"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth" – Colossians 3:2When life isn’t going the way you hoped, it’s easy to turn inward. The frustration, the disappointment, and the unmet expectations can pull your focus completely onto yourself. You start thinking only about what you’ve lost, what’s wrong, and what you wish was different. I know because I’ve done it more time...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding" – Proverbs 3:5There are seasons in life when it feels like you can’t see the hand of God at work. You’ve prayed, you’ve waited, and still nothing seems to be moving. In those moments, it’s easy to question where He is or if He’s even listening. But that’s when you have to remember something powerful. When you can’t ...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" – 1 Thessalonians 5:18The Apostle Paul knew what it meant to give thanks in the hardest places. Writing from a prison cell in Rome, with his life nearing the end, Paul didn’t spend his final words complaining about injustice or asking for pity. Instead, he spoke with gratitude, urged others to stand firm, and k...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" – 1 Thessalonians 5:18Thankfulness is more than just something you say. It’s something you show. It’s one thing to tell God “Thank you” in your prayers, but it’s another to live like you mean it. True gratitude doesn’t just stay in your heart; it overflows into your actions, your words, and the way you treat ot...  Read More

"We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you." – Colossians 1:3When you read Colossians 1, one of the first things you notice is Paul’s tone. Before he gets into instruction, encouragement, or even correction, he starts with thankfulness. He thanks God for the believers in Colossae, for their faith in Christ, and for the love they have for others. Paul’s gratitud...  Read More

"I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth." – Revelation 3:15-16Following Jesus is not a halfway commitment. He never called anyone to dip their toe in the water or test the temperature. He called people to drop their nets. To leave everything. To die to themselve...  Read More