'God Has a Plan for All of Us'
"God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect." Hebrews 11:40
Hebrews 11 is often called the “Faith Hall of Fame.” It tells the stories of Abraham, Moses, Rahab, and others who trusted God, even though they didn’t see the full results of His promises in their lifetimes. But the chapter ends with a surprising twist: “God had planned something
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'Confidence in Christ'
This summer series from the letter to the Hebrews invites us into a rich theological tradition rooted deeply in Jewish history and practice. Though the authorship of Hebrews remains uncertain, the writer clearly possessed an intimate knowledge of the Old Testament sacrificial system, including
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Jesus Gives Us Grace Because He Gets Us
"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way,
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The Mystery of Sacrifice
Sacrifice strikes us as a strange concept in our modern world, yet it addresses humanity's deepest problem. When someone steals from you, for example, they are injuring you by taking what is yours, but they are also injuring the relationship that you have with them. Our natural response is to demand justice, to eliminate those who have wronged us, but this desire reveals an uncomfortable truth:
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The Imitation Game
Children naturally excel at the imitation game—copying facial expressions, body movements, and sounds. This instinctive mimicry helps them develop social skills, communication abilities, and motor coordination. It's simply a part of growing up.
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Your Body Matters
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" (1 Corinthians 6:19)
We often treat our bodies as temporary vessels, forgetting that they are sacred spaces where God's Spirit dwells. Scripture reminds us that we are not merely flesh and bone but living temples of the Holy Spirit.
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'He Gets You'
Jesus is merciful and faithful to you because He understands your temptations—to give in to fear, despair, shame, addiction, pride, lust, anger… you name it. He gets it. Scripture says, “He had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest... (Hebrews 2:17).
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'Finding Light in Darkness: Hearing Jesus Call Your Name'
In the darkest moments of our lives, when all news seems bad and hope feels distant, we often find ourselves like Mary—standing outside the tomb crying. Life presents overwhelming challenges that can leave us confused, scared, and uncertain where to turn. Family relationships fracture, work disappoints,
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'Jesus Followed a Script'
The script had been written and Jesus was riding in on it. This poignant image captures the intentional fulfillment of ancient prophecy as Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, precisely as foretold in Zechariah 9:9. This wasn't coincidence or convenience—it was deliberate alignment with a divine narrative established centuries before.
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