I always thought this was supposed to be the season of peace—but for many of us, it often feels like the season of pressure. We sing about peace on earth…
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Gratitude may be one of the simplest Christian practices—but it’s also one of the hardest to sustain. Most of us can feel thankful in a moment. When life is peaceful,…
Read MoreGratitude is one of the simplest Christian practices—and one of the hardest to maintain. Thankfulness is not accidental. It doesn’t appear automatically when life becomes easy. In fact, some of…
Read MoreNaaman’s story is a powerful reminder that outward success cannot heal inward brokenness. Scripture introduces him as a mighty, respected commander—but adds one painful truth: “He was a leper.” Many of us live in that tension. We look strong on the outside, but inside we carry wounds, fears, and needs we cannot fix on our own.
Read MoreIf you’re running on empty, stop running and start resting. The God who called you hasn’t left you; He’s inviting you to slow down and listen. His whisper still restores the weary.
Read MoreWe’re told every year that Christmas is the season of peace. But for many of us, it feels more like the season of pressure. Schedules tighten. Expectations rise. Emotions run…
Read MoreJohn 1:14; Luke 2:1–20 We are drawn to stories. We read novels, binge television series, and return to familiar Christmas movies year after year—not just for entertainment, but because deep…
Read MoreGratitude may be one of the simplest Christian practices—but it’s also one of the hardest to sustain. Most of us can feel thankful in a moment. When life is peaceful,…
Read MoreWe’re told every year that Christmas is the season of peace. But for many of us, it feels more like the season of pressure. Schedules tighten. Expectations rise. Emotions run…
Read MoreJohn 1:14; Luke 2:1–20 We are drawn to stories. We read novels, binge television series, and return to familiar Christmas movies year after year—not just for entertainment, but because deep…
Read MoreGratitude may be one of the simplest Christian practices—but it’s also one of the hardest to sustain. Most of us can feel thankful in a moment. When life is peaceful,…
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