Author: Justin Oakes
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The ABCDs of Fulfilling God’s Covenant
In 2015, a single search for parenting books would have yielded over thirty-five thousand results on Amazon. And that was over ten years ago. Since then, countless more books have been written about parenting, child development, discipline, emotional intelligence, routines, systems, and strategies for raising children well. There are experts, therapists, counselors, teachers, and specialists…
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A Prayer For Glory
A few moments ago, we had a time of prayer together. And when we think about going to God in prayer, it is worth asking what usually makes up the content of those prayers. Many times, we are praying for sickness that is being faced either by us or by someone we know. And I…
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From Sorrow To Peace
Jesus told His disciples plainly that sorrow, suffering, and tribulation would come, but He did not leave them without hope. In John 16, Christ gives His people real reasons for peace: the presence of the Spirit, the promise of His return, access to the Father, and grace for our weakness.
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Hopeful Living In A World Of Hatred
Hopeful Living in a World of Hatred In 2025, studies reported that approximately 4,187 people were killed for their Christian faith. Over four thousand believers gave their lives simply because they confessed Jesus Christ. Beyond that, it was estimated that more than 380 million Christians experienced some form of persecution during that same year. That…
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The Death That Leads To Life
The Cost Jesus Never Hid For the last year, I have had the opportunity to work in a new field for me. I started working in the marketing industry, and it is a very interesting world. In fact, I told everybody from the beginning that marketing is about a lot more than making posters. As…
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Behold the Risen King
Imagine being at Jesus’ tomb with women who thought they would prepare His body, only to find it empty! Confusion sets in until angels reveal He’s risen. Eyewitnesses confirm His resurrection, boosting hope. The message is clear: Jesus is alive, active, and coming back! Are you ready for Him?
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Abiding In Christ Produces Fellowship
A Savior Who Practices What He Commands John chapter fifteen, beginning in verse twelve, says: This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I…
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Abiding In Christ Produces Fruit
At this moment, there is a stand sitting in my dining room with four trays of dirt on it. It looks great right there in the dining room, and in that dirt is a mix of seeds that my wife bought at Walmart and is intending to grow into a garden. The other day, I…
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Devotion: Victory Over the Enemy
Scripture:John 14:30 “The prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.” When Jesus spoke these words, He was about to face the cross. Satan believed he had secured victory. Yet the cross would actually become the place where Christ defeated sin, death, and the devil. Because Jesus rose from the dead, the Spirit…
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Devotion: The Peace of Christ
Scripture:John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth…” The world constantly searches for peace but rarely finds it. Its solutions depend on stable circumstances, financial security, or emotional control. When those things disappear, peace disappears with them. Jesus offers a different kind of peace —…
