Tag: Work
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Theme: Held Steady by God’s Presence
Thursday — “Protected in the Passage” “. . . when you pass through the waters . . .” Isaiah 43:2a (NKJV) The key word is “pass.” You are not stuck. You are not stranded. You are passing through. God never intended your current challenge to be your permanent address. Sometimes we mistake a season for…
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Theme: Held Steady by God’s Presence
Wednesday – “God’s Presence in the Deep” “. . . and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you . . .” Isaiah 43:2b (NKJV) Rivers represent seasons when life moves faster than we can keep up. The current pulls, the pace accelerates, and we feel swept along by responsibilities. But God promises that the…
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Theme: Held Steady by God’s Presence
Tuesday — “Through the Fire, Not Burned” . . . when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned . . .” Isaiah 43:2b (NKJV) Fire in Scripture often symbolizes pressure, testing, or refining. God doesn’t promise a fire‑free life, but He does promise a fire‑proof faith. The flames you face—stress, conflict, uncertainty—are…
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How St. Patrick’s Day Celebrates Irish Heritage
St. Patrick’s Day has become one of the most widely recognized cultural celebrations in the world, but its roots reach back more than a thousand years and are far more meaningful than many realize. At its core, the day began as a religious feast honoring St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and was observed…
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Theme: “Held Steady By God’s Presence”
Monday — “When the Waters Rise“ “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you . . .” Isaiah 43:2a (NKJV) Every one of us knows what it feels like when life rises faster than we can manage—deadlines stack up, unexpected problems surface, and emotions run high. Isaiah 43:2 doesn’t say if the…
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A Fresh Start, A Steady Pace, and a Touch of Green
The third week of March often feels like a turning point. Winter is losing its grip, the days are stretching a little longer, and there’s a quiet sense that renewal is on the way. In many workplaces, this week becomes a bridge—between the slow start of the year and the busier rhythms of spring. It’s…
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Walking in God’s Perfect Timing
“. . . a time for war, and a time for peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:8b (NKJV) Time change can make our inner world feel like a tug‑of‑war. Our bodies fight fatigue. Our minds fight distraction. Our schedules fight for space. But God calls us into peace, not inner conflict. This verse reminds us that while life…
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Redeeming Time: What to Keep and Release
“. . . A time to keep, and a time to throw away.” Ecclesiastes 3:6b (NKJV) When we lose an hour to the time change, we’re reminded how precious each hour really is. But instead of focusing on what we lost, Scripture invites us to focus on what we keep—and what we release. There are…
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Grace for the Groggy Days
“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:4 (NKJV) The Monday after the time change can feel like a “groggy day.” It’s the day where our energy is low. Our motivation is slow. But Scripture reminds us that life includes emotional seasons too.…
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Planting Healthy Habits: Lessons from Ecclesiastes
“. . . a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.” Ecclesiastes 3:2b (NKJV) The time change often makes us feel like we’re running behind before the week even starts. Tasks feel heavier, mornings feel shorter, and our patience can feel thinner. But Ecclesiastes reminds us that life includes both planting…