The Bearded Pastor

Ordained Bishop & Assoc. Pastor for Covenant Community Church.

Child of God, Digital Creator, Tech Guru, Podcaster & Geek

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“whatever you ask in prayer, believe…”
Mark 11:24 ESV

Prayer is not magic. Faith is not manipulation. God is not a vending machine.

True faith asks boldly, trusts fully, and surrenders to the wisdom and will of God.

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“For we are his workmanship…”
Ephesians 2:10 ESV

We are not saved by good works. We are saved for good works.

Grace does not make obedience optional. It makes us new, then sends us to walk in what God prepared beforehand.

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“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God…”
James 1:5-6 ESV

Wisdom begins when we admit we do not have what we need in ourselves.

Ask God, but ask in faith. Come ready to listen, surrender, and obey the One who gives generously.

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“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage…”
Psalm 27:14 ESV

Waiting on God is not passive resignation. It is active trust.

The silence of God is not the absence of God. The delay of God is not the denial of God.

Wait for the Lord.

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“Delight yourself in the LORD…”
Psalm 37:4 ESV

God is not a tool for getting the life we already wanted. He is the treasure.

When we delight in Him, He reshapes our desires until we learn to want what is holy, lasting, and pleasing to Him.

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“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God…”
1 Peter 5:6 ESV

Humility is not weakness. It is trusting God’s hand, God’s timing, and God’s glory more than your need to be seen, defended, or promoted.

Bow low. He is faithful.

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“learn to do good; seek justice…”
Isaiah 1:17 ESV

Biblical justice is not a slogan. It is obedience rooted in the character of God.

Those who have received mercy in Christ should become people of mercy toward the vulnerable, forgotten, and oppressed.

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“How are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?”
Romans 10:14 ESV

People cannot believe a gospel they have never heard.

God saves, but He sends His people with His Word. Speak with humility, love, and courage.

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“The fear of man lays a snare…”
Proverbs 29:25 ESV

Fear keeps us silent when people need the gospel. Trust in the Lord makes us bold, humble, and faithful.

Love people enough to speak truth, pray, serve, and point them to Jesus.

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“For by grace you have been saved through faith…”
Ephesians 2:8–9 ESV

Salvation is not God rewarding the worthy. It is God rescuing the guilty.

We bring no résumé before Him. We come with empty hands, trusting Christ alone.

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“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth…”
John 16:13 ESV

The Spirit does not lead us away from Scripture. He leads us deeper into the truth God has revealed.

He points us to Christ through the Word of God.

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“while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8 ESV

God did not wait for us to become worthy. Christ died for the ungodly, the guilty, and the helpless.

The cross proves both the depth of our sin and the greater depth of God’s grace.

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“God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid.”
Isaiah 12:2 ESV

Faith does not pretend there is nothing to fear. Faith knows God is greater than everything we fear.

He is our strength, our song, and our salvation.

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“All this is from God…”
2 Corinthians 5:18 ESV

Salvation is not man climbing up to God. It is God, through Christ, reconciling sinners to Himself.

The offended God made peace through the blood of His Son. That grace humbles us and sends us.

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“And the LORD will be king over all the earth.”
Zechariah 14:9 ESV

The world is not out of control. God is not reacting. Christ reigns now, and one day His reign will be seen by all.

The question is not whether He will reign, but whether we submit now.

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It’s Friday.
Jesus is praying.
Peter is sleeping.
Judas is betraying.

It’s Friday.
The cross stands.
Darkness falls.
Hope feels buried.
Death looks victorious.

The stone is sealed.
The guards are watching.

But it’s only Friday.

Sunday is coming.

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“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.” God gives the strength to endure, the comfort to keep going, and the grace to walk in unity. Romans 15:5 ESV

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“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Fear may come, but it does not get the final word. Faith is not pretending fear is gone. Faith is turning to God when it rises. Let trust be stronger than fear today.
Psalm 56:3 ESV

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“Forget not all his benefits.” Psalm 103 reminds us that worship begins with remembering. God forgives completely and heals faithfully. When we recall His mercy, gratitude grows and faith steadies. Speak truth to your soul today.
Psalm 103:2–3 ESV

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DHS is on the ground in Minneapolis, going DOOR TO DOOR at suspected fraud sites.

The American people deserve answers on how their taxpayer money is being used and ARRESTS when abuse is found. Under the leadership of @Sec_Noem, DHS is working to deliver results.