Greetings to all. As we start this new week, let’s keep following the visions passed down through generations. If God leads us into something, He will help us through it. When life feels uncertain or hard, and we need comfort or reassurance, we can trust the Lord’s guidance. God’s purpose and plans last forever, while the world’s plans do not have the same truth. Psalm 33:10–12 (GW) 10The LORD blocks the plans of the nations. He frustrates the schemes of the people of the wo

Greetings to all. As we worship this Sunday, let us move past simply occupying a pew. Everyone can have and benefit from God’s Word, which is justice for all. In His sovereignty, God wants us to worship Him in spirit and in truth as we live out our responsibility in faith. Ignorance is no excuse; those without His Word must know that God shows no partiality and will judge us all fairly and with righteous judgment. Romans 2:13 (GW) 13 People who merely listen to the laws in Mo

Greetings to all. As we head into the weekend, let’s keep our attention on Christ. Because of Satan's lies, we will be led astray and be deceived. Satan’s goal in deceiving is not a desire for intellectual debates, but ultimately to pull our hearts away from a pure devotion to God. 2 Corinthians 11:3–4 (GW) 3 However, I’m afraid that as the snake deceived Eve by its tricks, so your minds may somehow be lured away from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. 4 When someone c

Greetings to all. As we come to the end of this week, let us continue to rely on God as our praise and our God. When spiritual battles heighten, we tend to focus only on the threat. God is not only worthy of praise; He is our praise. As God’s people, we must both praise Him in song and cry out; when we do, God’s grace meets us in unexpected places and circumstances, and He fights for us. Deuteronomy 10:21 (NKJV) 21 He is your praise, and He is your God, who has done for you t

Greetings to all. As we enjoy this thankful Thursday, let's keep talking with God through prayer. Prayer should be a meaningful conversation with God, not only a list of things we want. The Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield (P.R.A.Y.) acronym gives us a helpful structure for connecting with the promises in God’s word. Isaiah 55:10–11 (GW) 10 “Rain and snow come down from the sky. They do not go back again until they water the earth. They make it sprout and grow, producing seed for f

Greetings to all. As we reach the middle of the week, let’s keep following the Lord. Once we decide to go somewhere, we may not know which way to go. Life can bring us to a crossroads, and we may feel unsure because we have never been there before. We should keep moving forward with the Lord. Joshua 3:3–4 (GW) 3 They told the people, “As soon as you see the ark of the promise of the LORD your God and the Levitical priests who carry it, break camp and follow them. 4 However, s

Greetings to all. As we go through life, let's try to use our words wisely. Throughout life, we get many chances to use our words to heal or harm. As babies, we babble, and usually only our mothers understand us. But once we learn to speak, it can be hard to hold back. Proverbs 12:18–19 (KJV 1900) 18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health. 19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: But a lying tongue is but for a momen

Greetings to all. As we start this new week, let’s anchor ourselves in the spiritual habits we already have and the ones we need. We often choose what feels easiest, the paths of least resistance. So building new or necessary spiritual habits can be tough. To build a brighter future, we can stay consistent and attach new spiritual habits to the ones we already have. Galatians 6:7–8 (KJV 1900) 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he als

Greetings to all. This Sunday, despite the season's darkness, let us not fear, for God is with us. Hard times are inevitable; they will come, but hope remains for all. As we walk through life, we should keep moving. When we face problems (walk through the valley), we can remain peaceful, steadfast, and unbothered because God’s presence is with us. No place or problem takes us out of God's reach. Psalm 23:4 (KJV 1900) 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of de

Greetings to all. This weekend, let's take some time to calm our minds and release anything that makes prayer feel like a struggle. These days, we often try to be strong for the people we care about. When someone asks how we are, we quickly say, "I'm good," "fine," or "OK." But it's okay not to feel okay, and it's important to be honest about how we really feel. Jeremiah 17:9 (ASV) 9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it? Less

Greetings to all. As another week ends, we may not be able to do everything on our own, but we can take comfort in knowing where our help comes from. When we struggle and face foes and fear, our reliable Redeemer, God, assures us He will help us, so we need not fear. He is an ever-present help in our time of trouble. Isaiah 41:14 (NRSV) 14 Do not fear, you worm Jacob, you insect Israel! I will help you, says the LORD; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. Lesson: Fear not!

