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You don’t want your phone to run out of power in the middle of a busy day, especially when there’s so much to do. That’s why most of us make sure to charge our phones before going to bed or first thing in the morning. Staying connected to a power source is essential for our devices—but staying connected to Jesus is even more vital for our lives. In John 15, Jesus emphasizes the importance of abiding in Him. He is the Vine, and we are the branches. A branch can only grow and b

Growing up in the beautiful country of Portugal, I was very early exposed to one of the most aggressive sport cultures in the world. Most young boys have one big, overpowering ambition and that is to become a highly successful soccer player. Every generation has one or two really great and famous athletes but in my days, even though he is six years younger than me, one name stood and still stands above them all. When he was only fourteen years of age, he threw a chair at one

“Be angry, but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. Do not give the devil an opportunity.” (Ephesians 4:26, WEB) As a pastor and professional counselor, I am dedicated to serving mental health. Before becoming a professional counselor, I majored in family ministry. During this process, I encountered a significant challenge: people who seemed to have resolved their problems were still struggling to maintain healthy relationships. Looking at them, I asked mysel

When we scan the Old Testament—its chronology and spiritual origins—we meet leaders whose lives were animated by prayer. Their petitions did not merely ask for help; they aligned missions with God’s grace, stayed judgment, and interceded for mercy and morality. Their practices shaped their faith and, at times, altered outcomes. Great leadership, Scripture shows, begins with the capacity to connect with God—to “hook up with the Holy,” as some might say. Abraham, Moses, Solomon