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They had every reason to be afraid. Peter and John had just healed a man in Jesus’ name—and now they stood before the same religious court that condemned Jesus. The pressure was real. The threats were serious. Their lives were on the line. And yet, they didn’t ask for protection. They didn’t plead for things…
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Tonight I sat on a stool in Jason’s driveway while he detailed wheels for a neighbor. We were just catching up—but when he asked how I was doing, it all kind of spilled out.
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One hundred days. That’s how long I’ve been doing this—opening the Word, wrestling with it, writing through it, showing up with a sore hand and a tired soul and a heart that isn’t always ready, but is always willing. Some days, it’s been joy. Some days, discipline. Some days, survival.
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The sun stood still. The enemy fled. And Joshua’s bold prayer was answered. But the line that hit me hardest wasn’t the miracle—it was the quiet truth behind it: “Surely the Lord was fighting for Israel.”
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Unity. It’s one of those words we toss around but rarely see. Sometimes it feels more like a memory than a reality—especially when church life gets messy. But Pentecost shows us something different.
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Sometimes faith feels like walking in circles—showing up, praying, waiting—while the walls never seem to fall. But maybe the real victory isn’t in seeing progress. Maybe it’s in learning to walk when obedience feels pointless.
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After failure, I expect a lecture. Jesus offers breakfast. When Peter faced the risen Christ after denying Him three times, he braced for confrontation—but got grace instead. Sometimes restoration looks like a meal on the beach.
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Courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about knowing Who’s with you. Joshua had to step up. The disciples faced doubt. But the risen King changed everything.
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Jesus walked out of the grave—with scars. Proof that death didn’t win. Proof that love did. And my own scars? They aren’t just reminders of pain—they’re monuments of God’s grace.
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Sometimes faithfulness feels like going through the motions. The words feel heavy, the passion feels dim. But faithfulness isn’t about feelings—it’s about resolve.