Greetings to all. While our roles in our children's lives change with each season, let us keep praying for them. We are all God’s children, and we have all sinned and fallen short of His glory. For this reason, we must show grace and use the power of prayer for all, including, and especially, our children. We never give up on them; we train them in the way they shall go, anticipating that they will come to know the grace and knowledge of our awesome and faithful God. 1 Samuel

Greetings to all. As we reach the middle of the week, let's remember not to worry about tomorrow. Each day is a gift. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and trust the One who holds tomorrow in His hands. We have enough of God’s grace for each day. Jesus encourages those who worry about what’s ahead: take things one day at a time. Matthew 6:34 (GW) 34 “So don’t ever worry about tomorrow. After all, tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of

Greetings to all. Today, let us welcome and expect God to continue performing miracles. No matter how big or small our need, as we progress through life, we eventually come to believe that God can do what He says He can do. Yes, He is still performing miracles. We only need faith to believe He can do what He says, and to receive what we need! Matthew 9:28–29 (GW) 28 Jesus went into a house, and the blind men followed him. He said, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, L

Greetings to all. As we begin this week, don’t let those who think they're strong take away the hope you're waiting for. In the world God Himself created, both the heavens and the earth, no matter how overwhelmed and perplexed we may be, how bleak things may look, or how much Satan the thief may seem to be winning, He is not. God is disarming the strongman and those who follow him. Isaiah 49:25 (GW) 25 This is what the LORD says: Prisoners will be freed from mighty men. The L

Greetings to all. This Sunday, let us stand strong in faith, finding strength through life's hot water situations. Tea requires hot water to bring out its flavor and strength. But when we are in hot water, we need comfort or counsel. We benefit from being like tea steepers, not tea dunkers. Those who model their Bible reading after tea-dunkers don't get enough to last or sustain them, but by steeping like tea in hot water, we become strong, strengthened by God’s strength, cla

Greetings to all. This weekend, let us let our faith push us past the odds against sus, knowing God is on our side. In life, things will come against us, and instead of feeling up, we may feel down. But as believers, knowing God is on our side and loyal to us should give us hope and make us feel victorious. Do not succumb to worry or let it defeat you. Romans 8:31 (GW) 31 What can we say about all of this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Lesson: Because God is at wor

Greetings to all. As we come to the end of this week, let us take pride in knowing that we are in God's watchful care. It’s good to be acknowledged and protected. God is a Good God who watches and protects us. So, cherish being in His presence. The enemy, Satan, will do all he can to distract or even remove us from the safety of God. Luke 12:6–8 (GW) 6 “Aren’t five sparrows sold for two cents? God doesn’t forget any of them. 7 Even every hair on your head has been counted. Do

Greetings to all. May our prayer include a request that the enemy not divide us over trivial and minor things. It’s ok to disagree. Sometimes, the society we live in can feel fragmented. In these times, we need to seek unity and peace. May our vision expand beyond our immediate circles and reach farther into other communities, with compassion, peace, and unity. Ephesians 4:3–4 (GW) 3 Through the peace that ties you together, do your best to maintain the unity the Spirit gives

Greetings to all. As we approach midweek, let us remain confident in the Lord. Living in a world that can be darker than we want makes confidence essential. When we face trouble, disappointment, and disloyalty, we often place our confidence in our circumstances and others rather than in ourselves. The best confidence we can have is in the Lord, our light and salvation. Psalm 27:1 (GW) 1The LORD is my light and my salvation. Who is there to fear? The LORD is my life’s fortress