Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 There have been moments in my own life where I prayed about things that felt almost silly to say out loud; the little logistics, the everyday wishes, the quiet desires of my heart. And time and time again, God showed up [...]

  Last week, I was on FaceTime to my best friend and we were speaking about cranberry juice. We were discussing how much we like it and the specific benefits cranberries have that draw us to drink it. That’s when he asked Do you know how cranberries grow? On trees? I responded. No, they grow [...]

  Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.Hebrews 11:1 Faith, at its core, is not wishful thinking, it’s a settled confidence. This verse reminds us that faith lives in the tension between hope and unseen reality. We often want proof before we trust, clarity before [...]

  There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God. O Jesus, blessed Redeemer, sent from the heart of God. (From the hymn, Near to the Heart of God) Do you have a quiet place? How often do you visit it? Jesus often retreated to a quiet place. In Matthew 14:13 [...]

A reflection on the victory of Christ and what it means for us today It’s Sunday, resurrection morning, and all is calm at the tomb of Jesus. The guards are confident that the sealed stone covering the tomb will be sufficient to keep His disciples from opening it and stealing His body. High Priest / [...]

In today’s society, as Christians, it is easy to unknowingly carry ourselves in a way that does not reflect our belief in God’s promises, His power over our lives, or the future He holds for us. Here’s an example. A Christian knows that God is their provider And my God shall supply all your need [...]

Finding God’s Presence in Creation and the Promise of Christ’s Return When you think about your life, is there a day you would describe as perfect? Maybe for you, it was your wedding day, when vision and planning came together and everything unfolded exactly as you had hoped, and more. Or it was the moment [...]

  New Year, New Me! is a phrase I’ve heard a lot growing up around this time of year. A lot of people use this opportunity to rebrand, to set goals, and to plan accomplishments for the year ahead. Others use this time to reflect on the year that has passed. While reflection is great [...]

  As the year comes to a close and Christmas draws near, many Christians take time to reflect and meditate on the birth of Jesus. Growing up, I always wondered why Jesus’ date of birth was never mentioned in Scripture, because birthdays are such a beautiful thing to celebrate, especially the one belonging to our [...]

  In today’s world, it can be really easy to think that the universe is not being governed. Natural disasters, wars, famine, genocides, terrorist attacks, the uprise of violence and crime etc; it is of human nature to wonder why God allows these things to happen. Whenever you catch yourself having these thoughts, it’s important [...]

  While spending time in my quiet place with God this week, I was reminded during my devotion just how powerful gratitude truly is. When we slow down, block out the noise, and allow the Holy Spirit to fill our minds, something shifts. Our fears don’t feel as intense, our worries loosen their grip, and [...]

  When It Feels Like God Has Forgotten Sometimes the question forms quietly in our hearts: Could it be that God has forgotten me? Has He turned a blind eye? In moments of pressure, hardship, and discouragement, it can feel as if we are caught in a choke hold, unable to see beyond the weight [...]