"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." – Isaiah 41:10    Life’s obstacles can feel overwhelming. It can be your natural instinct to put your head down and figure it out on your own. It’s easy to hear phrases like, “God is with you,” and know them in your head, but living as though th...  Read More

"One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much." – Luke 16:10    It’s easy to overlook the small things. A job that feels insignificant, a task that seems beneath you, or a responsibility that appears to have no impact can feel unimportant in the grand scheme of life. We often focus on what’s next—the bigger role,...  Read More

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." – Luke 2:11    Christmas isn’t about the picture-perfect moments we try to create. It’s not about the lights, the traditions, or even the manger scenes we set up in our homes. Christmas is about a Savior who stepped into the mess of this world to meet you exactly where you are.  When the angel announced the birt...  Read More

"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