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Your Daily Bible Verse
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Today’s Bible Verse:
"But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."Hebrews 5:14


Hebrews 5:14 paints a picture of spiritual maturity as something built through practice and discernment. Just as athletes train their bodies, believers are called to train their hearts and minds by applying God’s Word daily. Maturity isn’t instant—it’s the result of steady, faithful practice.


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Rev. Jessica Van Roekel is a passionate Christian speaker, author, and worship pastor who shares how God brings beauty from brokenness. Her message centers on God’s power to rescue, restore, and renew, even after seasons of rejection or loss.

She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything, a guide to seeing God’s purpose in life’s disappointments.

Jessica and her husband are raising a vibrant family, with two adult daughters, a college-aged son, and a high school daughter. You can explore her teachings, devotionals, and resources at WelcomeGrace.com.


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