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3 Lessons From the Jabong Tree

7/17/2026

One of the joys of our family living in Hawaiʻi has been discovering foods we never would have tried otherwise. I've been especially amazed by the incredible variety of tropical fruits, many of which I didn't even know existed before moving here.

One of those is a citrus fruit known locally in Hawaiʻi as jabong. Native to Southeast Asia, jabong was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands more than a century ago and has thrived in the islands' tropical climate.

The first time I saw a jabong tree, I was fascinated. At first, I honestly thought someone had hung giant yellow ornaments from the branches! The fruit is enormous, measuring about 6 to 12 inches across and weighing anywhere from 1 to 4 pounds. Seeing a tree laden down with these massive citrus fruits was both surprising and a little comical.

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Prodigal Prayers: Week 28

7/14/2026

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Prodigal Prayers Week 28: A Prayer for Good Soil is a powerful Christian devotional based on Mark 4:3-8. Discover how to pray for prodigals by asking God to soften hearts, remove distractions, and cultivate spiritual growth. This Bible study encourages intercessory prayer, faith, and trusting God’s timing for lasting transformation, healing, and a fruitful life rooted in His Word.

Welcome, friend.

If you’re here, it’s likely because you love someone who has wandered—or because your own heart knows what it feels like to wait, hope, and pray through the ache of distance. You’ve prayed. You’ve wept. You’ve waited. And today, once again, you are choosing to press in.

In 2026, we are walking this road together.

Each Tuesday, we gather here to work through Prodigal Prayers: 52 Weeks of Praying Over the Prodigal—one week at a time, one Scripture, one prayer, one promise.

There is no rushing here and no falling behind. Come when you can. Stay as long as you need. This is a place for steady faith, honest prayers, and hope that is anchored in our faithful God and refuses to give up.

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Scripture Writing and Meditation

7/10/2026

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Fix Your Eyes on Jesus, Abide in Him,
and Dwell in His Presence

In a world that constantly pulls at our attention, it’s easy to rush through our time with God—or skip it altogether. But what if, instead of hurrying, we slowed down long enough to truly sit with His Word?

That’s the heart behind this Scripture Writing & Meditation printable—a simple, intentional way to help you fix your eyes on Jesus, abide in Him, and dwell in His presence each day.

Why does Scripture writing matter? There is something powerful about physically writing out God’s Word.

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Prodigal Prayers: Week 27

7/7/2026

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Prodigal Prayers Week 27: A Prayer for the Unexpected is a powerful Christian devotional rooted in Mark 3:1-6. Discover how God works in unexpected ways as you pray for prodigals. This Bible study encourages bold faith, trusting God’s timing, heart transformation, and intercessory prayer for healing, restoration, and spiritual breakthrough.

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5 Ways to Hold Fast in an Ever-Shifting World

7/3/2026

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Discover 5 Ways to Hold Fast in an Ever-Shifting World in this encouraging Christian devotional. Learn how to stay grounded in faith, trust God’s Word, and stand firm in truth despite life’s uncertainties. This Bible-based guide offers practical steps for spiritual growth, perseverance, and unwavering faith. Be equipped to overcome doubt, resist cultural pressure, and remain anchored in Christ with confidence, hope, and peace in every season.

“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed…”
2 Timothy 3:14–15

We live in a world full of noise. Distractions pull us in every direction, opinions compete for our attention, and truth can feel harder and harder to recognize. In the middle of it all, the Apostle Paul’s words to Timothy cut through the chaos with clarity and conviction:

“But as for you… continue.”

The Power of “Continue”
Paul didn’t write these words in easy times. He described a world filled with confusion, selfishness, and spiritual compromise (2 Timothy 3:2–4). Yet instead of telling Timothy to retreat or react in fear, he gave a simple but powerful charge: continue.

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Prodigal Prayers: Week 26

6/30/2026

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Prodigal Prayers Week 26: A Prayer for Boldness is a powerful Christian devotional based on Matthew 21:21-22. Learn how bold, faith-filled prayer can move mountains as you intercede for prodigals. This Bible study highlights trusting God’s promises, praying for heart transformation, and persevering in prayer. Grow in spiritual boldness, deepen your prayer life, and rest in God’s power to restore, redeem, and do the impossible.

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4 Ways to Take Back Your Joy

6/26/2026

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Discover how to take back your joy through this Philippians Bible study. Learn to identify the four joy thieves--circumstances, people, things, and worry--and apply biblical truth for lasting joy in Christ. This Christian devotional encourages right thinking, faith over feelings, and spiritual growth. Be equipped to guard your heart, overcome anxiety, and experience true joy rooted in God’s Word, no matter your circumstances.

Identifying the 4 Joy Thieves
in Philippians

Have you ever woken up on a bright, sunny morning when you should feel great, but you just don’t? I know there are many factors in the lives of women that make life hard and often not enjoyable. I find that often my joy is affected by so many outside influences and can vary based on the moment. A text dings on my phone, and suddenly, my whole attitude shifts. Maybe your child reacts to something you said, and now you are in a bad mood. Maybe your husband makes a careless comment about your appearance or your cooking, and now your whole day is ruined. How do we combat these types of emotional shifts and influences on our joy each day?

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