Author: Ken Wincel
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Jonah Chapter 1: Running the Wrong Way
Not a story about a Fish I was profoundly moved by today’s sermon, delivered by our gifted pastor. I’ve read the Bible cover to cover more times than I can count. Lately, I’ve even started handwriting it—line by line—to draw closer to God’s Word, to slow down, reflect, and truly absorb every passage. But today,…
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Rooted in the Gospels: Monday in Matthew (Week 5) – Part 1
Week 5: Living the Blessing From the War Room Read Matthew 5:1-20 on Bible.com Jesus didn’t climb the mountain to give us a feel-good sermon. He climbed it to turn the world upside down. The crowd gathered below likely expected power, miracles, maybe even a political manifesto from this miracle-working rabbi. But what they got…
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Rooted in the Gospels: Monday in Matthew (Week 4)
Week 4: Called Out of the Shadows From the War Room Read Matthew 4:1-25 on Bible.com Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (v.1) “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (v.19) Sometimes, the wilderness isn’t punishment—it’s preparation.…
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Rooted In Truth: Exodus 2
Exodus Chapter 2 Before diving into today’s reflection on Exodus 2, I want to share that this study was guided by the journaling prompts in our book, Rooted in Truth: A Reflection Journal for Christian Books. This journal was created to help readers slow down, reflect deeply, and connect Scripture to everyday life — whether…
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Rooted In Truth: Exodus 3
Exodus Chapter 3 Before diving into today’s reflection on Exodus 3, I want to share that this study was guided by the journaling prompts in our book, Rooted in Truth: A Reflection Journal for Christian Books. This journal was created to help readers slow down, reflect deeply, and connect Scripture to everyday life — whether…
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Extended Word Study: Son of God
A Companion to Monday with Matthew: Week 3 “And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’”— Matthew 3:17 (NIV) Original Language This isn’t just a biological title — it’s a statement of identity, authority, and divine relationship. Theological Insight This is the first time…
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Extended Word Study: Baptism
A Companion to Monday with Matthew: Week 3 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I… He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”— Matthew 3:11 (NIV) Original Language In the time of John the Baptist, baptisma didn’t refer to a ritual alone.…
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Rooted in the Gospels: Monday in Matthew (Week 3)
Week 3: Thirsting in the Wilderness, Drenched by the Spirit From the War Room Read Matthew 3:1-17 on Bible.com There’s something holy about the wilderness. I know this as I spend a lot of time there. It strips you down.Quiet crowds.Exposes everything that was numbing the ache. This week, as I sat with Matthew 3,…
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Word Study: Jesus
A Companion to Monday with Matthew: Week 1 “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”— Matthew 1:21 (NIV) Original Language Theological Insight When the angel says, “you are to name him Jesus,” it’s not just a label.…
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Word Study: King of the Jews
A Companion to Monday with Matthew: Week 2 “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”— Matthew 2:2 (NIV) Original Language This phrase appears here for the first time in the New Testament—spoken not by Israelites or prophets,…