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King David sang laments
Psalms

How to Pray Heartfelt Laments with Hope

The psalms of lament teach us how to pray with hope when we’re grieving, hurting, attacked, or afraid. Laments are prayer requests asking for deliverance from trouble. They describe things that have gone wrong and ask for them to be made right.
October 15, 2026
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David wrote psalms that point to Jesus
Jesus in the Old Testament, Psalms

3 Powerful Ways That Psalms Point to Jesus

The New Testament’s claims that some psalms point to Jesus can seem confusing. After all, how could a psalm written by David about something in his life possibly also refer to Jesus? Let’s first clarify some terms and then look at the…
October 7, 2026
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Encouragement

Overcome Discouragement 5 Powerful Ways

Discouragement. It stops progress—especially progress overcoming temptation, doubt, and fear. Will I ever get over my anger towards that person? Can God really love a person who has failed as miserably as I have? Will I survive…
August 20, 2026
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Spiritual Practices

5 Great Benefits of Honest Prayer

I didn't know it, but I wasn't praying honest prayers. Instead, I was praying what I thought good Christians should pray. When I switched to honest prayer, I discovered 5 great benefits.
July 30, 2026
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Bible Study, Message Series

Holy or “Black” Saturday and Resurrection or “Easter” Sunday

This is part 4 of a 4-part series on Passion Week. Passion Week: Holy or “Black” Saturday "The Denial of St. Peter," by Adam de Coster, Public domain Location: Jerusalem On Saturday, Jesus’s bewildered followers scattered…
April 4, 2026
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Resurrection came after the crucifixion
Bible Study, Message Series

Holy or “Maundy” Thursday and Good or “Passion” Friday

This is part 3 of a 4-part series on Passion Week. Passion Week: Maundy Thursday "Maundy" comes from the Latin for mandate and refers to the new commandment (mandate) Jesus gave on Thursday night. Preparing for the Passover Feast Location:…
April 2, 2026
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Message Series, Spiritual Practices

Holy or “Fig” Tuesday and Holy or “Spy” Wednesday

This is Part 2 of a 4-part series on Passion Week. Passion Week: Holy or "Fig" Tuesday The Cursed Fig Tree The Accursed Fig Tree, by James Tissot, public domain Location: Bethany to Jerusalem As Jesus heads to Jerusalem with…
March 30, 2026
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Message Series, Spiritual Practices

Here’s What Happened During the Remarkable Passion Week

Passion Week, also called Holy Week, lasts from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Its name derives from the Latin word passio, which means “suffering.” In 2026, the week lasts from March 29 to April 5. Pondering each day what happened to…
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My Favorite Books from 2025

Here are my favorite books from 2025. Categories include Christian Apologetics, Christian Living, Fiction, Children's Literature, and more!!
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