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The Last Stretch Matters

by Andrew BarnesChristian Living, Church & Ministry, Faith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 15, 2026No Comments

“He moved slower than last week—not just in his knees, but in the way his eyes scanned the room as if he were unsure whether he belonged there anymore.”

Serving Until Death

by Andrew BarnesChristian Living, Faith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 14, 2026No Comments

“In Christ, you don’t retire. You remain faithful until the departure comes.”

Let All You Do Be Done in Love

by Andrew BarnesFaith & Family, HolidaysPosted on February 14, 2026No Comments

“The world sells romance,” Jeremiah said, “but Scripture trains us in agápē—love that chooses the good of another, even when it costs.”

The Hidden Weight Women Carry

by Andrew BarnesChurch Life, Devotionals & Reflections, Faith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 13, 2026No Comments

“God does not forget. People forget. God doesn’t.”

Mothers Are Not Replaceable

by Andrew BarnesChurch Life, Faith and Culture, Prayer & DevotionalsPosted on February 13, 2026No Comments

“Elijah didn’t speak in slogans. “We’re going to pray for local, state, and federal authorities,” he said, “because God uses people, and people need wisdom when the trail is cold and the stakes are high.”

Guarding Your Attention

by Andrew BarnesDevotionals & ReflectionsPosted on February 12, 2026February 10, 2026No Comments

“If you don’t choose stillness on purpose, the world will choose your pace for you.”

The Daily Reps of Godliness

by Andrew BarnesFaith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 11, 2026February 4, 2026No Comments

Training defined
“Spiritual exercise isn’t mystical. It’s repeated obedience—especially when you don’t feel like it.”

Stability in a Shaking World

by Andrew BarnesChristian Homes, Christian Living, Faith & FamilyPosted on February 10, 2026February 4, 2026No Comments

The Crisis
“‘We are in the middle of a mental health crisis,’ Elijah said. ‘Not a slogan—measurable.’ Jeremiah slid the pages forward, and the numbers landed like a weight: anxiety, depression, hopelessness—rising year over year. ‘This isn’t a phase,’ Barbara whispered. ‘It’s a fire.’”

Words Matter: A Bible Study on Tithes, Offerings, and Giving

by Andrew BarnesBible Study & Scripture, Church LifePosted on February 9, 2026February 4, 2026No Comments

“That word,” she said, tapping once. “That’s the hinge. We’ve been using the language like it’s all the same—tithes, offerings, giving—when the Spirit chose different words for a reason.”

The Playlist of the Persecuted

by Andrew BarnesChurch & Ministry, Faith and Culture, WorshipPosted on February 8, 2026February 2, 2026No Comments

“Let’s pray like we mean it.”
Elijah slid a napkin into the middle of the table and wrote four lines like he was driving nails into wood: protection, justice, courage for leaders, endurance for congregations.

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