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This week’s devotional · Vol. 5

You Need More Than a Fresh Start

John 3:1–8 · · 12 minute read

We can understand the truth, regret our sin, and promise to change while still needing the life only God can give. Jesus brings us to the source of that life and calls us to trust Him.

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Vol. 5 · Sunday edition ·

You Need More Than a Fresh Start

John 3:1–8 · 12 minute read

Augustine’s struggle and John 3:1–8 bring us to the new life the Holy Spirit gives and the sufficiency of Christ.

New birth · The Holy Spirit · Faith in Christ · Repentance and assurance

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Vol. 4 · Sunday edition ·

The Word They Could Not Silence

2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 · 10 minute read

William Tyndale, 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5, and the authority of Scripture: how it leads us to Christ and what obedience costs.

Scripture’s authority · Faith in Christ · Obedience · Faithful endurance

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Vol. 3 · Sunday edition ·

When the Accuser Will Not Be Quiet

Romans 8:31–39 · 8 minute read

John Bunyan, Romans 8:31–39, and the assurance found in Christ’s finished work and continuing intercession.

Assurance · Forgiveness · Justification · Hope in Christ

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Vol. 2 · Sunday edition ·

When Gratitude Has to Walk Through Fire

Habakkuk 3:16–19 · 8 minute read

Anne Bradstreet’s loss leads us into Habakkuk’s confession of faith: trembling at what is coming, yet rejoicing in the God who saves. Hope for a Thanksgiving that feels different.

Gratitude · Grief · Providence · Hope in Christ

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Vol. 1 ·

When Mercy Finds the Guilty

Ephesians 2:1–10 · 7 minute read

John Newton survived a storm, but his deeper need was mercy for his sin. Ephesians 2 brings us to the grace that saves and the new life God gives in Christ.

Grace · New birth · Repentance · Forgiveness

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