Christmas wasn’t calm or quiet, and it certainly wasn’t picture-perfect. It was messy, chaotic, and real—Mary with a newborn in a crowded, cold barn, surrounded by animals and strangers. Maybe that’s the point: the most extraordinary moments often arrive in the midst of disorder, reminding us that hope and love don’t need perfection to shine.Continue reading “Christmas was Holy, Not Perfect”
Category Archives: Church
Threading the Needle
There’s something about a narrow path that immediately makes you slow down. You can’t rush it. You can’t stroll carelessly. You place your steps with intention, aware of every shift in the ground, every bend that hides what’s next. It’s uncomfortable sometimes, even frustrating, but it also pulls a deeper focus out of you—one youContinue reading “Threading the Needle”
Safe in His Shadow
There’s something deeply comforting about shadows—not the kind that hide things, but the kind that protect. The kind you find on a blazing summer day when you step under a tree and instantly feel the coolness wrap around you. That’s the kind of shadow Psalm 91 talks about. Not darkness, not fear, but safety. AContinue reading “Safe in His Shadow”
When the Storm Doesn’t Stop
Sometimes the waves don’t quiet down. The winds don’t ease. The chaos doesn’t settle. You pray for peace, and instead of changing your surroundings, God changes you. We often want the storm to stop. We want clarity, calm, and control. But sometimes, God lets the storm rage while whispering peace into our hearts. Because theContinue reading “When the Storm Doesn’t Stop”
When You Don’t Know What to Do, Listen to What God Says
We’ve all been there—staring at life, wondering what on earth we’re supposed to do next. The plans we made fall apart, the path we thought was clear suddenly turns foggy, and we’re left whispering, “God, I don’t know what to do.” And in that quiet moment, before panic takes over, He whispers back, “I’ll directContinue reading “When You Don’t Know What to Do, Listen to What God Says”
The Things You Need to Let Go Of to Truly Live Free
There’s a strange kind of peace that comes when you finally stop gripping life so tightly. We spend so much time trying to hold it all together—trying to control what happens next, to fix what’s already happened, and to make sure everyone approves of how we’re doing it. But maybe freedom isn’t found in control.Continue reading “The Things You Need to Let Go Of to Truly Live Free”
The Quiet Strength Behind Every Sacrifice
“Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” — Proverbs 1:8 There’s something almost sacred about the quiet sacrifices a mother makes. They’re not always loud or seen or even acknowledged, but they shape everything — who we are, what we value, how we love. A mother’s love hasContinue reading “The Quiet Strength Behind Every Sacrifice”
Washed in the Word: A Cleansing We All Need
There’s something deeply refreshing about a shower at the end of a long day. The dirt, sweat, and weariness wash away, and you feel renewed. But just as our bodies need cleansing, so do our hearts and minds. That’s what Paul is pointing to in Ephesians 5:26 when he says Christ cleanses His people “byContinue reading “Washed in the Word: A Cleansing We All Need”
Beautifully Woven
Have you ever paused to think about how intentionally you were made? Not by accident, not by chance—but by design. The words, “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb,” (Psalm 139:13) hold a profound truth: you are a masterpiece, handcrafted with love. Knitting is an intimate process. EachContinue reading “Beautifully Woven”
When Your Strength Runs Out, I Will Carry You
“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” There’s a quiet kind of power in those four words: “I will carry you.” Not “I might,” not “ifContinue reading “When Your Strength Runs Out, I Will Carry You”
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