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The Joyful Moments in Christ website is delighted to offer many resources to aid in living the Christian life. You can find Bible Study Guides, Memory Verse Suggestions, Biblical Musings, Prayers, Book Reviews, Hymns, and more!

Table of Contents

1. Table of Contents
2. Bible Study Guides
3. Devotionals and Memory Verse Suggestions
4. Spiritual Practices
5. Biblical Musings
6. Prayers
7. Book Reviews
8. Hymns
9. More Resources
10. Blog Posts by Category
11. Blog Posts by Book of the Bible
12. Blog Posts by Topic

Bible Study Guides

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A Bible Study about Acts 8:26-40 – The Holy Spirit Provides a Teacher

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A Bible Study about Acts 8:1-25 – The Unstoppable Gospel in the Face of Persecution

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A Bible Study about Acts 7: Stephen’s Defense and Stoning

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A Bible Study about Acts 6: Choosing Leaders and Navigating Conflict

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A Bible Study about Acts 5:12-42: Miracles, Obedience, and Unshakeable Faith

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A Bible Study about Acts 4:32-37 and 5:1-5:11 – Unity, Generosity, and the Perils of Deceit in the Early Christian Community

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Acts 4:1-31 – A Bible Study about Peter and John’s Boldness in the Face of Opposition

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Acts 3 – A Bible Study about Healing and Redemption: The Miraculous Act of the Lame Beggar

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Acts 2:14-41 – A Bible Study about the Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, and the Power of Teaching and Fellowship

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Acts 2:1-13 – A Bible Study about Understanding the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

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Acts 1:12-26 – A Bible Study about Choosing Church Leaders

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Acts 1:1-11 – A Bible Study about the Ascension of Jesus

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Unveiling Luke: Author of Acts and the Gospel According to Luke

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Ruth Bible Study: Boaz’s Shrewd Diplomacy and the Lineage of Jesus in Ruth 4

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Ruth Bible Study: A Daring Proposal and an Unwavering Faith in Ruth 3

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Ruth Bible Study: Discovering Kindness and Compassion in Ruth 2

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Ruth Bible Study: Choosing God in Ruth 1

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Devotionals and Memory Verse Suggestions

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Acts 8:30-31 – A Memory Verse about the Need for a Mentor

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Acts 8:24 – A Memory Verse about the Need for Prayer after Sin

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Philippians 4:8 – A Bible Verse about Anxiety

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10 Encouraging Bible Verses for Those Facing Chronic Pain

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Embracing New Beginnings: 10 Bible Verses to Kickstart Your New Year

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Acts 8:21 – A Bible Verse about Needing a Right Heart

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Acts 8:14-15 – A Bible Verse about the Need for the Holy Spirit

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Acts 8:3-4 – A Bible Verse about the Unstoppable Advance of the Gospel

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Finding Solace and Strength in Forgiveness: A Lesson from Stephen’s Faith

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Resisting God: Why Do We Fight His Ways

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Empowered by the Holy Spirit: Lessons from Stephen’s Wisdom

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Acts 6:3-4 – A Memory Verse about Division of Labor

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Obedience to God: Lessons from Acts 5

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The Consequences of Lying to the Holy Spirit – Lessons from Acts 5

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Acts 4:19 – A Memory Verse and Reflection Questions about Listening to God

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Acts 4:12 – A Memory Verse and Reflection Questions about Salvation in Jesus

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Reflection and Redemption: Acts 3:13-15 – A Memory Verse for Repentance

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Exploring Acts 2:38-39 – A Powerful Memory Verse on Repentance and Baptism

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Acts 1:14 – A Memory Verse and Reflection Questions about Constant Prayer

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Acts 1:11 – Embracing God’s Call to Action: A Memory Verse

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Ruth 4:14-15 – A Memory Verse on Redemption, Honor, and Faithful Devotion

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Memorize Ruth 3:11 – A Verse on Noble Character

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Ruth 2:12 Bible Verse: Boaz’s Blessing and Taking Refuge in God

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Ruth 1:16-17 – Embracing Discipleship and Mentorship in Faith

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Spiritual Practices

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 50 – Nehemiah 11-13, 1 John, and Daniel

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 49 – Psalms 138-150 and Nehemiah 1-10

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 48 – Deuteronomy 28-34 and Psalms 107-137

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 47 – Deuteronomy 7-27

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 46 – Matthew 15-28 and Deuteronomy 1-6

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 45 – 2 Peter, Haggai, Matthew 1-14

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 44 – Ezra, 1 Peter, Song of Solomon, and Zephaniah

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 43 – 2 Chronicles 27-36, Habakkuk, and Hebrews

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 42 – 2 Chronicles 4-26

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 41 – Ezekiel 29-48 and 2 Chronicles 1-3

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 40 – Ezekiel 7-28

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 39 – 1 Chronicles 18-29, James, and Ezekiel 1-6

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 38 – Psalms 104-106 and 1 Chronicles 1-17

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 37 – Numbers 22-36 and Psalms 90-103

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“It is Finished”: How Do We Live a Finished Life?

