“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” - John 1:14There is a story of a young boy who stared at a picture of his father sitting in a frame on his coach’s desk. His father was serving overseas, and the boy looked at that photo with longing. When asked what he wanted for Christmas, he said he wished his father could step out of that picture and be with him. That desire captures some...  Read More

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” - Psalm 51:12There was a time when your faith felt alive. You could sense God’s presence, your prayers felt real, and your heart was tender to His voice. But somewhere along the way, other things began to fill the space that once belonged to Him. Work became heavier. Distractions grew louder. The spark of devot...  Read More

“She gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” - Luke 2:7When Jesus was born, the small town of Bethlehem was bursting with people. Travelers filled every room and every corner. The inn was full, the streets were crowded, and no one had space for a young couple who had come late in the night. In the mi...  Read More

“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