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Weekly Devotionals From Coastal Church Pastors
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You Are an Embassy
The word kingdom comes from two ideas: king and dominion. Simply put, a kingdom is the place where the will of the king is done. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He told them to ask that His Kingdom would come and His will be done “on earth as ...
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Written by
Pastor Chris Karuhije
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How Do I Put Action To My Faith? | Lessons From Rahab
Have you ever felt as if your past mistakes, glaring flaws, and life circumstances have led you to a dark place limiting you from receiving something from God? Perhaps these have paralyzed you with inaction and wondered, “am I good enough to receive all that God has for me?”
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Written by
Pastor Karen Kepkay
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It’s Not Good to Judge A Book by its Cover
Partiality based on appearances is wrong, it is not for the church. The Lord Jesus in John 7:24 began to speak to the multitude about John the Baptist: “What did you go out to see?” He was telling them not to judge by the way things look.
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Written by
Pastor Brian Taylor
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Am I Deceiving Myself?
The letter of James is extremely practical and helpful for believers looking for specific guidance in the Christian life. He did not address the letter to just one single church, but to the twelve tribes of Israel scattered among the nations (1:1). James was Jesus’ half-brother who came to faith ...
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Written by
Pastor Fari Maghami
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Shattered Dreams
2020 will always be remembered as the year of the global COVID-19 pandemic. During this unprecedented year many dreams where shattered. Restaurants were closed, concerts cancelled, weddings shrunk, and holidays cancelled, just to name a few. Perhaps, you too, had a dream shattered in the last months. So how should ...
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Written by
Pastor Dave Koop
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Meditation: A Key to Breakthrough
Are you in need of breakthrough? Perhaps you have been on the same level at work for many years and though you know can do more, you are unable to see a path forward. Maybe your marriage has been trending downward and you see no light at the end of ...
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Written by
Pastor Chris Karuhije
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Helping Your Children and Teens Deal With Anxiety
Parenting during “normal” times can be daunting enough as is, but when moms and dads take on the additional role of homeschooling, while bringing work from the office at the same time, the toll that this take on families and marriages has been evident.
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Written by
Pastor James Fam
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Giving Yourself Permission To Receive
Are you someone who gives to so many others, yet you struggle to receive for yourself? Do you consider receiving help from others a sign of weakness? Maybe you feel uneasy and undeserving of someone else’s care for you. You’re not alone.
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Written by
Pastor Kevan Dobsin
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How to Be a Supportive Friend to Someone Who May Be Struggling With Their Mental Health
Having a friend who struggles with their mental health can feel daunting at times, because though we may care, we just don't know how to help. Here are 4 key things we can do to be a supportive friend when someone in our lives is struggling with their mental health.
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Written by
Pastor Jessica Chen
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The Pain of Discipline
I have been a Christian for over 30 years, and in many of my early years I barely read the Bible at all. I used to feel guilty as a young Christian about how I didn’t spend much time reading the most important book ever written.
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Written by
Pastor Brad Bergman
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Seeing Beauty in the Imperfect
Sometimes in our brokenness, imperfection, and past experiences, we ask ourselves if we can ever be used by God and whether we matter to Him. We might feel like a shattered pottery piece beyond hope and repair.
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Written by
Pastor Karen Kepkay
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Know Where You Belong
There are two important questions for everyone: Who am I? Where do I belong?
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Written by
Pastor Brian Taylor
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Trust in The Lord
Godly living is not about your high level of human understanding, but in whom you put your ultimate trust. If we trust God, we also acknowledge him daily and we can be assured that He will lead us down the right path.
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Written by
Pastor Fari Maghami
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A Pattern Of Prayer Worth Keeping
2021 could possibly be the year to begin a prayer of commitment and thankfulness to Him each night.
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Written by
Pastor Cheryl Koop
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The Prince of Shalom
Like many over the past few weeks, I’ve been watching this season of The Crown recently released on Netflix. These new episodes focus mainly on the life of Charles, Prince of Wales and his marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales. Even though their happily ever after ending was not to ...
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Written by
Pastor Kevan Dobsin
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Biblical Hope: Better Than Wishing Upon a Star
Many cultures have the tradition of making birthday wishes before blowing out candles on the cake. It is also not unusual to find coins of every currency at the bottom of water fountains, thrown in with the hope of better fortune. From wishing wells to genies in a lamp, tales ...
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Written by
Pastor James Fam
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When All Hope Seems Lost
A few years back my family and I went white water rafting together as part of our family vacation. We figured it would be a great opportunity for team building and family bonding - and it certainly was! Thankfully we had a guide to navigate and direct us on the boat. When the ...
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Written by
Pastor Jessica Chen
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Your Focus Matters
You need to think about…. what you think about. In order to access this power, we need to change our focus. Paul gives us a helpful guide on the type of thinking that pleases God.
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Written by
Pastor Brad Bergman

















