Author: Stephen Goodland
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Where Life Flows From
Spiritual vitality is not sustained by effort alone, but by remaining near to the One from whom all life flows. Bible Readings Reflection Much of life is shaped by what we remain close to. Over time, nearness forms us. The voices we listen to, the places we linger, the relationships we cultivate — all quietly…
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The Fruit That Cannot Be Divided
Spiritual growth is not the careful selection of virtues, but the quiet formation of a whole new life shaped by the Spirit. Bible Readings Reflection Scripture speaks of the fruit of the Spirit in a way that is both familiar and quietly surprising. Many believers can name the qualities listed by Paul — love, joy,…
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Opening Our Eyes, Learning to Respond
God opens our eyes in love — and invites us to step into the light we are given. Bible Readings Reflection Scripture often speaks of God as the One who opens our eyes. We do not discover truth simply by effort or intelligence alone. Light is given. Understanding is awakened. Hearts are gently stirred toward…
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What Can We Trust?
In a changing world, we learn to anchor our trust in the unchanging love of God. Bible Readings Reflection In a world increasingly shaped by digital images and artificial intelligence, it is becoming harder to tell what is real. Photographs can be generated, voices imitated, and scenes convincingly fabricated. What once felt trustworthy now requires…
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By His Stripes You Are Healed
Healing flows from Christ’s redeeming love — sometimes visibly, always faithfully. Bible Readings Reflection “By His stripes you are healed.” These words are sometimes spoken as a slogan — a declaration meant to guarantee immediate physical recovery or visible breakthrough. When healing does not come as expected, disappointment or quiet confusion can follow. Yet Scripture…
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Strength Through Christ (Philippians 4:13)
True strength is not found in striving or success, but in Christ’s life dwelling within us — sustaining us faithfully in every circumstance. Bible Readings Reflection “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This familiar verse is often quoted as a declaration of confidence — a promise of success, achievement, or personal…
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Rivers of Living Water
Many years ago, a pastor prayed over me with simple words that have stayed with me ever since: “Let rivers flow.” At the time, I did not fully understand what those words would come to mean, but they have continued to echo quietly through my life and faith. Over time, I have come to see…
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Grace for Today; Hope for Tomorrow
We often feel pulled forward into tomorrow — its questions, its uncertainties, its imagined outcomes. Yet Scripture repeatedly draws us back to today, not because tomorrow does not matter, but because God has already gone there. The strength He gives us is not stored up in advance; it is given daily, moment by moment, as…
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God Heals the Brokenhearted
There are wounds that are not visible, yet they shape how we wake, how we hope, and how we carry ourselves through the day. Scripture does not shy away from such pain. Again and again, God reveals Himself as the One who comes close to the brokenhearted—not to dismiss their grief, but to heal it…
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With God, All Things Are Possible
A reflection on faith, hope, and trusting God in the impossible. Bible Readings Reflection There are moments in life when God’s promises feel distant from our lived reality. Hope may flicker, but circumstances speak loudly—through time, loss, and disappointment. Scripture does not ignore these moments; instead, it meets them with a truth that echoes throughout…
Where Rivers Flow 