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In My Own Words: A Morning Prayer
Alex J. Nagem (c) August 18, 2025 Dear Jesus, You are my fountain of living water, refreshing my soul. You are the Bread of Life, sustaining me and satisfying every hunger that distracts me from your glory. You are my staff, steadying me when I stumble. You are the warmth of the sun and the…
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In My Own Words: Reflection on Our Numbered Days
Alex J. Nagem © August 16, 2025 When the Bible mentions someone’s age, it reminds us that life is both a gift and a journey. Each year, each day, each breath is part of God’s plan. Scripture says, “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12,…
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In My Own Words: Remaining Faithful in a Noisy World
By: Alex J. Nagem © August 14, 2025 Our days are full of noise — constant notifications, endless news, and busy schedules. It is easy to feel busy yet spiritually empty, active yet unanchored. In this restless state, the voice of God can seem faint and far away. Yet Scripture reminds us: “Be still, and…
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In My Own Words: Do I need to sell or give away everything to follow Jesus Christ?
By: Alex J. Nagem © August 6, 2025 Do you believe you are a follower of Jesus Christ? The most common answer will most likely be “yes.” Now, a perplexing question: if we are followers of Jesus Christ, what must we do to get eternal life? Okay, again, the most common answer will be: we…
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In My Own Words: The Grace of Struggling in Faith
By: Alex J. Nagem © July 29, 2025 To struggle with faith does not mean we are failing. More often, it means we are reaching—stretching beyond our comfort, longing for deeper understanding, and daring to ask God the hard questions. Wrestling with doubt, silence, or sorrow is not a weakness of faith, but a sign…
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In My Own Words: A Secret Bond
By: Alex J. Nagem © July 26, 2025 What kind of bonds do you share with others? Perhaps it’s the camaraderie formed on an athletic team, the deep brotherhood of military service, the solidarity of a cancer survivor group, or the resilience forged through a shared natural disaster. Or maybe, it’s something more hidden—more sacred—a…
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In My Own Words: We are all called to evangelize.
July 22, 2025 ©️Alex J Nagem Evangelizing means sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with your words, actions, and presence. You don’t have to be a theologian or preacher. You have to love Jesus and want others to know Him as well. Here’s a simple roadmap for how to evangelize today: 🔹 1. Start…
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In My Own Words: Smile Like a Child for God
By: Alex J. Nagem © July 11, 2025 A Poetic Verse for Your Day:Smile like a child for Godwith wonder in your eyes,with trust that runs deeperthan questions or replies. No need for perfect answers,or polished, practiced grace.Just offer Him your open heartand let Him see your face. For in each simple gesture,a smile, a…
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In My Own Words: Why Didn’t God Destroy the Devil?
By: Alex J. Nagem © July 8, 2025 1. God Respects Free Will — Even Among Angels Lucifer (the devil), like all angels, was created for good, but with the freedom of choice. God created angels, like humans, with free will. Lucifer chose to rebel. If God created beings without the capacity to choose good…
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In My Own Words: In Times of Troubles and Struggles
By: Alex J. Nagem © July 5, 2025 (The Beatles song, “Let It Be,” played in my mind with this one.) Why does every turn in life feel like a struggle? Life is indeed full of burdens, some small, others deeply wounding. Struggles often come not as punishments but as invitations to rely more fully…