“Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10A lot of people spend their lives chasing happiness, thinking that’s what joy really is. But joy is something far deeper. Happiness rises and falls based on your circumstances. It’s tied to how things are going, how people treat you, and how well life seems to be working out.But joy doesn’t behave like that. Joy is stead...  Read More

“Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” – Psalm 30:5God has a heart full of joy, but that doesn’t mean your life will be full of ease. Sometimes people think that if they’re walking with God, everything should feel light, happy, and pain-free. But that’s not the reality of this world, and it’s not what God ever promised.The truth is, joy and sorrow are not enemies. You c...  Read More

"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." – Matthew 5:16For many people, getting the job. Landing the opportunity, stepping into the spotlight, and being trusted with leadership are moments that feel like the finish line. As if the goal of your prayers, faithfulness, and obedience was to one day arrive at that elevate...  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 1:9There is no cap on God’s grace. No limit on how many times you can come back. No point where God throws His hands up and says, “That’s enough, I’m done with you.” You may have heard that from people. You may have told it to yourself. But that is not the voice of your Fat...  Read More

"For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity." – Proverbs 24:16You’re going to mess up. No matter how much you love Jesus, no matter how committed you are to His purpose, you are going to fall short. It’s not something to celebrate, but it is something to expect. Being human means you will battle temptation, you will make poor choices, and you w...  Read More

"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." – Philippians 1:6We live in a world obsessed with speed. Fast results, quick wins, and overnight success seem to be what everyone’s after. And if we’re not careful, that same mindset can sneak into our walk with God. We start measuring our spiritual growth by how quickly we get to ...  Read More