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PRAYER IS WHERE THE REAL CHANGE HAPPENS
Prayer doesn’t always change the situation—but it will change you. It reorients your priorities. It polishes the mirror of your soul so you reflect more clearly the image of God. And it can replace fear with peace. Paul, writing from prison to the church in Philippi, says: “Do not worry…
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PRAYER DOESN’T PRETEND—IT TRANSFORMS
PRAYER DOESN’T PRETEND—IT TRANSFORMS Let’s not sugarcoat it—prayer is hard. Sometimes it feels like talking to a wall. Our minds wander. Our doubts rise. And sometimes, God seems silent. BUT SILENCE DOESN’T MEAN ABSENCE. When you plant a seed, you don’t dig it up every day to see if it’s…
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PRAYER IS THE CONVERSATION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
Let’s be clear from the start: if you’re treating prayer like a backup plan, a last resort, or a tool to get what you want—then you’re missing the point. Prayer is not a transaction. It’s not a performance. And it’s certainly not a spiritual vending machine. Prayer is the conversation…
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REPENTANCE IS PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION
Repentance is about moving forward, not about getting it all right. Many people think, “If I can’t be perfect, why bother?” We get discouraged. We mess up. We want to quit. But that’s not what God wants. He’s not asking for perfection. He’s asking for progress. Paul writes in Philippians…
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REPENTANCE REQUIRES SELF-AWARENESS, NOT BLAME
Repentance is looking in the mirror, not out the window. Here’s the hard truth: Many of us are blind to our own faults. We’re experts at pointing out what’s wrong with others. We have sharp eyes for their mistakes, quick words for their flaws. But when it comes to ourselves,…
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REPENTANCE IS MORE THAN FEELING SORRY
Repentance means changing direction, not just feeling regret. It’s easy to say, “I’m sorry.” It’s harder to actually turn around. That’s what the word “repentance” means. In Greek, the word is metanoia—a change of mind, a new direction, a complete reorientation. it’s not just about tears or guilt. it’s about…
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Championing Justice: Rejecting Partiality and Embracing Equity
Proverb 18:5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice. This final verse underscores the importance of impartiality and justice. Playing favourites and showing favouritism toward the wicked is unjust and morally wrong. Likewise, denying justice to the righteous is equally reprehensible. This…
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Nurturing Wisdom: Unveiling the Power of Words and Challenging Wickedness
Proverbs 18: 3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach. Definition of wickedness: It encompasses actions, intentions, or attitudes that are deliberately harmful, cruel, malicious, or morally corrupt. Wickedness often involves a conscious disregard for ethical principles or a willingness to cause suffering or harm to others.…
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A Prayer is not a shopping list
Prayer is not a shopping list, neither is prayer about grovelling before a God who is like a fearful tyrant.
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Navigating Selfishness, Unfriendliness, and the Quest for Wisdom in Community
Proverbs 18:01 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels. This scripture refers to a person who seeks selfish gratification and accepts advice from no one. Selfish people may start quarrels for various reasons, but one common motivation is to serve their own interests or gain…
Reverend Marco Ste-Marie 