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Weekly Devotionals From Coastal Church Pastors
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On The Worst Year of My Life

(and What God Taught Me) Intimidation Could Be an Indication In August of 2021, we had a stirring in our hearts that just wouldn’t quit. We had been in Arizona for two years and carried a growing hunger to see God move in our area and in the lives of ...
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Honor That Comes Back

It is a sobering reality that we will not always have our moms in the same way forever. Seasons change, distance grows, health shifts, but the beautiful thing about Mother’s Day is that it gives a reason to honour now. If your mom is still here, do not outsource it ...
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When the Signal Goes Silent

Trusting God Through Life's Difficult Seasons For every believer walking through a hard season, there is an Earthrise coming. Maybe not tomorrow. Maybe not in the timing you wanted. But the God who walks with you through the valley is also the God leading you out of it. And one ...
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Navigating a Shaking World with Unshakeable Truth

God has provided us with just that: His written Word, the Bible. As we read the Bible, we find timeless truths and promises to help us navigate the world we live in. As we read His Word, we get to know more about who He is, His character, and His ...
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What Did Daniel’s Parents Do Right?

How to Raise Kids with an Unshakable Identity in Christ. The world may be shaking, but our identity doesn’t have to. Our identity isn’t formed by government policies, school systems, or cultural trends. Our identity is found in Christ. In Him we are chosen, adopted, forgiven, secure, loved, and overcomers. ...
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The Power of Your Testimony 

When family, friends, and co-workers can see and recognize your transformation, "They used to have so much fear and anxiety, but now they have so much peace." "They used to swear and cut down others, but now they encourage." "They used to have that addiction; now they help others to ...
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From Incarnation to Crucifixion, From Burial to Resurrection: The Story That Changed Everything

From incarnation to crucifixion, from burial to resurrection, the life of Jesus changed history and eternity. His resurrection doesn’t just promise a future heaven; it shows that God’s kingdom has already begun to break in, transforming our world and our lives, even as we await its full fulfillment.
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3 Reasons Why You Should Care About Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is when Jesus entered into Jerusalem riding on a donkey while a massive crowd of people cheered and waved palm branches in worship. Within days, the same city that worshipped and welcomed Jesus would turn and reject Him. Palm Sunday is not just a historical event. It is ...
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How to Trust God and Make Courageous Decisions

When we look at Scripture, we see this kind of courage lived out in the life of Moses. Moses wasn’t shaped into a leader by a title; he was shaped by the decisions he made along the way. He made courageous decisions by faith and trusting God long before anyone ...
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Do God’s blessings continue?

Because there are storms in life and we have a sinful nature, we will fall short of the glory of God and sin. We must acknowledge that the blessings of His presence remain with us, His guidance striving to keep us on track, the wisdom to avoid repeating the same ...
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Having Faith For The Love Of Your Life

In a culture where dating often feels confusing, discouraging, or even exhausting, the Bible offers a surprisingly hopeful perspective on finding the love of your life.
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By Faith We Overcome — Finish Your Race Strong

God credits Sarah’s faith as being essential to His eternal plan unfolding. “It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise.” So clearly, it was Abraham together with Sarah that ...
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What If Not Knowing Is Actually a Gift?

In Isaiah 46:9–10, God says about Himself: "I am God, and there is none like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done." God is not confused about where your story is going. He's not watching your life and hoping it ...
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Held Up by Faith, Carried by Love

The beauty of the Church is that we are all called to both, independent of gifting or personality. Love does not require full understanding, advice, or explanations. All we have to do is show up and respond to need by being present. God who invites us into relationship with Him ...
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Faith in the Unseen

Through the life of Noah, we can see that to live by faith and for the “things not yet seen”, we must be willing to Trust God’s Word when He speaks, Trust God’s Process when the work is hard, and Trust God’s Timing when the wait seems long. As Corrie ...
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Walking With God

When we trust Jesus, we are not just hoping that God would accept us. It is not blind trust. We can place our trust in Jesus and not in ourselves or our performance, not even in faith itself. We place our faith and trust in Christ, our Savior, who provided ...
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When Certainty Becomes a Curse

In an age driven by data, forecasts, and algorithms, the desire to know the future has never been stronger. We plan careers decades ahead, track health outcomes, model financial projections, and even try to predict emotional compatibility. While wisdom calls us to plan responsibly, Scripture consistently warns that absolute certainty ...
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Give Your First and Your Best

When God receives our first and our best in all three areas, it shapes how we live, how we make decisions, and how we love others. Faith that costs nothing rarely transforms us. Giving God our first and our best costs something, but it produces a life aligned with His ...
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