"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10    Have you ever found yourself stuck in a routine, going through the motions without really thinking about your purpose? It’s easy to get comfortable with the familiar and forget that God has a unique and significant purpose for each of our lives.  God...  Read More

"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." - James 1:22  Have you ever stopped to consider how often you think about your own needs and desires? It's easy to fall into patterns of selfishness without even realizing it. We might justify our actions by convincing ourselves that we deserve certain comforts or conveniences, but God calls us to a higher standard—one that ch...  Read More

"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." - Philippians 2:3-4    Selflessness isn’t always easy. Our natural tendency is to think about our own needs, desires, and goals. But God calls us to a different way of living—one that puts others first...  Read More

"But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." - Romans 5:20-21   Have you ever felt like you've messed up so badly that there's no way God could forgive you? Maybe you've made mistakes that haunt you, leaving you feeling unworthy and ashamed. But he...  Read More

"Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord and served the Baals. They forsook the Lord, the God of their ancestors, who had brought them out of Egypt. They followed and worshiped various gods of the peoples around them. They aroused the Lord's anger." - Judges 2:11-12   Have you ever found yourself caught in a cycle of doing what's right one moment, only to find yourself stumbling back ...  Read More

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7   Life has a way of throwing us curveballs. Just when we think we have everything under control, something unexpected happens, and sud...  Read More