Greetings to all. As we move through life, God does not want us to act like everything is fine when we are hurting inside. He invites us to total surrender. Even when bad things happen to good people, being strong does not take away the pain. Some people become strong because they have faced a lot of pain. Jesus is the best example of someone who was strong but still felt deep sorrow. He was close to God and knew what grief was like. Isaiah 53:3 (GW) 3He was despised and reje

Greetings to all. As we start this week, let's remember our call to stay faithful. A good way to approach the week is to serve while we wait on God. Whether you are waiting for a breakthrough, a new job, guidance, or healing, think about how professional servers work with joy and cheerfulness. Let's serve others in the same way to show our devotion to God. When we serve instead of being idle, our waiting has purpose. Romans 12:11–13 (GW) 11Don’t be lazy in showing your devoti

Greetings to all. This Sunday, keep holding on. Even if it feels like God is silent, He is still with you. Many people think God is silent and start to lose hope. In the Bible, there was a period between the Old and New Testaments when God did not speak. But today, we know God is not silent. We must not allow distractions, challenges to our faith, or doubts to make us think that God’s silence means He has rejected us or the things which we care about. 1 Samuel 3:1 (ESV) 1 Now

Greetings to all. This weekend, remember not to let anything make you feel behind or unworthy. As we wait for our situations to change, let’s turn to God. It’s easy to feel like we’re falling behind when we compare ourselves to others. Instead, let’s trust the process and find rest in God’s care. God, not people, is in charge of our lives’ timing. Psalm 31:14–15 (GW) 14 I trust you, O LORD. I said, “You are my God.” 15My future is in your hands. Rescue me from my enemies,

Greetings to all. As Friday arrives and the week wraps up, I hope you find peace and rest. We can trust God. At the end of each day or week, we often think about what we didn’t finish or wish we had done better. When we know we’ve done our best, we can trust God’s promise to give us rest without fear, panic, or anxiety. Proverbs 3:24 (AMP) 24 When you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yes, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet. Lesson: Sleeping well in an anxious

Greetings to all. As we start this Thursday, I hope you notice how God promises to fill your life with favor and blessings. Although God is with us, most of us have gone through times when life felt full of disappointments, wasted time, and loss. But all is not lost. God promises to restore not just the years, but also the blessings, joy, and purpose in the season ahead. Joel 2:25 (AMP) 25 And I will restore or replace for you the years that the locust has eaten—the hopping l

Greetings to all. As we go through this Wednesday, I hope we find ourselves in places filled with peace, wisdom, and truth. It is easy to be pulled into spaces of compromise and anxiety. We must be intentional about the spaces and places we go on our own, or the ones we get pulled into. In life, we have many choices and many voices, and not all have our best interests at heart. Proverbs 13:20 (NIV84) 20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers h

Greetings to all. This Tuesday, may God fix and resolve the problems we face. Even when we or others grow tired of our mistakes, God never gets tired of us. Admitting that we have a problem is the first step to having it fixed or resolved, even if we ourselves are the source of the problem. As Christians, it is our privilege to pray to God in a heart-to-heart conversation, not just to seek solutions but also to ask for forgiveness when we are at fault. 1 John 1:9 (NIV84) 9 If

Greetings to all. As we begin this new week, let us focus on following God’s plan. We do our best to plan our way through life, thinking we know the best way forward. But often we plan what we think is a smooth, clear, and best route; only to quickly find out that God's plan is always the clearest and best. Proverbs 16:9 (NIV84) 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Lesson: When life gets tough, God doesn’t expect us to push through on our

Greetings to all. This Sunday, as we gather, may God’s word reflect and reveal who we truly are in Him; and let us allow it to transform our lives. When we look into the mirror of God’s word, we are not just reading; we are seeing. God's word becomes a mirror that reveals truth, corrects what is hidden, and reminds us of who we are in Christ. James 1:23–25a (NCV) 23Those who hear God’s teaching and do nothing are like people who look at themselves in a mirror. 24They see the

