Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:36-37 Christmas is a joyful season. We gather with family and friends, share meals, exchange gifts, and enjoy meaningfulContinue reading “Make Room”
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Hidden But Honorable
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6 We all want to be recognized and respected. When we put in the effort, we crave acknowledgment. But sometimes, our hard work goes unnoticed and unappreciated. That’s okay. Recognition from man isn’t theContinue reading “Hidden But Honorable”
Mark 8:29
Jesus embodies true freedom, unconditional love, endless grace, and perfect righteousness. He is the truth and the path to eternal life (John 14:6). Jesus is salvation and the ultimate healer. “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds youContinue reading “Mark 8:29”
Paid in Full
I find immense hope and optimism in the grace of God. It is extremely relieving to know that God, our sovereign and eternally just Heavenly Father, has a heart filled with mercy and grace for His creation that has spent a lifetime blatantly disobeying Him. I deserve punishment, not grace. God has done so muchContinue reading “Paid in Full”
Joy in the Jungle
đź“– James 1:2 (ESV)“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” Who said it has to be bad, and why do we agree? Who said muscle soreness isn’t fun? Who told you challenges—physical or mental—have to be draining? Somewhere along the way, the world labeled hard things as bad things.Continue reading “Joy in the Jungle”
Equipped
Challenges will arise. You will face difficulty. That, you can count on. But just as certain as hardship is growth. If you endure, adapt, and learn, every challenge presents an opportunity to prepare for the life God has in store for you. Growth can be painful. Muscle soreness is not an aspect of exercise thatContinue reading “Equipped”
Stormy Seas
This month has been a rough one for me, so I wanted to share this with those who might currently be navigating through a stormy sea. In Luke 8:22-25, Jesus and the disciples are travelling by boat when they encounter a storm. Everyone on the boat is scared and fears shipwreck, but when they wokeContinue reading “Stormy Seas”