The rising of the Son
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Fear of the future ?

It’s important to recognize that fears about the future often stem from uncertainties we build up in our own thoughts. By continuously asking ourselves “what if?” and imagining negative outcomes, we can unintentionally allow anxiety to take root. However, when we focus on God’s promises and remember that His perfect love is present with us, we find reassurance and strength. Surrendering our worries to Jesus enables us to experience peace, knowing that His love casts out all fear and empowers us to face whatever lies ahead with confidence and hope.
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Let us praise the Lord together, and exalt His name.
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God: Your Source of Strength and Contentment

Fear of the future? God has divided our time into days and nights so that we can ask for fresh power for each day. When we begin the day with a quiet time with the LORD, it’s like reporting in for duty, getting the strategy for the day, and hooking into power to make each day maximum. Job discovered that the morning stars sing together. We can join in that song.
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God Offers Peace Amid Uncertain Times.
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God Offers Peace Amid Uncertain Times.

Most of us get so tomorrow-oriented that we do not enjoy the present moment. We are preoccupied by what is coming, and we fail to experience what is. We press on in preparation as if some new plan, relationship, or opportunity will make everything different. It is good to plan but not to the point that we miss what God is saying in the difficult or unpleasant thing we may now be living through.
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Finding a job you can love Your Calling
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Finding a Job You Can Love!

This thoughtful reflection on finding meaningful work highlights the importance of passion and purpose in career decisions. The ideas shared here encourage readers to go beyond traditional job search methods and instead focus on self-discovery, personal connections, and a proactive approach to aligning one's strengths with organizational needs. By emphasizing the value of creating your own opportunities and building authentic relationships, this approach offers a refreshing perspective for anyone seeking fulfillment in their professional or volunteer pursuits.
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Plastic houses on the farlm
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Dassow’s Lettuce Farm

This article reflects on the author's personal history, family legacy, and faith, highlighting how past experiences and parental influence shaped their life and successful lettuce farming business. It emphasizes gratitude toward God for guidance and blessings, the importance of honoring one's parents, and the desire for future generations to understand and appreciate these values. The author encourages self-reflection, sharing family stories, and documenting the farm's history for grandchildren, while underscoring that achievements are the result of divine grace rather than personal merit.
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Are you a grandparent?
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Are you a grandparent?

What seeds of faith and hope are you planting for those who will follow? Legacy Coalition is here to encourage you and your church to minister to grandparents as they encourage and influence their grandchildren. Our desire is for grandparents to look beyond the pleasures of the retirement culture and invest in the lives of their grandchildren. 
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Praying Through The Bible For Your Kids
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Nancy Guthrie -Praying Through The Bible For Your Kids

What we all want most for our children is not just happiness or success, but a deep and lasting relationship with God. As Nancy Guthrie’s devotions in “Praying through the Bible for your kids” remind us, our greatest hope is for our children’s hearts to be transformed by faith and their lives to reflect wisdom, grace, and spiritual growth. Even in moments of heartbreak or sorrow, we can find comfort in entrusting our kids to God, trusting His promises to bring healing and strength that lasts for eternity.
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God's Design & Purpose
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God’s Design for Your Life and Unique Purpose

As Zig Ziglar says  “The trail is long, and we won’t arrive at our destination in this life. Still, we’re on the journey with Jesus for the greatest thrill of our lives. Your uniqueness is a gift, and your experiences, even the imperfect ones, form an important part of the story and journey God is writing for you. Embrace your precious identity, knowing you are empowered to fulfill the purpose He designed for you. Are you ready to embrace the journey God has designed for you?
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Pansies
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Are You Blooming Where You Are Planted?

