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6 days ago | 
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God is Here By Alexis A. GoringBible Reading: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”— Psalm 34:18 NIV. A famous song, “From a Distance,” performed by Bette Midler, is the focal point for this devotional message today. The song romanticizes life on Earth in poetic words, saying how beautiful our experiences here on this planet are from a distance.
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1 week ago | 
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When Compassion Fatigue Hits HardBy Alexis A. GoringBible Reading: “The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”— Psalm 145:9 NIVWhat do you do when you feel overwhelmed? I remember when a minister friend of mine told me that when she feels overwhelmed by people’s issues, she unplugs from social media, turns off her phone, and shuts down her computer to take a break. Soon after, I realized that she was describing compassion fatigue.
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1 month ago | 
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A God Who Fights for UsBy Alexis A. GoringBible Reading:“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14 NIVHave you ever felt scared and defenseless? What did you do when that happened? Today, I want to tell you about the God who fights for us. He will never leave you defenseless. You can run to Him when you are scared and find refuge in His arms.
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1 month ago | 
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Letting Go and Learning to ForgiveBy Alexis A. GoringBible Reading:“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy.
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2 months ago | 
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God Holds Us Together By Alexis A. Goring Bible Reading:“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” - Colossians 1:15-17 NIVThere is a song by a Christian music band called Fee that really resonates with me.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
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Persevering in PrayerBy Alexis A. GoringBible Reading:“Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.” — Matthew 7:7 AMPHave you ever felt that you hear radio silence when you are praying and trying to hear a response from God? Have you ever thought that you may as well stop praying about what’s on your heart because God doesn’t seem to care?
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
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When You Want to Know WhyBy Alexis A. Goring Bible Reading:“My complaint today is still a bitter one, and I try hard not to groan aloud.” – Job 23:2 NLTHave you ever considered that knowing God is better than knowing the answers to your questions? There have been situations in my life where I asked God why He let something bad and hurtful happen to me. I also wanted to know why He allows so much pain and suffering in this world.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
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Not Living Like the WorldBy Alexis A. GoringBible Reading“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”— 1 Peter 2:9 NIV“What a Beautiful Name” is one of the many songs by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir that inspires my heart.
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Oct 26, 2024 | 
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What to Do When the State of the World Overwhelms YouBy Alexis A. GoringBible Reading“I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven.” - Psalm 123:1 (NIV)Let’s face it: Our world is in complete chaos. But we do have hope! His name is Jesus Christ, and He can help us survive this experience on Earth.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
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Taste of EternityBy Alexis A. GoringBible Reading“For this world is not our home; we are looking forward to our everlasting home in heaven.”—Hebrews 13:14 TLBDid you know that it wasn’t God’s desire for humankind to taste death? We were supposed to live with Him forever in perfect harmony. Unfortunately, our First Parents (Adam and Eve) sinned and were banished from the Garden of Eden, which was a place beyond our wildest dreams. Their choice separated them from God.
