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He said to him a third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him a third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Tend My sheep.” —John 21:17 One of my favorite parts...

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. —James 1:2-4 I woke up this morning...

To celebrate the start of summer, I recently got to spend some time on my parents’ small cattle farm in the countryside. It’s one of the most peaceful places on earth—exactly what a teacher who’s overstimulated from all the end-of-school chaos could hope for! Peace...

Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. —1 John 2:28 This school year, my tenth, is almost over. (Hallelujah! I’m ready!) It’s genuinely been a wonderful year with a full...

For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit Himself testifies with our...

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth? He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. —Psalm 121:1-3 Yesterday, I discovered my new favorite way to read....