"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose." – Romans 8:28    Have you ever looked back on your life and wondered why certain things happened? Maybe you’ve questioned the pain, the struggles, or even the mistakes. It’s easy to think your past was a waste, or that the circumstances you’ve faced have no relevance to w...  Read More

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9    It’s easy to let our past mistakes weigh us down, especially when we feel like we’ve fallen short or made decisions we regret. The enemy loves to remind us of our failures, trying to convince us that we are not worthy to be used by God or that we’re somehow disqualif...  Read More

"Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’" – Matthew 19:26    Throughout your life, there will be people who try to place limits on what you can achieve, on how far you can go, or on what God can do through you. Some will tell you that your dreams are too big, that you’re not equipped, or that you don’t have what it takes.  For some, this ...  Read More

"But now, O Lord, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our potter; we are all the work of Your hand." – Isaiah 64:8    In a world full of labels, it’s easy to let what others think or say about you define who you are. Maybe people have tried to define your future based on your past, or placed limits on what you can accomplish based on their perceptions of you. But the truth is, no labe...  Read More

"So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." – Genesis 1:27    It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that everyone should be just like you; dressing the same, acting the same, believing the same, and even thinking the same. After all, it feels comfortable to surround ourselves with people who think and act the way we do. But the ...  Read More

"Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need." – Malachi 3:10    God makes an extraordinary invitation in Malachi 3:10: He invites us to test Him. This isn’t something you’ll find often in Scripture, ...  Read More