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Not Crushed: Discovering God’s Strength in Your Weakness

Garnet Nowell — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:41:41 +0000

Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 4:8–10 inspire believers in every generation: “We are pressured in every way [hedged in], but not crushed; perplexed [unsure of finding a way out], but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not abandoned [to stand alone]; struck down, but never destroyed.” If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably read those words and thought, “But I’m not Paul.” Paul endured imprisonment, beatings, shipwrecks, rejection, and constant hardship. Yet he remained steadfast in his faith and unwavering in his mission. How is that possible? The answer is not that Paul possessed extraordinary human strength. His endurance came Read More

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The Posture of Faith

Garnet Nowell — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:21:23 +0000

There are seasons in life when the weight of our trials feels unbearable. We pray, believe, and trust God, yet circumstances seem to move in the opposite direction of our expectations. Doors close, relationships struggle, finances tighten, and health challenges arise. In those moments, it is easy to interpret our pain as defeat. But as believers, we must remember that God’s perspective is different from ours. The Apostle Paul understood suffering better than most. He endured imprisonment, persecution, shipwrecks, beatings, and countless hardships. Yet he never allowed temporary trials to define his future. Instead, he fixed his eyes on God’s Read More

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Obedience: The True Path to Kingdom Growth

Garnet Nowell — Mon, 25 May 2026 11:38:43 +0000

There have been seasons in my life when obeying the Holy Spirit did not feel like progress. In fact, it felt like I was losing ground, missing opportunities, or taking steps backward while everyone else appeared to be moving ahead. God told me to slow down when I wanted to accelerate, remain silent when I wanted to defend myself, and to walk away from something that looked successful on the surface. In those moments, obedience felt uncomfortable and confusing. Yet in the Kingdom of God, obedience is never wasted. The world measures advancement by visibility, achievement, applause, and position. God Read More

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Spiritual Consumption: What are You Eating?

Garnet Nowell — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:53:37 +0000

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You are what you eat”? Most people use this statement when talking about physical health. If we constantly consume unhealthy foods, eventually it affects our energy, strength, and overall well-being. But this principle also applies spiritually. What we consume spiritually shapes our thoughts, attitudes, character, and actions. The more we consume the Word of God, the more we begin to reflect His nature. Many believers desire to grow closer to God, yet spiritual growth does not happen accidentally or overnight. Just as the body needs daily nourishment, our spirit needs daily feeding on God’s Read More

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The Wilderness: A Passage, Not A Promise

Garnet Nowell — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:45:55 +0000

After the twelve spies returned from Canaan, ten spread fear and unbelief throughout the camp. That single act of disobedience cost an entire generation their promise. God declared in Numbers 14:34, “According to the number of the days in which you spied out the land… forty days, for each day you shall bear your guilt one year… forty years.” One decision rooted in fear led to decades of wandering. Disobedience will always keep you longer than necessary in a wilderness season. Are you still hanging out in the wilderness—the place of punishment—because you refuse to fully obey God? The wilderness Read More

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God’s Heart: A Covenant of Love

Garnet Nowell — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:57:51 +0000

This week, I want to extend an invitation for you to focus on God’s Covenant of Love for his people. God’s love for humanity is characterized by personal relationship, covenant faithfulness, and redemptive action. Genesis 1:27 establishes that humans are created “in the image of God,” setting them apart from the rest of creation with unique dignity and purpose. This divine image-bearing creates the foundation for a personal relationship between God and humanity that doesn’t exist with other aspects of creation. The covenant relationship God establishes with humanity demonstrates His committed love. From His promises to Abraham through the new Read More

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