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What Does It Mean to Take Refuge in God: A 5-Day Study
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What Does It Mean to Take Refuge in God: A 5-Day Study

July 16, 2024

How do we move past fear into faith and stand with confidence? The world is full of uncertainty, but we don’t have to live in fear. Our refuge is not in circumstances or ourselves—it’s in Almighty God. He is our fortress, our shelter, and our peace.

This 5-day study will walk you through what it means to take refuge in Him, from the cities of refuge in the Old Testament to the ultimate refuge we have in Christ. As you read, you’ll discover how to stand strong in faith, knowing your life is secure in Him

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Do Christians Have to Get Married in a Church?

Do Christians Have to Get Married in a Church?

June 13, 2024

We are the church, so true believers always get married “in” the church no matter the location of the ceremony (assuming a Christian couple would not choose a questionable site). Weddings performed in a church setting, however, have a special nature about them because it’s where the church gathers every week to worship the Lord.

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12 Uplifting Prayers for Those Who Are Just Tired

12 Uplifting Prayers for Those Who Are Just Tired

May 10, 2024

We all get hit at times with the “tireds.” Tired of school, ministry, parenting, people — tired of everything. Sometimes rest just doesn’t come when we need it; often, a night’s sleep won’t cure what ails us. What we need is prayer — fervent prayer — our best offense and defense during every season of life.

People can get dicey, even snarky when they’re tired. As Christians, that smacks of disobedience because:

1. We are commanded to rest (Exodus 20:8-10)

2. We are to treat others as more significant than ourselves (Philippians 2:3)

3. We are to do to others as we wish they would do to us (Matthew 7:12).

While fatigue is not our preference, our circumstances can lead to this unwanted affliction.

Following are 12 prayers for those of you dealing with personal weariness, along with twelve corresponding prayers to offer on a weary person’s behalf, and Scripture to pray back to God.

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10 Refreshing Spring Bible Verses