I used to think that when things fell apart, they stayed apart. That frayed edges were the end of the story. But Scripture tells a different truth — one that has undone me and remade me: God is a God of holy mending.
From Genesis to Revelation, we don't see a God who discards damaged goods. We see a Weaver who gathers up every broken thread, every torn piece, every frayed edge, and patiently, relentlessly, tenderly weaves them back into something even more beautiful than before.
He does this through His covenants — sacred promises that reveal the depths of His commitment to restore what was broken and redeem what was lost. |
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June 12 — The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Dallas with no major reforms enacted. Proposals to abolish the ERLC, amend the constitution to bar churches with women pastors, and adopt new requirements for financial transparency all failed to pass. The SBC did, however, pass resolutions denouncing sports betting, pornography, abortion, and same-sex marriage, and reelected Clint Pressley as president, all by wide margins. (Christianity Today) |
| June 12 — The 14th-century Shem Tov Bible was sold for $6.9 million in 2024 and is now on display at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem. Created by Rabbi Shem Tov ben Abraham Ibn Gaon in 1312, the Bible spent centuries traveling across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. It references the lost Hilleli Codex of 600 AD, offering insights into medieval biblical and kabbalistic traditions, and is celebrated for its artistic, cultural, and historical significance. (Christianity Daily) |
| June 14 — A report revealed severe persecution of evangelical Christians in Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine, with 47 church leaders killed, many more imprisoned and tortured, and over 650 religious sites damaged, including Kyiv's Holy Wisdom Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of Christian unity. This strategy of targeting faith communities echoes earlier Soviet-era oppression. (Christian Daily and Aleteia) |
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In this short but powerful letter Paul directs a wealthy slave owner, Philemon, to not only forgive his escaped slave Onesimus but to welcome him as an equal in Christ. Here's your quick reference guide to the epistle, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.
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| I have a friend named Jim who coached a high school girls' basketball team for eighteen years. In all that time, they weren't able to win the state championship. Year after year, the team was either beaten in the regional finals or eliminated in the state tournament before the final round.
Finally Jim made a firm decision. He would no longer coach in his own strength as he'd done for eighteen years but would completely rely on the grace of God. He asked the Lord what to do, and God's response was, Restructure your practices. Instead of ninety minutes on the floor, spend forty-five minutes in the locker room reading the Bible, sharing, and praying, then spend the last forty-five minutes on the floor.
To Jim, that seemed counterproductive. But he knew he'd heard from God. How do you think it worked out for him? |
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