Take care, brothers and sisters, that there will not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. But encourage one another every day, as long as it is still called ‘today,’ so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. - Hebrews 3:12-13 NASB I recently watched a video clip of a young Christian woman who openly chose to walk away from her faith after encountering a New Testament verse that revealed an attribute of G

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. - John 1:1-5 Reflecting on God’s Enduring Love As a new year begins, we might pause and reflect on where we have been, what we carry forward, and where ou

As one year closes and another begins, we are naturally drawn to reflection, looking back on what has shaped us and forward to what lies ahead. The turning of the year invites us to consider not only where we are going, but how faithfully we are walking with the Lord along the way. For me, this time of reflection is anchored in a very tangible picture: marriage - a covenant that, in its beauty and weight, reflects our own binding relationship with God. A Year Marked by Covena

As this year draws to a close, many of us arrive weary. It has been a bumpy, unsettling, and at times deeply disorienting year, one marked by shaking, division, and uncertainty both in the world and within the Church. And yet, as believers, we are not left without direction or hope (Hallelujah!). Scripture calls us to a higher vantage point. If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind

I am the good shepherd; The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. - John 10:11 NLT What would it look like to let God’s love move through you in such a way, calling you beyond your own comfort, to truly see and care for others the way Jesus would? We are all familiar with the greatest example of love: that our Heavenly Father loved us so deeply He allowed His only begotten Son to be born and then die on the cross for us. When we pause to consider this, the reality

There is a lot to get excited about during the Christmas season - decorations, lights, gift giving, getting together with family and friends, to name just a few. One of my favorite parts about this time of the year is singing Christmas hymns and one of my very favorite hymns is Joy to the World . Its author, Isaac Watts, originally wrote it as a poem based on Psalm 98 to exalt Jesus Christ as king of his people and the entire world. Interestingly, it is about the second comin

Is it really possible to have peace…actual peace…in a world that feels anything but peaceful?  I’ll never forget being in Israel when war broke out in 2023, when suddenly, the verse we’ve all quoted so many times,  “and the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus”  - became vividly real for my husband and me. We’ve spoken that promise over our lives, over circumstances, and over countless moments of uncertainty, but fo

It’s hard to believe we are already kicking off December 2025. I don’t know about you, but this year has flown by - and what a year it has been! As we approach Christmas and reflect on the Advent of our Lord, this seems like an opportune time to examine our faith. This week, a wonderful book to guide us in this reflection is the book of Malachi. Yes, Malachi — a book of Hope. It bridges the Old Testament to the New, foretelling the coming Messiah and anticipating John the Bap

The more I walk with Jesus, the more I see how patient and personal His guidance really is. As I grow in my relationship with our Lord and Savior, I’m learning how gently He corrects me when I misunderstand or misspeak because of my own perspective. I know there is still so much to learn, and I expect that growth will continue until my final breath. One of those moments came recently when I became fascinated with the idea and the imagery of the “courts of heaven.” In thinking

The Northern Lights recently graced the skies across parts of the United States, blanketing us all in awe and wonder. It truly was a sight to behold; one I never thought I’d see in my lifetime. And yet, there I was, like many of you, standing beneath the heavens, looking up in mesmerizing delight. Perhaps this was God’s way of sending us a gentle reminder - "I am still in control!" Be careful of the drift. It’s all too easy today to take our eyes off Jesus and be swept into a

I found myself extremely distracted this past month. With so many family activities, the precious time I used to spend daily conversing with God was drastically reduced. I didn’t want my time with Him to wake anyone too early, and when others were awake, I wanted to be fully present for each cherished moment with them. I told myself, you’ll get that quiet time back soon enough — but I didn’t. And I think I know why. In the midst of it all, I failed to recognize the enemy quie

The lady working at the local market was kind enough to offer to take my groceries to the car. Although I told her I’d be fine, she insisted. Naturally, we drummed up some conversation. I asked what her plans were for the weekend, since we were expecting some glorious weather. She told me she planned to stay inside and rest. I was a bit surprised given it would be a perfect weekend to be outside, until she shared with me that she struggles with pain from fibromyalgia. We arri

The loud knock at the door startled me. I looked out the window to see who it was, and when I caught sight of the familiar clean-cut figures in pressed white shirts, I sighed and said to myself, “Seriously… again?” This was the sixth visit I’d had from them in just a few short months after moving into our new home. I got up and opened the door to two fresh-faced young men — the Mormon missionaries. The first time they came, I had literally just finished unpacking boxes. I

I’ll never forget receiving a handwritten letter in the mail during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown. It immediately caught my attention because it wasn’t typical mail...a bill or marketing piece. Someone had actually taken the time to write my name and address, in cursive, on an envelope. It even included their name and a return address. In a world of isolation and impersonal digital communication, that alone felt strikingly personal. Curious, I went inside, opened the en

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