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A Mighty Fortress: Finding Stability in Remembrance
On this day of remembrance, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God reminds us that true refuge is found not in human defenses, but in God’s enduring love. As we honour those who served, we also find comfort in the promise that peace and justice will ultimately prevail.
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When Overwhelmed, Look Higher
Even with years of faith behind you, do you still have days when your heart feels overwhelmed? The burdens shift—family, health, loss, uncertainty—but the ache for refuge remains. God doesn’t always remove the storm, but He lifts us above it. He leads us to Himself—the One who is higher, stronger, and always near.
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Prayer—Your Enduring Lifeline to God, Not Just Words
Prayer is not just something we say—it is the breath of our soul reaching toward God. As we advance in years, prayer becomes even more powerful, not because of eloquence, but because of experience. Every whisper is backed by decades of faith, making your prayers a mighty force in the unseen. You may feel your…
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Strength in Our Weaknesses
There are seasons when strength feels distant—when life slows us down through age, grief, or uncertainty. But weakness isn’t a loss. It can be sacred space, where God meets us gently and reminds us that His grace is enough. In those moments, we don’t have to rely on our own strength. His power shows up…
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God’s Faithfulness in Our Growing Years
What burdens—like guilt or regret—might you be carrying that God is inviting you to release? Aging is not a retreat from purpose—it’s a sacred continuation of God’s story in us. Through every season, His faithfulness sustains us and His grace renews us. Like Mrs. Thompson, who learned to let go of her lifelong guilt and…
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Some Healthy Ways to Relieve Your Pain
Grief looks different for everyone, but comfort often comes through small, simple choices. Whether through music, time in nature, journaling, reading the Psalms, or turning to God in prayer, each step can bring peace and healing. Remember—God is close to the brokenhearted and walks with us in our pain.
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When we feel tired, hungry, or broken, God is near.
When we feel tired, empty, or sad, God is near. He welcomes us hungry and broken, and His love never runs dry. Sometimes in life, we feel very empty. Our hearts ache. Our strength is gone. The weight of life feels too heavy. In those moments, we long for healing and love that does not…
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Tears That God Counts
In moments of grief, when tears fall unnoticed by the world, God sees every drop. He collects them, remembers them, and comforts us with His presence. This reflection explores divine compassion, the healing power of music, and the sacred truth that our sorrow is never wasted.
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Seen, Loved, and Never Alone
Loneliness can feel overwhelming, but God’s love and the care of friends can bring comfort and hope. Even in our loneliest times, God places people in our lives to show us we are seen, valued, and loved. Maria’s experience is a beautiful reminder of this truth.
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In the Quiet Ache of Loneliness
As I read to Adolfo from Matthew 10, his eyes softened. The words about sparrows—small, seemingly insignificant—spoke directly to a quiet ache in him. Loneliness. A sense of being forgotten. But in that moment, Scripture reminded him: he is seen, he is valued, and he is held by God. His gratitude was deep, and the…
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A Shared Fight: Lifting Each Other Up
“Barbara told me I had touched her life. I told her she had touched mine. And in that moment, we raised our fists and declared together: ‘Fight, fight, fight.’ It wasn’t just a chant—it was a shared cry of courage. A symbol of standing together in the face of hardship.”
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The Power of Presence in Quietness
Presence doesn’t always need words. Sometimes, the most powerful comfort is simply being there. A hand held. A shared breath. A quiet room filled with love. God’s presence often comes not in thunder or fire, but in stillness. And in those moments when we feel we have nothing left to give, our quiet presence becomes…