“Then He said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” – Luke 9:23 (NIV) Following Jesus isn’t just a big, one-time decision we make at a church altar or during a life crisis. It’s a daily invitation; an ongoing relationship that … Read more
I’ll never forget one Sunday morning. The worship leader was having a great time, singing her heart out to the Lord. The team was on point, the instruments were tight, and the transitions were smooth. But as I looked around at the congregation, something felt off. Some were fiddling with their phones. A mom was … Read more
A Devotional on Galatians 6:9 for the Weary Heart Galatians 6:9 (ESV): “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Introduction: When Faithfulness Feels Invisible For more than ten years, I worked overseas in a private healthcare facility. I loved my … Read more
(Ephesians 5:27) “That He might present the church to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Have you ever wondered why, as Christians, we still struggle with the old habits and temptations from our past? Why, if we are new … Read more
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was living and working overseas, far from home and family. Like many believers around the world, I suddenly found myself locked down, unable to attend church in person. Our congregation quickly adapted by moving everything to Zoom—Friday services (we gathered on Fridays as it was the counterpart … Read more
Imagine walking into your kid’s classroom and finding the State Superintendent’s prayer for the president playing on screen, under the banner of patriotism. That actually happened in Oklahoma. In April 2024, classrooms across Oklahoma received a surprising directive from the state’s top education official. Superintendent Ryan Walters released a video of himself praying for Donald … Read more
Picture this: You’ve had one of those days. The toddler painted the walls again, the laundry’s overflowing, and you’re juggling work, ministry, and motherhood with barely enough energy to scrape dinner together. You feel frayed, worn down, like you’ve hit your limit. And then someone tells you, “God’s grace is sufficient.” You nod politely, but … Read more
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Why is this happening to me? I’m doing my best to follow Jesus.” Maybe you’ve been faithfully serving in your church, reading your Bible, raising your children in the Lord—and yet, life suddenly feels like it’s crashing in around you. A health scare. A financial strain. A broken relationship. … Read more
The topic of birth control is a challenging one for Christians, touching on deep-seated beliefs about life, family, and faith. Unlike many decisions, this one doesn’t come with a direct instruction manual in Scripture. The Bible doesn’t lay out specifics about the modern methods of contraception we’re talking about today. So, Christians find themselves navigating … Read more
Galatians 6:1-2 (KJV)“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Have you ever felt the weight of someone else’s choices fall on … Read more
