How to Set Biblical Goals for Your Life (A God-Centered Approach)

Hands writing in a planner with Bible open, sunlight streaming in, symbolizing God-centered goal setting and reflection.

A practical, Scripture-guided approach to setting goals that honor God and align with His will. Have you ever started a new year feeling excited and hopeful, only to realize by February that your goals have fizzled out? I know I have. As believers, we want our plans to matter, not just for our own success, but … Read more

Learning to Let Go: Trusting God with Your Plans This Year

A woman walking on a serene sunrise path with open arms, symbolizing surrender and trusting God

January has a way of making us think about plans.  Even when we don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions, there’s still a quiet pressure in the air: to figure things out, to make decisions, to know where we’re headed next. We pray. We ask God for direction. We say we trust Him. And yet, deep down, many of us are still holding our … Read more

Isaiah 43:19 Meaning and Application: Trusting God When He Is Doing a New Thing

Sunrise over a desert with a stream, representing hope and God’s new work.

Main Scripture  “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” — Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)  When Life Feels Stuck but God Says “New”  There are seasons when waiting on God feels especially heavy.  I know this because I’ve lived … Read more

A Biblical Way to Start the New Year: Seeking God First

Christian devotional morning scene of a woman journaling with an open Bible next to her, seeking God first at the start of the year

I used to approach the new year with a mix of hope and quiet pressure.  Hope that things would finally fall into place. Pressure to make better plans, set clearer goals, and “get it right” this time.  Some years, I entered January full of motivation, only to feel exhausted by February. Other years, I stepped into the new year … Read more

Trusting God’s Provision During Difficult Times: Lessons from Scripture

Hands lifted in prayer with sunlight streaming through a window, symbolizing trust in God’s provision during difficult times.

There are seasons in life when trusting God feels harder than usual. Bills pile up.Prayers seem unanswered.The future feels uncertain. If you are walking through a difficult season right now, you are not alone. Many believers wrestle with fear, doubt, and discouragement when provision feels scarce. Yet Scripture reminds us again and again that God’s provision does … Read more

He Came to Serve: The Humility of Christ and the Call to Serve the Lord

Jesus kneeling to wash a disciple’s feet, showing the humility of Christ who came to serve.

One of the most breathtaking truths of the Christian faith is not merely that Jesus came, but how He came. The eternal Son of God did not arrive in splendor, wealth, or political power. He came quietly. Humbly. Willingly. He came to serve. Philippians 2 gives us a glimpse into the heart of Christ: a heart marked by humility, … Read more

Jesus is the Boss: Living Under the Lordship of Christ

A man standing at sunrise with open hands in surrender, symbolizing living under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:23–24 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” (KJV) There’s a truth we all need to be reminded of often: this life is not about us.Humanity, by … Read more

10 Daily Bible Verses to Inspire Your Faith and Strengthen Your Walk with God

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There was a time in my life when I worked full-time in the healthcare industry overseas. I was far from my family, and the days often felt long and demanding. Discouragement would creep in, particularly after extra shifts or subtle discrimination as a foreign worker. I often felt weary and unseen. What kept me going … Read more

Are We Distracted from God’s Purpose? Lessons from Jesus and Zacchaeus

Jesus calls Zacchaeus from the sycamore tree, symbolizing divine focus and purpose.

Scripture Reading: Luke 19:5 – “And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at thy house.” Introduction: The Danger of Spiritual Distraction We live in a world full of distractions. Our phones, our schedules, and … Read more

God’s Masterpiece: Living Out Your Purpose In Christ

Open Bible with Ephesians 2:10 highlighted – God’s masterpiece devotional

Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are His masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should live our life according to them.” Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and wondered if your life really matters? Many of us struggle with questions of worth, identity, and … Read more