Greetings to all. Those looking for something uplifting or a thrill, take a moment to praise God. Thanking God can be an exciting experience. Singing can bring great spiritual benefits. When we sing and praise Him, we find joy. Sharing our voices brings victory, and even our sadness can turn into happiness. If things aren’t going well, try singing a song of praise. God listens to us, whether our voices are beautiful or we simply make a joyful noise. Psalm 69:30 (GW) 30 I want

Greetings to all. As we journey through life, let us welcome and receive with grace the teachings that are repeated for our sake. God’s words are valuable, have real power, and help us when we remember them. There is nothing better than being rooted in the truth of God’s word. As we move through life, we will repeat lessons. During the time of repeating, we should keep God’s word in mind. It never changes and is the most important thing to remember. 2 Peter 1:12 (GW) 12Theref

Greetings to all. Today, reflect on how far God has brought you in your life. We all have hope because we are serving a great God. As we get older, we learn to value small things and notice their blessings. Whether your journey began with prosperity or humble beginnings, praise God. Those who have advanced from humble beginnings can see the purpose and grace in those small beginnings. Zechariah 4:10 (KJV 1900) 10 For who hath despised the day of small things? For they shall r

Greetings to all. As we begin this week, let us surrender and trust God to work everything out. Whether there are current, past, or future situations and circumstances that may cause us to worry, and remain wounded let us surrender them to God and trust Him to work them out. He is all-knowing, all-seeing, all-hearing, and most of all, He responds. Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) 10 Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Lesson

Greetings to all. Whether gathering together or worshipping alone, challenge yourself to live out God's Word daily. While it is important to honor the practice of gathering, we should also remember to apply God’s Word in our daily lives, not just focus on the act of gathering. James 1:21–24 (KJV 1900) 21Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22But be ye doers of the wor

Greetings to all. This weekend, let us reflect on our work and trust that it has honored God. Many of us start out eager and full of faith in the Lord. But as time goes on, outside influences or losing hope can make our passion fade, leaving us less enthusiastic or even distant. Revelation 3:15–17 (NKJV) 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of

Greetings to all. As we end the week, remember how amazing you are. Although we have God's blessing, we sometimes forget that we matter. If you have not heard it today, you are amazing and strong. It is not what others say or do not say to us that defines us. God is in control of our days and strengthens us by His continued presence in our lives. Psalm 4:6–7 (NKJV) 6 There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. 7 Yo

Greetings to all. On this grateful Thursday, let us pause and give thanks for life. Have you ever been given something, only to ask: “Is this all”? I know there are those of us who may not be living the life we imagined we would, or we may not have reached our desired goal. But prayerfully, we are living a comfortable life, sustained and changed or being changed for the good by God. We might not all see the same overflowing goodness as others do, but we must all be grateful f

Greetings to all. On this Wednesday, let us focus on monitoring our faith walk with God, especially in how we practice forgiveness. When considering who we are in Christ, our faith should always be in action. Monitoring our faith in our walk with God means observing how willing we are to forgive others. Our ability to forgive reflects the status of our relationship with God. Colossians 3:12–13 (MSG) 12 So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God pic

Greetings to all. As we go through life, we discover that saying “No” helps us set needed boundaries. In every aspect of life, we need the wisdom to glorify God while caring for our emotional and spiritual health. So, in our relationships and choices, saying “no” is not simply about rejecting others, but about setting boundaries that protect our hearts. Sometimes, it is an important way to set boundaries, protect our hearts, and help us grow in healthy ways. We are allowed to

Greetings to all. This Monday, let us acknowledge our hurts and invite God in, so we can be healed and kept. Life can be messy, and so can the hurts we experience. That's why it is important that we not take who God is for granted. God is so attentive to our wants and needs; He just wants us to be aware of His ways, so that we don't worry or get stuck. 2 Samuel 22:21 (MSG) 21 GOD made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I cleaned up my act, he gave

Greetings to all. Happy Mother’s Day! This Sunday, may everyone who nurtures others be recognized and blessed for their efforts. Being a nurturer comes in many forms. The world’s most common nurturers are those who are called mom. Mothers guide by watering with wisdom, nurturing with care and love, and their children, or those they water and love, bloom in grace with purpose. Proverbs 1:8–9 (MSG) 8 Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what

Greetings to all. As you head into the weekend, embrace the value God places in you. We are all a work in progress, but we belong to God. There’s no need to question our worth because God values each of us. Sometimes the world makes us doubt ourselves, even when things are going well. But our value isn’t set by others. God is the one who defines our worth, and it’s up to us to trust what He says about us. Philippians 1:6 (GW) 6 I’m convinced that God, who began this good work

Greetings to all. As we end the week, may our hearts be like good soil. There are many ways and opportunities to see the condition of the soil of our hearts. Working in several different environments will allow us not only to see the condition of the soil in our own hearts, but also to see the condition of the soil in others'. Luke 8:15 (GW) 15The seeds that were planted on good ground are people who also hear the word. But they keep it in their good and honest hearts and pro

Greetings to all. As we move through this Thursday, if things are not okay, pause and go to God in prayer. Many times, we hold onto worries about our lives and those we care about. We know we should always pray, but life can get busy and distracting. When things feel overwhelming, it's important to stop and pray to God about them. Praying for change doesn’t always mean our problems will disappear. 1 Timothy 2:1 (NKJV) 1Therefore I exhort first of all those supplications, pray

Greetings to all. Despite wrong turns in life, God continues to show us His mercy. Wrong turns in life can weigh on us, but they can be corrected. Regret is natural, but God’s mercy meets us right where we are with comfort and hope. He intends for us to look back with hope for our future. Lamentations 3:22–24 (MSG) 22GOD’s loyal love couldn’t have run out; his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. 23They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! 24I’m stickin

Greetings to all. Today, let’s strive to reflect God’s nature in our actions. Negative experiences and difficult times in life can harden the best of us. But there are many ways to mirror God's nature. Today, choose kindness and do not retaliate. Study and stand firm in God’s Word so we can grow together and live as God wants us to. Luke 6:31–32 (MSG) 31“Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and

Greetings to all. As we begin this week, may we be reminded of the Lord’s goodness. Because God is good, we are invited to actively seek and experience His goodness, which brings hope amid uncertainties. This invitation is extended to each of us—we are called to know the Lord. His goodness is so tangible that we can see and taste it. Psalm 34:8 (MSG) 8 Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see— how good GOD is. Blessed are you who run to him. Lesson: Just as the sayin

Greetings to all. Pause this Sunday as you read or listen to the Bible. Consider whether you believe what you read or hear. There are many things to read. However, God’s Word is inescapable and has a unique impact. The misuse of God’s Word, whether intentional or not, does not diminish its ability to reveal and convict. If you lack a foundation in God’s Word, you can find yourself confused and believing things unworthy of believing. Hebrews 4:12–13 (MSG) 12God means what he s

Greetings to all. This weekend, let us pause and remember that the scars we carry find rest in our tender hearts, offering comfort and hope. For the scars in life, a change is coming. God promises to give us a soft heart instead of a hard one. This new heart will be loving, gentle, strong, and bold. Even when we carry heavy burdens, spiritual strength helps our soft hearts bear the scars. Ezekiel 36:26 (MSG) 26 I’ll give you a new heart, put a new spirit in you. I’ll remove t