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Ben Van Arragon

Ben Van Arragon is a preacher and writer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He preaches and teaches the Bible in church, online, and anywhere else he has the opportunity.
Devotionals

Seek Mercy

Read: Daniel 2:17-24 Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. (v. 19) Daniel’s immediate response to Nebuchadnezzar’s deadly threat was “prudence and discretion” (v. 14). Unlike his peers, Daniel did

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Devotionals

No One on Earth

Read: Daniel 2:1-16 The thing that the king asks is difficult. (v. 11) Not long after Daniel completed his training, he faced a dire situation. The Babylonian king made a

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Undefiled

Read: Daniel 1:8-21 Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food. (v. 8) Of all the ways Daniel could have testified to his faith, he chose

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In the King’s Service

Read: Daniel 1:1-7 The king commanded . . . some of the people of Israel . . . to stand in the king’s palace. (vv. 3-4) The book of Daniel

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Why do Christians give thanks?

Are you feeling thankful? In this season, there are constant reminders to practice habits of gratitude. We know that being thankful is good for mental health, that it helps build

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Passing the Test

Read: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10 I hope you will find out that we have not failed the test. (v. 6) I have a recurring stress dream. It’s the last day of a

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Perfect in Weakness

Read: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you.” (v. 9) Members of my congregation occasionally express frustration with Christians who claim God will answer every

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Boasting in the Lord

Read: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6, 13-18 Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. (v. 17) The wife of a well-known, brilliant professor once recounted to me a conversation with her

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