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We all need people in our lives. Good friends make hard days better and happy days even brighter. But not all relationships are the same. Some drag us down, while others help us grow. The book of Proverbs has a lot to say about choosing friends wisely and seeking good counsel. One powerful verse says,…

Life is full of decisions. Some are small, like what to eat or wear. Others are big, like choosing a career, moving to a new place, or navigating a tough relationship. In those moments, we often lean on our own logic, experience, or friends’ advice. But the book of Proverbs points us to a better…

We all struggle with pride sometimes. It shows up when we want credit for everything, refuse to admit we are wrong, or look down on others. Pride feels good for a moment, but it sets us up for trouble. The book of Proverbs warns about it over and over and shows a better way: humility.…

Most of us want a good life. We dream of providing for our families, reaching goals, and feeling satisfied at the end of the day. But dreams stay dreams without one key ingredient: hard work. The book of Proverbs speaks clearly about this. It contrasts the diligent person with the lazy one and shows the…

Revelation 2:1-7 – The Letter to the Church in Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 (NIV) 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write:  These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.  2 I know your deeds, your hard work, and your perseverance. I…

We all know words matter. You can probably remember a time when someone said something kind that lifted your whole day. And sadly, we also remember harsh words that hurt deep down and stayed with us for years. In our world today, with texts, comments, and posts flying everywhere, it is easy to speak without…

Have you ever felt like life is full of choices, but you are not sure which way to go? We all want to be smart about our decisions, whether it is picking a job, handling money, raising kids, or just getting through a tough day. The book of Proverbs in the Bible cuts straight to…

Your coworker mocks your prayer at lunch. You laugh it off and change the subject. Inside, something shrinks. Hebrews chapter ten grabs your shoulder and says, “Don’t throw away what cost Jesus everything.” The Verse That Fuels the Fight “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith… Let us hold…

You blow it again. Same sin. Same shame. You think, “I need to recommit, rededicate, restart.” Hebrews chapter nine steps in and says, “Jesus already handled it. Once. For all.” “But when Christ appeared as a high priest… he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats…

You mess up the same sin again. Guilt screams, “You’re still the same failure.” You brace for the annual reset. Hebrews chapter eight leans in and says, “That was the old deal. Jesus signed a new one in blood.” “I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I…

Your favorite pastor announces retirement. The church scrambles. You wonder, “Who will pray for me now?” Hebrews chapter seven smiles and says, “Jesus already has the job. And He is never leaving.” “But this man, because he continues forever, has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God…

You skip Bible study “just this once.” Then church. Then prayer. One morning you wake up and realize faith feels like a distant memory. Hebrews chapter six sounds the alarm: “Wake up before the current pulls you under.” The Verse That Pulls You Back “And we desire each of you to show the same earnestness…