Do Through Christ?
What does "all things" mean in Philippians 4:13? Does Paul mean that we can do anything, or anything that God calls us to do?>
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January 19, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Today's reflection:
"Be On Guard Against Every Form of Greed"
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"Be On Guard Against Every Form Of Greed"
In Luke 12, Jesus warns us to "be on guard against every form of greed." What forms of greed are most dangerous to us?
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January 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Today's reflection:
The Light Shines; Be Careful How You Listen
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The Light Shines; Be Careful How You Listen
In Luke 8, Jesus tells us that the light shines and will make everything become evident - so we need to be careful how we listen.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Today's reflection:
A Countercultural Message: Jesus Calls Us to a Different Way
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A Countercultural Message: Jesus Calls Us To A Different Way
In the midst of the noise of our culture, Jesus proclaims a countercultural message - a better way. What does this mean?
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January 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Today's reflection:
What Are The "Fruits of Repentance"?
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What Are The "Fruits Of Repentance"?
John the Baptist calls people to repent, and he challenges them to "produce fruits that are consistent with repentance." What does he mean?
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January 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Today's reflection:
"Sin Is Lurking at the Door, But You Must Master It"
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"Sin Is Lurking At The Door, But You Must Master It"
We all know about Cain and Abel - but Cain's sin wasn't inevitable. God warned Cain, "Sin is lurking at the door, but you must master it."
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January 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Today's blog post:
From the Beginning
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From The Beginning
It's a new year. Luke chapter 1 tells the story of Jesus "from the beginning." What might this year bring us "from the beginning"?
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January 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Follow-up to yesterday's post on New Year's resolutions:
6 Ways to Enhance Your Faith Journey in 2026
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6 Ways To Enhance Your Faith Journey In 2026
Christians should always look for ways to enhance their faith journey. Here are 6 ways to enhance your journey in 2026!
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December 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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New blog post:
New Year's Resolutions: How Do You Want Your 2026 to Be?
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New Year's Resolutions: How Do You Want Your 2026 To Be?
Do you make New Year's resolutions? They can help us to identify ways to make the coming year better. How do you want your 2026 to be?
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December 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Latest blog post:
Why Is Remembering the Birth of Christ So Important?
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Why Is Remembering The Birth Of Christ So Important?
Hope is one of the themes of the Advent season. The birth of Christ is central to the story because His birth shapes Christian hope!
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December 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Here's a new article I wrote on birthright citizenship:
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Birthright Citizenship: Why Christians Should Defend It as a Biblical Call to Welcome
Top Religious News From Around the World
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December 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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New blog post:
Is It Wrong to Use "Xmas" for "Christmas"?
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Is It Wrong To Use "Xmas" For "Christmas"?
When I was young, I remember first hearing about the use of the abbreviation “Xmas” for "Christmas." Is it wrong to use "Xmas" for Christmas?
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December 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Today's reflection:
What Does It Mean to "Pursue Righteousness?"
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What Does It Mean To "Pursue Righteousness"?
In 2 Timothy 2, Paul challenges us to "pursue righteousness." But what exactly does that mean, and why is it important?
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December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Today's blog post:
What Is Advent All About? Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
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What Is Advent All About? Hope, Peace, Joy, And Love
What is Advent all about? The themes of Advent are Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Each of these points us toward the coming of Christ at Nativity
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December 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Today's reflection:
What Does It Mean to "Proclaim Christ"?
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What Does It Mean To "Proclaim Christ"?
In Philippians 1, Paul rejoices that Christ is proclaimed, whether through good motives or bad ones. What does it mean to "proclaim Christ"?
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December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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My recent article for Beliefnet on the intersection between faith and vaccines:
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‘God is Anti-Vax?’: Faith and Vaccine Skepticism Take Center Stage
Healthy Living, Mental Health, Nutrition, Fitness, and More
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November 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Here's my latest blog post, from last week, dealing with ways to participate in mission work:
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Lessons From Kenya, Russia, And God’s Work On Mission Day
October 19 is World Mission Day. In the Church of the Nazarene, every day is World Mission Day! Here are ways to participate in missions!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Today's blog post:
What Did Jesus Mean by "Unrighteous Wealth"?
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What Did Jesus Mean By "Unrighteous Wealth"?
In Luke 16, Jesus says to use our "unrighteous wealth" for our eternal good. What is "unrighteous wealth"? How do we use it rightly?
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October 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Today's blog post:
What Does It Mean to Be a Martyr?
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What Does It Mean To Be A Martyr?
At Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, several people referred to him as a “martyr.” But what exactly does that mean?
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September 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Today's post - a follow-up to yesterday
Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Healing in God's Kingdom
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Forgiveness Reconciliation And Healing
The Bible demonstrates the connection between forgiveness, reconciliation, and healing. This is what God's peace is all about!
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August 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM