When I’m empty, hungry, weak, uncertain, or overwhelmed, I’ve learned where to go: the Word. When I consume it—really take it in—it nourishes me. His faithfulness fills the emptiness. It strengthens what’s weak. It reminds me of what’s true. And it helps me recall all the ways He’s come through before.

It’s not enough to hear. It’s not enough to be moved emotionally. The Holy Spirit may use someone to plant the Word in your heart, but unless you allow Him to grow deep roots of truth within you, you won’t endure.

You can map out your plans and organize your schedule—but God always has the authority to interrupt and redirect. The wise learn to hold their calendars loosely, asking not just what to do next, but why.

Learning to be led by God—to hear His voice, to walk in step with the Spirit—is essential. It doesn’t happen all at once. It’s shaped over time as we respond in obedience, trust when we don’t understand, and learn to stay close to His presence.

God meets us right in the middle of our responsibilities. In the stress. In the strain. And He offers something we desperately need: clarity and wise counsel.

Everything in your life changes when you become a mother. That's a fact. How you respond to that reality will impact everything, especially the opportunity for God to work His life in and through you, influencing your children's faith in Him.

Lack of understanding is often the reason we give for neglecting Bible reading, avoiding being part of a Bible study, or pulling away from church. Maybe you’re on the other side of things—teaching a class, leading a small group, preaching a message. You’ve prayed, prepared, and poured out truth from God’s Word only to be met with blank stares or polite nods. “I don’t really understand what you’re talking about,” they say.

You are fully forgiven. Deeply loved. Completely His.

Being in Christ changes everything.

Think of Noah and the ark. When the rains came, those inside the ark were safe. Those outside—even those clinging to it—were lost. Proximity to Jesus is not enough. We must be in Him.

What changed for the disciples after Jesus' resurrection? They had followed Him closely, witnessed His miracles, and heard His teaching. But it wasn’t until Pentecost that they became fearless. The Holy Spirit came down and filled them with power. Cowards became courageous.

Joseph’s brothers let jealousy lead them into deception. They devised a scheme, made a cover-up, and lived a lie for years. The result? Broken relationships, deep regret, and generational wounds.

Some days, I move forward with confidence. Other days, I find myself crawling—tempted to retreat to what once felt safer, easier, more familiar. And sometimes, I’m simply wandering, distracted, moving without purpose. But God’s hand never leaves. When I reach for Him, I find Him right where He has always been.

Pride can be loud, seeking attention, craving recognition, and thriving on praise. But it can also be subtle, slipping into our thoughts and habits in ways we hardly notice.

Because at the end of the day, You don’t just want my effort—you want me. You want my heart, fully surrendered in adoration, not just in activity. You want love, not obligation. Devotion, not just duty.

God had more for me than the sentiments represented by overt displays of affection and impressive expressions of commercial love. He was teaching me to shift my focus from outward impressions to recognizing a genuine heart for God.

Life lived in the secret place of the Most High is assured and divine protection. Psalm 91 has long served as a source of comfort and confidence when God’s men or women face perilous danger. Most often, this psalm of David is prayed over physical places under siege—during war, in battles, in sickrooms, and in uncertain and threatening times.

Abiding under the shadow is a place of blessed relief. If the shadow of Almighty God is covering me, I am safe and secure.

We long to be connected and to have the ability to share and participate in others’ lives. We were created to be in relationship with one another.

Decide where your faith will stand in the first statement. Either I will believe God’s way is perfect, or I won’t. It’s a statement, a declaration—it has been established in my innermost being—when I feel like it and when I don’t.

The more familiar you become with His Word, the more you see His truth throughout the Scriptures, the more you grow in awe and understanding of His character and greatness. The more convinced and confident you become in His Word, the more you will trust that His ways are perfect. Eat it—it’s the bread of life. Allow it to nourish and strengthen your faith. Establish your life in Him and experience the proven Word.

God made a way through the plots and schemes to preserve Paul’s life. He was escorted safely to Caesarea, where he stood trial before Felix, the governor. Felix found no reason to condemn him, not even a character weakness. 

Perfection and completion are accomplished through the practice of patience. Patience, in turn, is developed through trials—the often tedious and rigorous experiences that stretch us beyond our natural ability to change our circumstances or endure their pressures. Trials come with no time limit and no guaranteed relief, yet they teach us something invaluable. Out of desperation, a deep dependence on God is born, and a measure of patience is gained.