"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11   There’s an old country song that says, “Some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.” While it’s catchy, it’s not entirely accurate. Because it’s not that God leaves our prayers unanswered, but that sometimes, He says no. And when God says no, it...  Read More

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord." - Isaiah 55:8    Have you ever felt like you needed to know what God was doing in your life, almost like you were His project manager, checking in to make sure things were going according to plan? It’s tempting to want to track His progress and understand each step He’s taking, especially when life feels unc...  Read More

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28   There are times in life when your circumstances seem to close in, and no matter how hard you look for a way out, you can’t find one. It’s tempting to think that if things aren’t getting better, God must not be moving. But the way God works isn’t always lin...  Read More

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." - Acts 20:35    We often hear that when you give, God will bless you. And for many of us, we may naturally assume this means a material blessing or a return on what we've given. But what if God’s blessings go deeper than that? What if, in the act of freely giving, God wants to teach you something that is far more valuable than anything you could receiv...  Read More

"Freely you have received; freely give." - Matthew 10:8    Have you ever considered the kind of impact you make when you give without expecting anything in return? In a world that often operates by the "you get what you give" mindset, your selfless generosity can be a life-changing picture of God’s grace.  When you give without any need to be repaid, you’re showing someone a glimpse of how God wor...  Read More

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7   In today’s world, everything seems to operate on transactions. Whether it’s a favor, a service, or even time spent with someone, there's often an unspoken expectation of getting something in return. It’s almost as if giving has turned into a business deal....  Read More