At 56, Michael often finds himself staring out the window of his living room, the oxygen tank right beside him. It’s a constant reminder of the life he never thought he’d have. The tank hisses softly, a quiet but insistent sound that breaks the otherwise peaceful silence of his home.Read More →

God’s grace is indeed amazing. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NLT) reminds us, “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boastRead More →

Galatians 5:16 (NLT) “So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” The other day, a coworker asked me what I’d be doing if I wasn’t in the career that I’m in now. Whenever someone asks me a questionRead More →

Ecclesiastes 11:4-5(NLT) tells us, “Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. 5 Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity ofRead More →

Everyone has a breaking point, and when we’re pushed to the limit, everything just feels overwhelming. We become emotionally exhausted and may find ourselves thinking, “I just can’t take anymore.” It all feels like too much to bear, and as much as we want to be strong, standing solidly inRead More →

Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT) “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there theRead More →

In 2 Samuel 11:3 (NLT), we learn, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” Like many of us, Bathsheba likely had her own vision for how her life would unfold. Like her, all of us probably have a picture in our minds ofRead More →

Proverbs 10:12(NLT) “Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.” Some women seem to thrive on confrontation, and they always want to be right. Whether in restaurants, work, or anywhere really, they give off the vibe that they’re just waiting for an opportunity to crash out onRead More →

“He’ll come when you aren’t looking.” If you’re in wait mode for the one God has ordained to walk with you through life, you’ve probably heard this phrase more times than you can count. Of course, it’s said by well-meaning people—those who know that this has been on our heartsRead More →

Recently, I heard a man say, “Men aren’t scared of marriage; they’re scared of divorce.” That statement stuck with me because there’s truth to it. Many men aren’t hesitant about committing—they’re hesitant about what happens if that commitment falls apart. Statistics show that the majority of divorces are initiated byRead More →

1 Peter 3:12-13(NLT) “The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers.  But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.” The kind of knowledge and instruction that is found in 1 Peter is not the kind thatRead More →

The other day, a little boy I know, Mason, came to me crying. When I asked him what was wrong, he shared that he felt left out, watching all his friends play during recess while he had to finish a class assignment. Watching tears stream down his face, his simpleRead More →

Revelations 3:7-8 (NLT) “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of David. What he opens, no one can close; and what he closes, no one can open: ‘IRead More →

Matthew 10:38 (NLT) “If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine.” In this verse, Jesus challenges us with a powerful statement that cuts right down to the meat of the matter. By its very nature, life is dynamic, ever-changing, andRead More →

Proverbs 19:2-3 (NLT) “2 Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes. 3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the LORD.” God commands us to renew our minds, and this is one of the most impactful and essential exercises for anyone committedRead More →

Luke 6:45(NLT) “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” The other day, while picking up aRead More →

Psalm 34:8 (NLT) tells us, “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!” Let’s take a moment to digest this beautiful verse. Tasting and seeing are senses that help us engage and interact with the environment and people around us.Read More →

Rezi is 43 now, and something peculiar has been happening to her since she was old enough to remember it. During the wee hours of the morning, just before she’s fully conscious, a rush of ideas flashes through her mind. It’s as if her subconscious takes over, flooding her thoughtsRead More →

Hosea 6:3(NLT) “Oh, that we might know the LORD! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” As believers and followers of Christ, sometimes it is necessary for us to remindRead More →

Do you know anyone who is working relentlessly to elevate themselves in life? Whether it’s striving for a new job, advancing their career, improving or gaining a relationship, or deepening their spiritual growth, they’ve likely found themselves stuck at a certain level for longer than they’d hoped. They’ve pushed theirRead More →

Dissatisfaction is that feeling of frustration or unhappiness that hits when our expectations, desires, or needs aren’t being met. It can show up in different areas of our lives—whether it’s personal experiences, work, or relationships. When it comes to the manifestation of blessings we’ve been waiting to receive, emotionally, thisRead More →