"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 1:6    When life feels heavy, and it seems like everything is going wrong, it’s easy to feel like you’ve reached the end of the road. But there is an important truth to remember: if you’re still in the middle of it, it’s not the end. God hasn’t brought you this far ju...  Read More

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" – Psalm 27:14   We all know the moments when life throws us a curveball, the breaking news that changes everything. It could be a diagnosis, a job loss, or a relationship that crumbles. In those moments, emotions flood in: fear, sadness, anger, confusion.  Then, after the initial shock fades, our thoughts usually t...  Read More

"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