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 36 – Numbers 3-21

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 35 – Nahum, Titus, Ecclesiastes, Philemon, Numbers 1-2

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Learning to Pray – A Book Review for Max Lucado’s Start with Prayer: 250 Prayers for Hope and Strength

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 34 – 2 Kings 14-25 and 2 Corinthians

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A Survey: What Are Your Bible Reading Habits & How Do You Feel About the Bible?

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 33 – John 16-21 and 2 Kings 1-13

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 32 – Micah 5-7 and John 1-15

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 31 – Exploring 1 Kings, Timothy, Lamentations, and Micah

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 30 – Exploring Solomon’s Reign and Wisdom

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 29 – Leviticus, Psalms, and 1 Kings

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 28 – Leviticus and the Holiness of God

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 27 – Exploring Job, Jonah, and 2 Thessalonians

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 26 – Insights from 1 Thessalonians and the Book of Job

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 25 – Triumph, Tragedy, and Leadership Challenges

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 24 – Exploring Obadiah, 1 Corinthians, and 2 Samuel 1-5

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 23 – Adversity, Justice, and Repentance

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 22 – God’s Sovereignty and the Call to Repentance

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 21 – Exploring Jeremiah’s Message of Repentance and Reconciliation

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 20 – Timeless Wisdom from 1 Samuel and Colossians

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 19 – Faith and Struggles in Psalms and 1 Samuel

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 18 – Finding Hidden Treasures in Exodus and Psalms

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 17 – Moses, Miracles, and the Drama of the Exodus

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 16 – Suffering, Healing, and Redemption in Luke and Exodus

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 15 – Amos’ Prophetic Warnings and the Gospel of Luke

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 14 – A Journey Through Proverbs, Joel, Ruth, and Philippians

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 13 – Navigating the Dark with Hope and Wisdom

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 12 – From Romans’ Christian Living to Judges’ Persistent Rebellion

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 11 – Concluding Isaiah, Exploring Hosea’s Love, and Beginning Romans

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 10 – Hope, Redemption, and Prophecies of Jesus in Isaiah

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 9 – Isaiah’s Message of Warning that Ends in Hope

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 8 – Galatians and Isaiah

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 7 – Conquest, Justice, and Forgiveness in Joshua

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 6 – A few Psalms and the Beginning of Joshua

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 5 – Finishing Acts and Beginning Psalms

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Read the Bible in a Year: Week 4 – Concluding Genesis and Embarking on Acts

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Biblical Musings

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Musings about Genuine Faith vs. Pretend Faith

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Baptism’s Promise: Not an End, But a Beginning

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The Heart of the Creation Story: Process or Endpoint?

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Musings: Do we really want to be well?

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Great is Thy Faithfulness: A Journey From Lamentations to Hope and Joy

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Faith vs. Reason: Do we really need to make a choice?

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Musings about Dreams of Hope vs. Prophesy from God

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Musings about Being Righteous Without Being Legalistic

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Embracing Patience: God is Not in a Hurry, Why Are We?

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Head Knowledge vs. Heart Knowledge: Teaching our Kids to Love Jesus

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Musings about Finding Purpose, Meaning, and Joy in Life

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Science and the Bible: Navigating the Dinosaur Dilemma

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Embracing God’s Moral Compass: Navigating Differing Perspectives with Biblical Wisdom

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Musings about Discernment: Right vs. Almost Right

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Discovering Hope and Gratitude in the Psalms: A Transformative Journey

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Unlocking the Timeless Wisdom of Psalm 1: A Guiding Light

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Praying for Leaders: Insights from Psalm 72

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Finding Hope in Despair: David’s Psalms & God’s Promises

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Finding Hope and Comfort in Psalms 55-61: A Reflection on Trials and Divine Support

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A Divided Church: How can we be united in Christ when we differ in our politics?

