"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11    Have you ever found yourself in a place that seemed completely unexpected or unfamiliar? Maybe it was a new job opportunity that required you to relocate, a chance encounter that led to a life-changing relationship, or a mission trip that to...  Read More

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17    Have you ever stopped to think about the people God has placed in your life? From family and friends to colleagues and acquaintances, each person has a unique role to play. But here's the beautiful truth: none of these connections are accidental. God strategically places people in our lives for specific purposes. Think ab...  Read More

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." - John 10:27   Have you ever felt like the words of Scripture or the messages you hear in church were meant for someone else? Maybe you've thought, "That's a great message for him or her, but it doesn't really apply to me." It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that way, but let me remind you of something important: God's messag...  Read More

"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted." - Galatians 6:1   In a world that often champions individualism and self-reliance, it can be easy to adopt a mindset of "I'll do me, and you do you." Yet, as followers of Christ, we are called to something greater—a community of beli...  Read More

"But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve..." - Joshua 24:15   Life is filled with moments that require us to make deliberate choices—decisions that shape our character, define our priorities, and determine our destiny. Whether it's choosing forgiveness, taking action on a command from God, or simply obeying His Word, our response of...  Read More

"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone." - 1 Corinthians 12:4-6   Just as no two snowflakes are alike, no two individuals are exactly the same, and that's by design. God created us that way. In 1 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul pai...  Read More