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Children Of God // Praise Shine

All human beings are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14), and those who follow Jesus become children of God (John 1:12–13). Once in despair, that woman left in hope—about to find an identity and purpose bigger than this world can give.

Is there someone in despair whom you can affirm as “wonderfully made” today? With whom can you share the offer of becoming a child of God?

The Jesus Chair // Praise & Shine

In scripture (John 8:31–32), while speaking to Jewish believers, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free”. Let’s hold to His teaching, whether it means writing His words on a chair, memorizing them, or seeking to put them into action. The truth and wisdom of Christ’s messages help us grow in Him and set us free.

A Strong Heart // Praise & Shine

The human heart beating 100,000 times a day, or 65-70 times a minute, with no time off for rest, to get most of us through seventy years or more.

The amazing heart so thoroughly powers us through life that it has become a metaphor for our overall inner well-being. Yet, both our literal and metaphorical hearts are prone to failure.

Who Are You // Praise & Shine

We may think we’re “spiritually handsome”—until we see our sin as God sees it. Isaiah 64:6 says that compared to God’s standard, even “our righteous acts are like filthy rags.” But God also sees something else, something even more true: He sees Jesus, and He sees us in Jesus.

Feeling discouraged about HOW you are? Remember this is not WHO you are. If you have put your trust in Jesus, then you’re IN Jesus, and His holiness drapes over you. You’re more beautiful than you imagine.

Secret Giver // Praise & Shine

Jesus doesn’t say that all our giving should be in secret, but He does remind us to check our motives when we give (Matthew 6:1). He also said: “When you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others” (v. 2). While God expects us to be openhanded givers, He encourages us to avoid doing good deeds in front of people for the purpose of receiving accolades or special recognition (v. 3).