"Blooming where you are planted" means being a light to others, faithfully serving Christ, and making a difference wherever you are., Each person is uniquely equipped with Gifts, Abilities,,Relationships, Passion and Experiences that no one else has. When we show up and contribute, we help create a fuller, more beautiful picture in our families, churches, and communities. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s workmanship, created for good works that He prepared for us to do.
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Retirement: Books with resources of prayer, forgiveness and wisdom for living a life for Christ
Posted inDecision Making Grief

Your Focus in 2026

As we center our lives on Jesus and the eternal truths He brings, our perspective shifts from the fleeting problems of this world to the lasting hope found in Him. This focus empowers us to live with joy and resilience, even amid trials, because we trust in God’s promises and the never-ending love that flows from Christ.
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Retirement: Books with resources of prayer, forgiveness and wisdom for living a life for Christ
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Your Focus in 2026

As we center our lives on Jesus and the eternal truths He brings, our perspective shifts from the fleeting problems of this world to the lasting hope found in Him. This focus empowers us to live with joy and resilience, even amid trials, because we trust in God’s promises and the never-ending love that flows from Christ.
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New Life
Posted inPurpose and Passion Thought For The Day

How Will Your Faith Guide You in 2026?

As we bid farewell to another year and look forward to 2026, it’s natural to pause and reflect on the defining moments that have shaped our faith and our lives. Each of us carries a unique journey—one marked by triumphs, challenges, and sometimes, the bittersweet experience of grief. Yet, in the midst of loss, hope remains steadfast for those who walk daily with the Lord. Our faith anchors us, reminding us that joy and grief can coexist when we have a saving relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ
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Naomi Dassow
Posted inGrief

When a Spouse Dies: Christian Hope in the Midst of Deep Loss

Grief after the loss of a spouse is complex. It is emotional, spiritual, physical, and deeply practical. Everyday routines change. Identity shifts. Faith may feel tested. In this season, many grieving spouses discover that healing does not happen in isolation, but through honest lament before God and through walking alongside others who understand. Christian community!
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Grief Resources
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When a Spouse Dies: Christian Hope in the Midst of Deep Loss

There is roughly a 50% chance that if you are married, you will one day face the death of your spouse. Few statistics feel as personal—or as sobering—as that one. Yet while the loss of a husband or wife is among the deepest griefs a person can experience, the Christian faith offers a hope that does not erase sorrow but gives it meaning. For believers, death is not a permanent goodbye. Scripture reminds us that it is a transition into eternal life with Christ, where God’s faithful servants are welcomed home. This truth does not cancel tears, loneliness, or confusion—but it does anchor them in something solid when everything else feels unstable.
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Aging With Purpose
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Aging and Purpose

As we journey through life’s later chapters, the question of purpose grows ever more profound. Hal Habecker’s book, Aging with Purpose, invites readers to reflect on the significance of aging—not as a period of decline, but as a sacred opportunity to live intentionally and faithfully. This post explores how Christian faith shapes our approach to aging, retirement, and beyond.
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Celebrate Jesus
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Christmas is fast approaching. What next?

In the past, God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. Hebrews 1:2 s Celebrate Christmas by remembering the true meaning: Jesus is the reason for the season this holiday.
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Randy Alcorn on Heaven & Erwin W Lutzer on One Minute After You Die
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One Minute After You Die

Questions about what happens after death have intrigued and comforted Christians for centuries. For many, the hope of an afterlife shapes how they live and grieve. In recent years, Erwin Lutzer’s One Minute After You Die and Randy Alcorn’s Heaven have provided accessible, biblically grounded perspectives on these profound mysteries. This article explores key questions about the immediate events following death, drawing on their insights and biblical references, while aiming for a tone that is reassuring, respectful, and contemplative.
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Randy Alcorn on Heaven & Erwin W Lutzer on One Minute After You Die
Posted inFaith

One Minute After You Die

Questions about what happens after death have intrigued and comforted Christians for centuries. For many, the hope of an afterlife shapes how they live and grieve. In recent years, Erwin Lutzer’s One Minute After You Die and Randy Alcorn’s Heaven have provided accessible, biblically grounded perspectives on these profound mysteries. This article explores key questions about the immediate events following death, drawing on their insights and biblical references, while aiming for a tone that is reassuring, respectful, and contemplative.
Posted inFaith