“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” - Proverbs 19:21When Caesar Augustus issued a decree that forced everyone to return to their hometown for a census, it looked like another display of human power. He wanted control, recognition, and authority. What he did not know was that God was using his decision to fulfill a prophecy that had been spoken cent...  Read More

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.” - Ephesians 5:15-16Opportunities to encounter God rarely come wrapped in the ways we expect. They often arrive quietly, disguised as interruptions or inconveniences. The problem is that most of us are too busy to notice. Our schedules are packed, our minds are distracted, and our hearts are preoc...  Read More

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:19There are seasons in life when you feel like you are doing everything you can just to keep moving forward. You show up, you try to stay faithful, yet nothing seems to go according to plan. The doors you hoped would open stay closed. The people you counted on are nowhere to be found. You fe...  Read More

“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.” - Psalm 138:8Sometimes life feels random. The timing seems off, the path feels unclear, and the pieces just do not seem to fit together. You wonder if God sees what you are walking through or if the setbacks and delays are signs that you have somehow missed His plan. But nothing in your life is outside His co...  Read More

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28No one enjoys being interrupted. We build plans, routines, and expectations, only to have them overturned by something we never saw coming. A job changes. A relationship ends. A dream falls apart. When life gets inconvenient, our first thought is usually frustratio...  Read More

“Be still, and know that I am God.” - Psalm 46:10Every December seems to move faster than the one before. The calendar fills up, the noise gets louder, and the pressure to keep up never seems to stop. Even in seasons meant for worship, we often find ourselves rushing from one thing to the next, exhausted and distracted. Yet the story of Christmas is not about how much we can pack in. It is about c...  Read More