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

Piggybacking on the last blog about the bombardment of our minds, it’s time to talk about allegiance. Where are you giving your...

It has become abundantly clear — we are under assault . Not with weapons, but with something just as insidious: an assault on our senses,...

To give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. — Isaiah 61:3 A Word in...

And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall...

We make decisions every single day, probably more than we even realize. Some are profoundly simple like, what’s for lunch today? Others...

O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom and majesty, glory and honor. And because of the majesty that He gave...

When I first had a vision of a wooden mantle during prayer, I thought, Why am I seeing that? Then it happened two more times. At that...

If there was ever a time we needed all hands on deck in the Church, it is now. We are living in what many call the loneliest generation...

Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For...

I recently came across a quote that stopped me in my tracks when I first read it: “There are two types of Christians: Those who took what...

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable,...

I was standing in the grocery store aisle, carefully scanning the shelves for a specific item when two women turned the corner and...