"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

"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." – Matthew 6:21   Faith is about trust—trusting God with our lives, our decisions, and even our future. It’s easy to trust Him with the big things, but one area where faith can be hard to surrender is our finances.  Our wallets are often one of the last things we’re willing to hand over to God. But the truth is, placing our trust in God inclu...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." – Proverbs 3:5-6    In a world that constantly tells you to perform, accumulate, and gain popularity, it’s easy to fall into the trap of relying on your own abilities, possessions, and the approval of others.  Performance, possessions, and popu...  Read More

"For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." – Galatians 1:10      The pressure to be liked and accepted by others can sometimes feel overwhelming. Social media constantly reminds us of the importance of popularity by how many followers we have, how many likes we get, and how many peop...  Read More