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Weekly Devotionals From Coastal Church Pastors
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Grace Over Performance

We are like a person drowning in the middle of a vast, storm-tossed ocean with no land in sight. We cannot save ourselves. Our only hope is for a rescuer to come. Christ has come to rescue us, and we receive that rescue not by our own efforts, but by ...
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What Motivates Us to Obey?

Obedience is becoming a rare virtue in culture today as it often carries negative baggage. Most people associate obedience with rules that we must follow grudgingly or discipline without any sense of joy. Among young people, there is a prevalent culture of anti-authoritarianism that rejects any notion of compliance.
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What King David Teaches Us About True Repentance

If the Holy Spirit is convicting you of sin and righteousness, and you desire for a fresh start like David did, then your first step is to surrender to Jesus, accepting Him as Lord and Saviour, then take that posture of humility and ask for forgiveness and He will cleanse ...
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Experiencing a Coastal Summer

Summer offers spiritual provisions that may not be available in other seasons – it’s a time to stock up. And every time we have church or meet with our life groups or do devotions – either alone or with family, we are gathering supplies and acquiring something valuable. We’re refreshing, ...
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How to Abide in Faith When Fear Fights Back

We live in a world that often fuels our fears. From breaking news headlines to personal struggles, fear can creep into our minds and hearts, whispering worst-case scenarios and drowning out peace. But as believers, we’re invited into a different way of living in the tension that is marked by ...
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Abiding in the Father’s Love

From the moment we’re born, every heart is wired with the same longing to hear the words: I love you. You are mine. I am proud of you. This is not just an emotional yearning. Psychologists like John Bowlby and Brené Brown have shown that every human being is hardwired ...
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Confidant, Constituents, and Comarades.

Scripture reveals that our Father God designed us for relationships from the very beginning. At the core of every meaningful relationship is intimacy. Pastors John and Helen Burns in one of their relationship teachings beautifully described intimacy as "Into-me-see”. Intimacy is opening our hearts allowing the other person to see ...
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Managing Your Choices

Most of you reading this could probably quote Proverbs 3:5, 6 by memory, as it is one of the most memorized Scriptures.  Proverbs 3:6 in the NLT says, “Seek His will in all you do and He will show you which path to take.”  You may be reading this and ...
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The Peace of Letting Go: Trusting God with Your Anxious Thoughts

The truth is, lasting peace amid anxiety comes only from the one and only God of peace (Romans 15:33). However, asking, seeking, and knocking for God’s help requires both faith and humility. That’s why, in the previous verse (1 Peter 5:6), the apostle Peter instructs persecuted and suffering Christians to ...
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Moms, Your Prayer Matters

If you’re a mother reading this, I want to speak directly to your heart. You might have been praying for years, maybe for a child who has walked away from God or you, maybe for a child who doesn’t believe in God, maybe for a child who is dealing with ...
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How do I prioritize God’s presence and His voice throughout the day?

We prioritize God's presence and His voice throughout our day by paying attention to our mental awareness, our heart motivation, our confessing words, and our daily habits. In Revelation 3:20, Jesus says, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the ...
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AI vs Spiritual Wisdom

AI may improve efficiency and innovation, but it cannot offer peace to the soul. It may solve problems, but it cannot heal hearts. It may enhance life, but it cannot give life. Spiritual wisdom, however, nourishes the soul and aligns us with God’s purposes. As believers navigating a world filled ...
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The Day That Changes Everything

It's one thing to believe about Jesus—it’s something to live with the risen Jesus. Maybe today you needed a reminder, or maybe this is the first time it’s really sinking in. But let me tell you this: Jesus is alive, He sees you, He knows your story, and He’s offering ...
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The Day Jesus Wept: What Broke His Heart and What it Means Today

Jesus saw a great city that had lost its way and wasn’t fulfilling it purpose. Much the same as when He looks at people all over the world who He has created who are lost and not finding His purpose for their lives.
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5 Powerful Truths About Christian Unity You Need to Know

Unity is not about being comfortable, keeping peace, or simply avoiding conflict. Biblical unity is about something much greater: making the historical Jesus of Nazareth known, the one who alone can give us true peace with God and with one another.
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Hope in Troubled Times

Jesus finished His conversation with the disciples with these words: “In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) The trouble is real, but so is the promise. Jesus is reassuring us that, despite the struggles and challenges we face, He has ...
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Understanding the Difference Between Conviction and Condemnation

The concepts of conviction and condemnation are often misunderstood, yet they are distinct in their meaning and impact on the human heart. Understanding the difference is essential for a balanced and grace-filled Christian walk. As we continue in our Abide series this week, let us observe how John 16:8-11 provides ...
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How to Handle Verbal Stones and Remain Unshakable?

When you feel persecuted, or received a verbal stoning, instead of retaliating, becoming offended and biting into Satan’s trap- Know that the Lord works everything for His good (Romans 8:28) and let your faith be unshakable by abiding in His word. There is a great reward in Heaven as you ...
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