Author: Stephen Goodland
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All Things New
We long for renewal—within ourselves and in the world around us. Scripture reminds us that this longing is not misplaced, for God is at work now and will one day make all things new. Bible Readings Reflection In Revelation, God declares, “Behold, I make all things new” (Revelation 21:5). This renewal begins when we put…
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God With Us — God Within Us
From the beginning, God’s desire has been to dwell with His people. What began as a promise — “God with us” — finds its fullest expression in Jesus Christ, and continues through the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit within us. Bible Readings Reflection The promise of “God with us” finds its fulfilment in Jesus…
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Faith in Motion
Faith in Scripture is never passive. Again and again, God invites His people to respond — to step out, to trust, and to obey — often before the outcome is visible. This reflection considers how faith moves in response to God’s word, and how obedience becomes the place where His power is revealed. Bible Readings…
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Born from Above: A Reflection on Nicodemus and New Life (John 3)
Nicodemus came to Jesus under cover of darkness — searching, cautious, and quietly unsettled. What Jesus offers him is not advice for living, but the gift of new life, given from above. Bible Readings Reflection Nicodemus came to Jesus at night. He was a Jewish teacher — learned, respected, sincere — yet inwardly unsettled. For…
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Jesus, the Light of the World
Darkness is a familiar experience for us all — uncertainty, fear, and a longing for clarity. Into this, Scripture speaks of a light that comes from God Himself. Jesus does not merely point the way; He declares that He is the Light of the world, bringing life and hope to all who walk with Him.…
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God Is Love
Love is a word we use often, yet Scripture reveals a love deeper than feeling or sentiment. At the heart of the Christian faith is the truth that God Himself is love — a love revealed, given, and lived out for our sake. This reflection invites us to consider how God’s love has been made…
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Restored to Relationship
From the beginning, humanity was created for life with God — open, unguarded, and whole. Scripture tells the story of how that relationship was fractured, and how God Himself came to restore what was lost. Bible Readings Reflection Creation displays God’s glory — faithfully, day after day. Yet Scripture also tells us that within this…
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The Wonder of Creation
Creation surrounds us so constantly that it is easy to pass by without noticing. Yet Scripture invites us to slow down and look again — to see the world not as something accidental or ordinary, but as the deliberate work of a wise and generous Creator. Bible Readings Reflection In the beginning, God spoke —…
Where Rivers Flow 