"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." - John 14:27There is a kind of peace that does not fade with the weather. It is not tied to the mood of your boss or the status of your bank account. It is not based on whether your kids are behaving or whether the world feels fair. This peace is s...  Read More

“We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” – Romans 5:2If you are following Jesus, joy isn’t something you have to force. It’s something you get to carry. And the reason you can carry it is because of the hope you have in Him.The world ties joy to outcomes. If the bills are paid, the family is healthy, and the job is going well, then you’re supposed to be joyful. But what happens when life doesn’t ...  Read More

“Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10A lot of people spend their lives chasing happiness, thinking that’s what joy really is. But joy is something far deeper. Happiness rises and falls based on your circumstances. It’s tied to how things are going, how people treat you, and how well life seems to be working out.But joy doesn’t behave like that. Joy is stead...  Read More

“Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” – Psalm 30:5God has a heart full of joy, but that doesn’t mean your life will be full of ease. Sometimes people think that if they’re walking with God, everything should feel light, happy, and pain-free. But that’s not the reality of this world, and it’s not what God ever promised.The truth is, joy and sorrow are not enemies. You c...  Read More

"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." – Matthew 5:16For many people, getting the job. Landing the opportunity, stepping into the spotlight, and being trusted with leadership are moments that feel like the finish line. As if the goal of your prayers, faithfulness, and obedience was to one day arrive at that elevate...  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 1:9There is no cap on God’s grace. No limit on how many times you can come back. No point where God throws His hands up and says, “That’s enough, I’m done with you.” You may have heard that from people. You may have told it to yourself. But that is not the voice of your Fat...  Read More