"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone." – Isaiah 9:2    Christmas Eve carries a unique feeling of anticipation. It’s the night before everything changes—the celebration of Jesus, the Savior, coming into the world. But to truly grasp the wonder of Christmas, you have to pause and reflect on the darkness that e...  Read More

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." – James 1:2-3    Obstacles can feel like roadblocks, interruptions to your plans, or barriers to where you want to go. It’s tempting to see them only as problems to solve or burdens to bear. But what if obstacles aren’t just hindrances? What if they’re opportu...  Read More

"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'” – Matthew 19:26    How often do you find yourself doubting what God can do? Maybe you’ve prayed for something but secretly thought, “I don’t think this will actually happen.” Or maybe you’ve set your expectations low, reasoning that it’s better to avoid disappointment. It’s easy to let your limite...  Read More

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." – 2 Corinthians 4:7    Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough to be used by God? Like you need to be smarter, stronger, or more “put together” before He can work through you? It’s a common trap, to believe that God is waiting for us to become perfect before He calls us. But the trut...  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    Have you ever looked back on your life and wondered why certain things happened? Maybe you’ve questioned the pain, the struggles, or even the mistakes. It’s easy to think your past was a waste, or that the circumstances you’ve faced have no relevance to w...  Read More

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9    It’s easy to let our past mistakes weigh us down, especially when we feel like we’ve fallen short or made decisions we regret. The enemy loves to remind us of our failures, trying to convince us that we are not worthy to be used by God or that we’re somehow disqualif...  Read More