“in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” -I Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Gratitude is easy when the sun is shining, the plans are going smoothly, and joy feels natural. But what about the ordinary days? Or the difficult ones, where things feel out of sync and nothing seems to go as planned? That’s where this verse challenges us. God is posture of gratitud...  Read More

“Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” -Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭37‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. A lost job, a broken relationship, a diagnosis that knocks the wind out of us—moments when we wonder how we’ll even get through the day, much less the season. But in those moments, the affirmation “I can make it through anything” ...  Read More

“Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.” — Deuteronomy 28:6 (NKJV)Life is filled with entrances and exits—walking into new opportunities, stepping away from old seasons, beginning fresh chapters, and closing others. But no matter where we find ourselves, God’s blessing remains. His favor is not confined to a single place, job, or season. It follows us beca...  Read More

“It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect.”—Psalm 18:32 (NKJV)Life is full of obstacles—unexpected setbacks, overwhelming responsibilities, and moments when we feel too weak to move forward. But Psalm 18:32 reminds us that we are not facing these challenges alone. God Himself arms us with strength, equipping us for every battle and making a way where there seems to be none.Ima...  Read More

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.”—Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)Have you ever compared yourself to someone else and felt like you didn’t measure up? Maybe it’s the friend who seems to have it all together, the coworker who gets all the recognition, or the parent who seems to do everything better. In relationships, at work...  Read More

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” -John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Christmas is a time where we think about gifts. What it is that we want. What we might give others. It is the thought and consideration of others that someone thought enough of you to give you a gift.It is one thing when someone goes to T...  Read More

“When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they ...  Read More

“So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.” -Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬The shepherds in this passage are a powerful example of faith in action. A...  Read More

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”” -Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Imagine the shepherds in the fields that night. They were ordinary people going about their daily work when suddenly the sky exploded with the sound of heavenly worship. The angels proclaimed the birth ...  Read More

“So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” -Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬The story of Jesus' birth is strikingly simple. The Savior of the world wasn't born in a palace but in a stable. He didn’t sleep in a...  Read More

“So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:22-23David had spent years studying the Old Testament, marveling at the intricate promises God had made to His people. Yet, as he grew older, he found...  Read More

“But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His f...  Read More