"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye." - Matthew 7:3-5   It's a co...  Read More

"He says, 'Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'" - Psalm 46:10   Because we too often think that we have the ultimate control, it can be challenging to embrace the concept of resting while God works. Yet, Scripture reminds us of the importance of surrendering control and allowing God to do what only He can do. Consider for a moment...  Read More

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." - Matthew 10:29-31   In the vastness of the universe, it's awe-inspiring to consider that God cares about the small and seemingly insignificant details of our lives. From th...  Read More

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." - James 1:17   How often do you pause to thank God for the blessings He has bestowed upon you? Not just the tangible blessings of material provision, but the spiritual gifts, talents, and abilities He has uniquely equipped you with? It's easy to admire the ble...  Read More

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:16   We live in a world that often celebrates individualism and self-promotion, and therefore it can be easy to get caught up in the desire to stand out and be known for our own uniqueness or brilliance. Yet, as followers of Christ, our greatest desire should be t...  Read More

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11   We have all heard the saying, “Actions speak louder than words.” But this isn’t just some catchy phrase, it is the truth. And while we often can think about things we haven’t verbalized, there are things we have communicated strictly through ...  Read More