Author Archives: provref

My 2023 Bible Reading Plan

I believe a major part of Christian discipleship is regular time spent in God’s word. I have also learned about myself that I do best when I…

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Why My Kids Do Not Believe in Santa (2022 Version)

My children do not believe in Santa Claus. They never did. To some, this is an obvious move. To others, this is a shock. What’s the deal?…

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Stay and Tell

Mark 5:18-20 18 As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. 19…

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Seeing the Miraculous with Fresh Eyes

Mark 5:15 – And they came to Jesus and saw the demon-possessed man, the one who had had the legion, sitting there, clothed and in his right…

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Jesus Knows Our Future Failures

Matthew 26:34-35 34 Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” 35 Peter said…

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The Savior’s Near Return

Matthew 24:33-34 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 34 Truly, I say to you,…

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Trusting Wile in the Storm

Matthew 8:23-27 23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that…

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A Response to Anxiety

Matthew 6:31-33 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles…

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Three in One in One Picture

Matthew 3:16-18 16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the…

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Out of Egypt I Called My Son

Matthew 2:13-15 13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and…

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