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Love That Listens
Posted on February 10, 2026 Leave a Comment
“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” James 1:19 (NKJV) One of the most overlooked expressions of love is listening. Not hearing—listening. Hearing is passive. Listening is intentional. It says, “You matter. Your words matter. Your heart matters.” In a world full of noise, […]
The Source of All Love
Posted on February 9, 2026 Leave a Comment
“We love Him because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 (NKJV) The week leading up to Valentine’s Day has begun. It’s easy to think of love as something we generate on our own. We might believe it is something we muster up, improve, or perfect. But Scripture reminds us that love doesn’t start with […]
Hope for the Journey Ahead
Posted on February 6, 2026 Leave a Comment
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 (NKJV) After a week of learning to trust, surrender, and obey, we arrive at a beautiful promise: hope. Not wishful thinking, not vague optimism—biblical hope. […]
Walking in Obedience
Posted on February 5, 2026 Leave a Comment
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NKJV) Trust leads to surrender, and surrender leads to obedience. Once we place our lives in God’s hands, we begin to walk in the direction He illuminates. God rarely shows us the entire path; instead, He gives us just […]
The Freedom of Surrender
Posted on February 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV) If trust is the foundation, surrender is the doorway. Many of us trust God in theory but struggle to surrender in practice. We carry burdens we were never meant to hold—worry, pressure, expectations, and the quiet fear that everything depends […]
Learning to Trust Again
Posted on February 3, 2026 Leave a Comment
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV) Trust is rarely built in a single moment. More often, it grows through repeated choices. These are the small, steady decisions to lean on God. Our instincts might tell us to rely on ourselves. Many of us […]
Strength for the Ordinary Days
Posted on February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment
“The LORD is my strength and my shield;My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,And with my song I will praise Him.” Psalm 28:7 (NKJV) There’s something beautiful about the ordinary days. These are the ones that don’t feel dramatic or memorable. They are filled with routines and responsibilities. It […]
Sharing the Weight of One Another’s Wounds
Posted on January 30, 2026 Leave a Comment
“But if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me, but all of you to some extent—not to be too severe.” 2 Corinthians 2:5 (NKJV) Paul’s words here reveal something profound about the nature of Christian community. When one person sins, stumbles, or causes pain, the impact is never isolated. It ripples outward, touching […]
Embrace Correction: A Path to Personal Growth
Posted on January 29, 2026 Leave a Comment
“Now let no man contend, or rebuke another . . .” Hosea 4:4a (NKJV) Hosea 4:4 paints a sobering picture: The people had become very resistant to correction. Even God’s prophets struggled to reach them. Their hearts were closed, their ears were dull, and their pride made them unteachable. In the workplace, this same dynamic […]
The Danger of Living Without Understanding
Posted on January 28, 2026 Leave a Comment
“This is the way of those who are foolish, and of their posterity who approve their sayings.” Psalm 49:13 (NKJV) This verse is a sobering reminder that life is more than wealth, status, or human achievement. Verse 13 captures the heart of the psalmist’s warning. When people place their confidence in themselves—whether in their riches, […]
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