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Am I Really Gifted?
Discovering and Using the Spiritual Gifts God Already Gave You
Jan 6
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A Year That Didn’t Break Me. It Refreshed Me.
An honest look at a year shaped by trust, restraint, and quiet obedience, drawing lessons from Scripture about faithfulness, peace, and God’s work in…
Dec 30, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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Who Was Really in the Manger?
An honest reflection on the Christmas story, the manger, and the promise of Immanuel. Written for those feeling distant from God, questioning faith, or…
Dec 23, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Dry
I Couldn’t Pray for More Than 2 Minutes—Until I Learned This
Dec 16, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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When You Feel Like a Stranger to God
What to do when you feel far from God. Learn why spiritual distance happens and how Peter’s restoration shows the way back.
Dec 2, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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What to Do When You’re Tired of the Wilderness
Why obscurity might be God’s protection, not His punishment.
Nov 25, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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Why Every Choice Feels Like A Crisis
Discover how to make wise, confident decisions when every choice feels overwhelming. Learn biblical principles for discernment, overcoming fear, and…
Nov 18, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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You’re Not Tired. You’re Spiritually Dehydrated.
Feeling drained and overworked? Learn how Sabbath rest can renew your soul, restore peace, and help you trust God again. Discover the freedom of slowing…
Nov 11, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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The Real Battle Every Man Is Fighting (And Most Don’t Even Know It)
In a culture that confuses strength with toxicity, many men are fighting a silent battle for their identity. Discover how God calls you to rise, reclaim…
Oct 18, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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James 3 – Words That Build
Your tongue can be a spark or a shelter.
Aug 16, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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James 2: Faith That Moves
Discover how James challenges us to live out genuine faith that takes action and refuses to play favorites. This devotional explores what it means to…
Aug 15, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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James 1
Trials are the training ground for unshakable faith.
Aug 14, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Dry
A practical, in-depth guide to building a consistent prayer life—filled with biblical insight, personal stories, and real-life strategies for connecting…
Jun 16, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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Prayer Changes Everything
Join me on this journey.
Jul 23, 2024
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Chris McKinney
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How to Read the Bible Without a Degree
Learn how to read the Bible without confusion or intimidation. This practical, Spirit-led guide will help you understand Scripture, use simple study…
Nov 4, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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Just Be Yourself Is Terrible Advice
Why following your heart can leave you empty, and what Jesus says to do instead.
Oct 28, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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Why You Can’t Stop Working (Even When You’re Exhausted)
Discover peace in a restless world with Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest. Pastor Chris shares how Sabbath is not laziness but obedience, inviting you…
Oct 21, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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The Real Battle Every Man Is Fighting (And Most Don’t Even Know It)
In a culture that confuses strength with toxicity, many men are fighting a silent battle for their identity. Discover how God calls you to rise, reclaim…
Oct 18, 2025
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Chris McKinney
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The Wounds You Don’t Talk About
We all carry wounds that time alone can’t heal. In this honest and hope-filled article, Pastor Chris shares how Jesus meets us in the pain we try to…
Oct 14, 2025
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