Job’s experience in the Old Testament is a great example of how answered prayers may not be what we expected or wanted, but can still be a blessing in disguise.
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Preserved by Purpose – Mahogany Moments
In her article, Shewanda Riley reflects on her own “Mahogany moments” of questioning and uncertainty, and encourages others to trust in God’s plan and grace during times of fear or doubt.
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Preserved by Purpose: Unrestrained: The Angry ChristianÂ
Anger is often used as a starting point to challenge sin and injustice, and embracing transformation can lead to peace, as seen in John 2:14-15.
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Preserved by Purpose: God’s Positioning System
Bishop Monroe Saunders of Transformation Church in Baltimore, Maryland, shared a powerful analogy of God’s Positioning System, reminding us that God is always waiting for us to resume our life’s purpose.
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Preserved by Purpose: GPS – A Christian’s Best FriendÂ
A spiritual GPS, known as the Holy Spirit, provides divine direction and guidance to help us navigate life’s challenges and make the right decisions.
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Preserved by Purpose: Procrastination is the Thief of Dreams
Procrastination can be a thief of dreams, as best-selling author Tia McCollors said, and it’s a combination of not wanting to do it, not knowing what to do, and poor time management that can lead to it.
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Preserved by Purpose: Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That
Sweet Brown’s video about escaping a fire and the importance of letting go of unhealthy situations and people was a reminder to focus on the future and bigger picture, as stated in Philippians 3:13-14.
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Preserved – Stirred, Not ShakenÂ
When faced with unexpected loss or change, Christians can find strength by leaning into God’s presence, trusting in His sovereignty and peace, and seeking guidance through prayer.
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Preserved by Purpose: 20/20 Vision
By Shewanda Riley “You’ll never have 20/20 vision.” I remember the mixed emotions that I feltwhen my eye doctor told me this a number of years ago. First, I was […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Back to School and Back to Prayer
By Shewanda Riley Each year around this time, I share a Back-to-School prayer. I think it is important tooffer encouragement as students, staff and educators prepare to return to school. […]