Author: Ken Wincel
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Rooted in the Gospels: Monday in Matthew (Week 7)
From the War Room: Read Matthew 7:1-28 on Bible.com The Final Evening on the Mount The crowd, once buzzing with the energy of questions and wonder, had quieted to a stillness rarely found among so many. The sun had begun its descent, casting long golden shadows across the Galilean hillsides. Campfires flickered to life, and…
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Rooted In Truth: Exodus 1
Exodus Chapter 1 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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Jonah Chapter 2: When Mercy Comes From the Deep
One of the most misunderstood verses in the Old Testament “Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” — Jonah 1:17 (NIV) Read Jonah 2:1-10 on Bible.com The text doesn’t say whale. It says huge fish, or in Hebrew,…
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Rooted in the Gospels: Monday in Matthew (Week 6)
Secrets in the Silence, Treasures in Heaven From the War Room Read Matthew 6:1-34 on Bible.com The house is still. The world outside hasn’t started spinning yet. It’s early—just me, my Bible, a lamp, and the quiet hum of breath and thoughts. This is my war room. My battleground is not of flesh and blood,…
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Rooted in the Gospels: Monday in Matthew (Week 5) – Part 2
A Heart Transformed, Not Just Hands Restrained From the War Room Read Matthew 5:21-48 on Bible.com This portion of the Sermon on the Mount shifts from what many have heard to what Jesus declares: “You have heard it said… but I say to you…” Six times, He reorients our understanding of righteousness—not as a surface-level…
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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…