July 16, 2025

Fasting?

Fasting isn’t just an ancient practice or a modern health trend. In the eyes of Jesus, it’s a sacred discipline meant to shift our hunger from the physical to the spiritual. In Matthew 6:16-18, Jesus says something subtle but telling: “When you fast…” Not if. When. That single word reveals a foundational truth: Jesus expected […]

Not Forgotten

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“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” – Matthew 5:10 What does it really mean to be blessed? Most people think of blessings as things that make life easier—success, health, security, comfort. But Jesus introduces something radically different. He says we are blessed when we are […]

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It’s Not About the Mat

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We’ve all had seasons where we feel stuck—maybe not physically, but emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. We carry invisible mats, worn from the weight of disappointment, shame, fear, or brokenness. The story of Jesus healing the paralyzed man in John 5 shows us something powerful: healing isn’t just about getting up—it’s about becoming whole. Jesus approached […]

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