As I close this day, O God, I look toward tomorrow with hope. Whatever it holds— joy or challenge, ease or difficulty, the expected or the surprising— You will be there before I arrive.

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God who goes with us, we're leaving what's familiar and heading toward the unknown. This place held memories— good and hard, joyful and painful. We're grateful for what we're leaving behind, but we're also mourning it a little. Now we...

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As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, where God commands, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go," we see...

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On This Day: Titus ends the siege of Jerusalem after destroying Herod's Temple. (70)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider using it when preaching about courage.

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On This Day: After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki... (1897)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider using it when preaching about courage, leadership.

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On This Day: Aeroméxico Flight 498 collides with a Piper PA-28 Cherokee over Cerritos,... (1986)

On August 31, 1986: Aeroméxico Flight 498 collides with a Piper PA-28 Cherokee over Cerritos, California, killing 67 in the air and 15 on the ground. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to...

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On This Day: Heavy fighting in Surabaya between Indonesian nationalists and returning... (1945)

On November 10, 1945: Heavy fighting in Surabaya between Indonesian nationalists and returning colonialists after World War II, today celebrated as Heroes' Day (Hari Pahlawan). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity.

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On This Day: Initial issue of the Cherokee Phoenix is the first periodical to use the... (1828)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider using it when preaching about courage, discovery.

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