When life’s distractions make God seem distant, rediscover the childlike faith that trusts in his unchanging presence and faithful guidance. There are seasons in our walk with God where hearing his voice feels so clear. We move with confidence, trusting that he’s leading every step of the way, then life get’s busy. Responsibilities increase, [...]

Imagine if it were made known to us that the president, prime minister, king, or any ruler had a personal interest in our well-being, so much so that they would fight for us. What confidence, joy, and assurance that would bring! Hollywood has produced countless stories of ordinary people discovering they are actually royalty. Those [...]

  Don’t Write the Eulogy Yeti What the story of Lazarus teaches us about God’s perfect timing and resurrection power. Lazarus’ story is often remembered as a lesson about timing, reminding us that Jesus is never late. From a human perspective, He may seem delayed, sometimes even very late. Yet when we look back on [...]

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 [...]