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Understanding Redemption: Insights from the Bible

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Science and the Bible: Exploring Literary Devices in Genesis

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Musings about Ordinary People Having Boldness in Christ

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Science and the Bible: Made in the Image of God

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Choosing the Right Bible Translation: A Comparison of 7 Versions

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Science and the Bible: An Introduction to the Creation Story – Let’s Stop the Hateful Bickering

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Helping People in Need: Short-Term and Long-Term Solutions

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The Power of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2: Speaking by the Spirit and Perseverance in Faith

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Musings about the Holy Spirit and Speaking in Tongues

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Drawing Closer to Jesus: Overcoming the Struggles of Daily Bible Reading

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Unlocking a Deeper Connection with Jesus: Top Spiritual Practices for Christians

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Missionary Work and the Holy Spirit’s Power: Reflections on Sharing Your Faith

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Discovering Joy Amidst Persecution: Lessons from the Book of Acts

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Maid: Lessons about Kindness, Compassion, and Poverty from Stephanie Land’s Memoir

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Ruth 4 – Diplomacy, Honorable Outcomes, and Faith’s Impact

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Ruth’s Bold Request: Lessons in Asking for Favors and Seeking Noble Character

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Ruth and Refugees: Biblical Guidance for Christians

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Ruth 1 – Reflecting on Discerning God’s Will and the Power of Redemption

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Finding Our Joy in Christ

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Prayers

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A Prayer of Lament: How Long, O Lord

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A Prayer for Sharing Faith with Boldness: A Reflection on Stephen’s Example

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A Prayer for Dealing with Prejudice in the Church

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A Prayer for a Deepening Relationship with God

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A Prayer for Kindness Among Christians

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A Prayer for Peace in Times of Anxiety

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A Prayer for Uniting Faith and Reason in the Midst of Conflict

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A Prayer for Living a Finished Life

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Striking the Balance: A Prayer for Righteousness Without Legalism

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A Prayer for Patience: God is not in a hurry, so why are we?

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A Prayer for Developing the Faith of our Children

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A Prayer for Finding Purpose, Meaning, and Joy in Life

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A Prayer about Discernment: Right vs. Almost Right

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A Prayer for Empowerment by the Holy Spirit: Faith, Action, and Transformative Power

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A Prayer for Wisdom: Navigating Challenges and Staying True to Faith in Today’s World

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A Prayer for Seeking God’s Timing and Guidance: Yielding Fruit in the Right Season

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A Prayer to End Hate and Prejudice: Seeking Understanding and Reconciliation

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Finding Hope in Despair: A Prayer for Encouragement

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A Prayer for Unity, Grace, and Truth Amidst Division

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A Prayer for Discerning God’s Will Amidst Conflicting Messages

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A Prayer about Forgiveness in the Face of Injustice: Lessons from Corrie ten Boom

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Praying for Wisdom: Navigating Political Discussions with Grace

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A Prayer about Fleeing from Sin and Deception in the Light of Genesis

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A Prayer about Listening to God

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A Prayer for Those Suffering from Chronic Illness and Disability

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A Prayer for Divine Guidance: Speaking with the Holy Spirit’s Wisdom

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A Prayer about Being Filled with the Holy Spirit: Seeking Transformation

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A Prayer about Choosing Church Leaders

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A Prayer for Boldness and Guidance in Sharing Your Faith

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A Prayer about Pleasing God During Diplomatic Negotiations

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A Prayer: Learning from Ruth About Seeking Help and Building Noble Character

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A Compassionate Prayer for Foreigners and Refugees

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A Prayer about Discerning God’s Will and Finding Strength in Faith

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Book Reviews

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Exploring the Roots of Compassion: A Book Review of “In My Father’s House” by Corrie ten Boom

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Sharing the Forgiveness and Joy of Jesus – A Book Review of “Tramp for the Lord” by Corrie ten Boom

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Faith in Extreme Circumstances – A Book Review of “The Hiding Place” by Corrie ten Boom

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Book Review – Between Two Trees: Our Transformation from Death to Life by Shane Wood

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Discovering Your Big Dreams: A Review of ‘Rhinestone Jesus’ by Kristen Welch

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Hymns

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A Survey: Favorite Christian Music

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“And Can It Be” by Charles Wesley: Exploring the Depths of Divine Love

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How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds: A Look at a Hymn by John Newton

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The Profound Message of “Amazing Grace” – A Journey from Sin to Salvation

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The Remarkable Transformation of John Newton: From Slave Ship Captain to Hymn Writer

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My Song Is Love Unknown: A Hymn by Samuel Crossman

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Exploring the Hymn ‘Alleluia! Sing to Jesus’ by W. Chatterton Dix

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A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing: Reflections on the Ascension of Jesus

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Taking Refuge Under the Wings of Jesus in the Hymn ‘Jesus, Lover of My Soul’

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More Resources

Bible Study Guides

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Acts of the Apostles

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Ruth

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Prayer Journal Templates

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Read the Bible in a Year

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