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A Devotional Reflection on 2 Corinthians 5 by Servant Betty M Gold. There are seasons where life feels fragile. A person can love God deeply and still feel exhausted. One can pray faithfully and still wrestle with disappointment, delay, uncertainty, grief, financial pressure, betrayal, or emotional fatigue. Modern life theories constantly pressures people to build identities around achievements, appearance, social validation, productivity, and control. Yet inwardly, many people feel anxious,...

One of the most misunderstood truths about Jesus is this: He did not lower His standard to reach sinners. People love to say, “Jesus was kind. He hung out with sinners and tax collectors.” That’s true. But what often gets missed is who changed in those encounters . It wasn’t Jesus. It was them. Jesus did not conform to their standards. They came to the knowledge of Him. And that distinction matters more than most people realize. Jesus Was Harder on Those Who Should Have Known Better Jesus...

A thoughtful individual adjusts their glasses, to make sure they are seeing clearly. Are you looking through the correct lens. Read more in the full blog. When race, politics, or nationality become the lens through which we see Christ, we lose sight of truth. Here's why seeing life through Christ changes everything. Let’s keep it 100 — far too many people are trying to mold Christ into the image of their own culture, politics, or background. They make Jesus a nationalist. They make Jesus a...