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I'm Not Leaving

by: Lionel Peters

07/26/2026

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I'm Not Leaving: Why Clinging to God Changes Everything

There is a decision that separates those who experience God's blessings from those who walk away from them. It is not about having everything figured out. It is not about never crying or never struggling. It comes down to three simple words: I'm not leaving.

What Do Successful Christians Have in Common?

The people who seem most blessed, most favored, and most at peace are not people who have never faced hardship. They ha

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Too Much To Gain & Too Much To Lose

by: Lionel Peters

07/19/2026

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Too Much to Gain and Too Much to Lose: Why Your Soul Is Worth More Than Everything You're Chasing

What if everything you've been working toward is the wrong thing? Mark 8:27-37 raises one of the most important questions anyone can ask themselves, and it's one that most of us were never taught to take seriously.

What Does It Mean to "Gain the World but Lose Your Soul"?

Jesus asked His disciples a pointed question in Mark 8:36: "For what shall it profit a man, if He shall gain

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Do It Again

by: Lionel Peters

07/12/2026

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Will God Do It Again? Trusting God's Faithfulness When Doubt Creeps In

One of the most honest struggles in the Christian life is not whether God can do something. Most believers have seen Him move. The real question that quietly haunts us is whether He will do it again. This is a question worth sitting with, and the Bible has a powerful answer.

Why Do We Doubt God Will Show Up Again?

It does not matter how many times God has come through. As human beings, we have a tendency t

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Extending A Saving Hand

by: George Lopez

07/05/2026

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Extending a Saving Hand: What It Really Means to Reach Others for Christ

There is a difference between extending a helping hand and extending a saving hand. The world can offer help. But those who have been filled with the Holy Spirit and born again have something far greater to offer, something that reaches beyond this life and into eternity.

What Does It Mean to "Do Good to Everyone"?

Galatians 6:10 says, "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and esp

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Standing Inside Of A Promise

by: Lionel Peters

06/28/2026

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Standing Inside a Promise: How Faith Determines Where You Stand

God's promises are not casual words. They are guaranteed, stamped, and certain. The question is never whether God will come through. The question is whether your faith is positioned to receive what He has already prepared for you.

What Does the Bible Say About God's Promises?

Throughout Scripture, God's track record with promises is perfect. After flooding the earth in Noah's day, He promised never to do it again

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How Bad Do You Want It

by: Lionel Peters

06/23/2026

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How Bad Do You Want It? Choosing Freedom, Discipline, and Holiness Every Day

Freedom is available to every believer. Jesus already paid the price. So why do so many of us remain in spiritual chains? The answer often comes down to one simple question: how bad do you want it?

Why Are So Many Believers Still Living in Spiritual Chains?

In John 8:36, Jesus makes a clear promise: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." The price for spiritual freedom has already be

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My Luggage Is Empty: How to Stop Carrying Spiritual Baggage and Trust God With Your Burdens

by: Lionel Peters

06/20/2026

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Too many of us are walking around exhausted, weighed down by things we were never meant to carry. God is not asking you to manage your burdens more carefully. He is asking you to throw them on Him completely. Here is what that actually looks like.

Why Do We Keep Carrying Baggage We Were Never Meant to Hold?

Think about what happens after a trip. Most people unpack their suitcase right away. Dirty clothes go in the wash, and the bag gets put away empty. It is second nature.

Bu

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Remembering God's Grace and Forgiveness

by: Lionel Peters

04/14/2025

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On Palm Sunday, as we commemorate Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, we're reminded of the importance of maintaining our gratitude and appreciation for God's forgiveness and grace in our lives.

Why Do We Sometimes Forget God's Goodness?

It's easy to become comfortable in our faith journey and forget where we came from. Life's challenges, church hurt, family issues, and past disappointments can create barriers that prevent us from maintaining intimate fellowship with Go

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Meditating on God's Word: Finding Success Through Scripture 1

by: Lionel Peters

03/10/2025

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Living a successful Christian life requires more than just casual Bible reading - it demands consistent meditation on God's Word day and night. When we prioritize Scripture and make it central to our daily lives, God promises to make us prosperous and successful in all we do.

What Does It Mean to Meditate on God's Word?

Biblical meditation involves:

Quietly thinking and speaking about ScriptureSpending dedicated time in prayer and contemplationRegular Bible reading and studyK...


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The Power of Writing Down Your Vision

by: Lionel Peters

03/03/2025

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God has placed visions and dreams in our hearts, but many of us struggle to see them come to fruition. Understanding the biblical importance of writing down our visions can transform how we approach God's promises for our lives.

Why Do Our Visions Often Fail to Materialize?

There are three main reasons why people don't reach their God-given visions:

Giving up too easilyHaving unrealistic goals not aligned with God's willFailing to write down the vision

The Biblical Command to

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Finding True Fulfillment: Moving from Empty to Full in Christ

by: Lionel Peters

02/24/2025

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Life often leaves us feeling empty and unfulfilled, despite our best efforts to find satisfaction in worldly accomplishments, relationships, or material success. This spiritual emptiness points to our deep need for something more lasting and meaningful.

Why Do We Feel Spiritually Empty?

Just as the Israelites in Babylonian captivity found themselves spiritually depleted after turning to false gods and earthly kings, we too can find ourselves running on empty when we put our

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Breaking Free from Generational Curses: A Path to Healing and Freedom

by: Joy Peters

02/17/2025

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Generational curses and trauma can deeply impact families across multiple generations, manifesting as recurring patterns of dysfunction, addiction, poverty, and emotional struggles. However, through faith and intentional action, these cycles can be broken.

What are Generational Curses?

Generational curses are negative traits, dysfunctional patterns, and misfortunes passed down through family lines. These can include:

Mental health struggles

Chronic illnesses

Poverty and financi...


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Finding Strength Through Trust in God

by: Lionel Peters

02/10/2025

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Finding Strength Through Trust in God

Life can often feel overwhelming, leaving us searching for support and strength. Just as patients in critical condition rely on life support equipment, we are all constantly dependent on God's sustaining power in our lives.

Why Do We Need God's Life Support?

God is the one keeping our hearts beating and waking us up each morning. While we may not always acknowledge it, we are living on His life support - completely dependent on His sustai

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The Power of Forgiveness: Understanding God's Debt Forgiveness Program

by: Lionel Peters

02/03/2025

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Understanding forgiveness can be challenging, especially when we've been deeply hurt. However, God calls us to forgive others just as He has forgiven us through Jesus Christ.

Why is Forgiveness Important in Christianity?

Forgiveness is a fundamental requirement in God's kingdom. Jesus taught that we must forgive others if we want to receive forgiveness ourselves. When Peter asked how many times we should forgive, Jesus responded not just seven times, but seventy times seven

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FINDING TRUE WISDOM: UNDERSTANDING WHY ALL ROADS LEAD TO JESUS

by: Lionel Peters

01/27/2025

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Finding True Wisdom: Understanding Why All Roads Lead to Jesus

Many people spend their lives searching for wisdom and truth through various paths - education, philosophy, astrology, and different religions. However, there is only one source of true wisdom.

Why Do People Search for Wisdom in the Wrong Places?

Since the beginning of time, humans have searched far and wide for wisdom and understanding. We study countless books and explore various belief systems trying to find an

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