Greetings to all. This weekend, let us pause to reflect on our spiritual health. It's hard to suggest only one thing that the world needs most. Especially when faced with turmoil. Our world can feel suffocating, and we can feel the effects too. We are unable to rest. Just like our world, we too need more than one antidote: We both need the spiritual combination of C-Christ, P-Prayer, and R-Repentance. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NCV) 14Then if my people, who are called by my name, wil

Greetings to all. As we come to the end of this week, I hope we have all experienced humble leadership. True leadership begins with humility. Often, we see people who focus on power instead of humility. Back in Jesus’ time, it was common to wash the dusty feet of guests, as Jesus did for his disciples. John 13:14–17 (NCV) 14If I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash each other’s feet. 15I did this as an example so that you should do as I have don

Greetings to all. This Thursday, let's take a moment to be grateful for being found, not lost. Jesus came so we might have life and have it more abundantly. His sacrifice shows His desire for us to spend eternity with Him. The story of the lost sheep demonstrates how far He will go to ensure that no one is lost. Matthew 18:12–14 (NCV) 12“If a man has a hundred sheep but one of the sheep gets lost, he will leave the other ninety-nine on the hill and go to look for the lost she

Greetings to all. This Wednesday, let us seek the grace that comforts us in troubled times. Most of us have heard the phrase, “You're in a world of trouble,” when things are really tough. We all go through hard times and challenges. Sometimes they come one at a time, and other times they seem to pile up. In those moments, we don't have to hide how we feel or try to handle everything by ourselves. John 16:33 (NCV) 33“I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In

Greetings to all. Today, let us keep our expectation in God and not let doubt control our perspective. We do well to place our faith in Christ. He is standing right now over our seemingly hopeless and desperate situations, ready to take us by the hand and say, "Rise." So, when it seems like there is no hope, let us stop questioning whether God can move, and expect Him to move. Mark 5:41–42 (NCV) 41Taking hold of the girl’s hand, he said to her, “Talitha, koum!” (This means,

Greetings to all. As we start the week, let us remain committed to God’s word. Sometimes life doesn't go the way we expect, and our faith can be tested. Even then, God's word gives us hope and helps us find our way. When we confess Christ, we gain confidence and freedom. Following God's word gives us the courage to keep moving forward with boldness and freedom. Psalm 119:44–46 (GW) 44 I will follow your teachings forever and ever. 45 I will walk around freely because I sough

Greetings to all. This Sunday, let us come with humility and openness for a deeper encounter with God’s word. Have you ever read God's word and felt it jump off the page, revealing a deeper spiritual meaning? This is because God’s words are not just the assembly of a textbook, but living, breathing revelations that are wonderful to our souls. Psalm 119:129–130 (MSG) 129 Every word you give me is a miracle word— how could I help but obey? 130 Break open your words, let the lig

Greetings to all. This weekend, relax and look to God for His understanding and help. Thank God that we are not living in total depravity. Yet many are feeling life's pressures and wondering where God is and why so much is happening. Let us not be as the fool who says in his heart that there is no God. He is actually looking for us to look for Him. Psalm 14:2 (NCV) 2 The LORD looked down from heaven on all people to see if anyone understood, if anyone was looking to God for h

Greetings to all. As we end the week, it is my prayer that everyone has survived the storms that they may have faced. No one is exempt from the storms that life sometimes brings. You are here, so you have survived. However, our survival in physical storms or life’s storms is not based on the size of the storm, the wind, rain, or the chaos they bring. Our survival is whether we have God with us or without us. Isaiah 43:2 (MSG) 2 When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there wit

Greetings to all. This Thursday, let us please God by doing good to others. Giving the fragrance of generosity is a lifestyle, not a moment. Many people see worship as praying, singing, or reading Scripture. But the Bible says when we give, it rises to God like a pleasing fragrance. We can never give more than God, but every kind and generous act brings Him joy. Philippians 4:18 (MSG) 18 And now I have it all—and keep getting more! The gifts you sent with Epaphroditus were mo