Alex O’Toole
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10 Bible Verses On Missional Living
Every morning, rain or shine, I walk my dog through my neighborhood, praying silently for the people in the homes we pass—the retired couple next door, the woman caring for her husband in hospice, the young family with a newborn across the street. Later, on my way to work, I often pass a man on…
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The Meaning of Easter: Beyond Eggs and Bunnies
What is Easter? For many, Easter Sunday is a day to get together with family, hunt for Easter eggs and maybe get a visit from the Easter bunny. Your family might share a special meal like roast lamb, or baked treats like hot cross buns. My family celebrates Easter with a lunch where everyone–including my…
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5 Ways to Use Prayer Guides in Your Prayer Time
What Is Prayer? Prayer is communicating with God, and it’s a key part of our lives as Christians. But have you ever had trouble knowing what you should pray for, or even how to pray? I’ve certainly struggled with that question from time to time. For many of us, whether we’re new to the faith…
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What Is Heart Language and Why Is It Significant?
Updated February 16, 2026 by Alex Rodriguez You may be reading this blog post in English, but pay attention to your thoughts as you read. Are they also in English? Or are you translating them in your mind into Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, or something else? Heart language is the language we think in and often speak…
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Jesus and the Woman at the Well
Updated on November 13, 2025 by Alex Rodriguez One of my favorite stories in the Bible is in John 4. It’s likely you’ve read it or have at least heard a sermon about it. It’s the story of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well, and scholars and Bible experts have been studying it…