SpiritualGrowth – Page 2 – Abundant By Faith

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Crowned Through Trial, Sustained by Grace

John Scigliano
February 17, 2026

Temptation, worry, and misunderstanding can cloud our hearts. Yet today’s readings remind us that every good gift comes from God, and His mercy sustains us. When we persevere and remember…

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Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Testing

John Scigliano
February 16, 2026

Trials can shake us, but they can also shape us. Today’s readings remind us that perseverance, humility, and trust in Christ anchor our hearts when life feels uncertain. God uses…

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A Clean Heart That Speaks Wisdom and Justice

John Scigliano
February 11, 2026

Today’s readings remind us that true wisdom is more than knowledge—it’s a life shaped by God’s truth. Jesus teaches that what defiles us comes from within, not from outside. Ask…

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Dawn Light at the Chapel Door

John Scigliano
February 10, 2026

Today’s readings invite us to long for God’s presence with an honest heart. Solomon prays with humility, and Jesus warns against worship that is only outward. God is not impressed…

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When Familiarity Blocks Faith and Mercy Calls Us Back

John Scigliano
February 4, 2026

Today’s readings reveal how easily pride and familiarity can dull our trust in God. David repents and discovers the Lord’s mercy, while Jesus is rejected by those who think they…

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From Hidden Sin to Growing Grace in God’s Kingdom

John Scigliano
January 30, 2026

Today’s readings hold together a sobering warning and a quiet hope. We see how hidden sin can grow and wound others, yet we also hear Jesus promise that God’s Kingdom…

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Preparing the Soil for God’s Enduring Promise

John Scigliano
January 28, 2026

God’s Word is generously sown, and His promises are steadfast. Today’s readings invite us to examine the soil of our hearts—how we receive what God gives—and to trust that when…

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Obedience That Makes Room for God’s New Wine

John Scigliano
January 19, 2026

Today’s readings invite us to examine the heart of our faith. God desires more than outward religion; He longs for obedient hearts ready to receive new life. When we listen…

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Anointed for Purpose, Called to Follow Christ

John Scigliano
January 17, 2026

Today’s readings reveal a God who chooses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. Saul is anointed to lead, and Levi is called to follow Jesus from a life others judged harshly.…

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Awaiting Emmanuel With Open Hearts

John Scigliano
December 21, 2025

Today’s readings draw us into the quiet expectancy of God’s promise fulfilled. Emmanuel—God with us—comes in humility, inviting us to trust, to listen, and to welcome His transforming presence. As…