These are indeed CRAZY DAYS! We’re seeing rapid upheaval, division, uncertainty in every sphere from politics and culture to global events and personal lives. It often feels like the ground beneath us is shifting constantly, with conflicting voices shouting for our allegiance, promises of security from leaders or systems that repeatedly falter, and chaos that can leave even the strongest feeling…
**When things go right (success, blessing, or breakthrough):** “Praise God! To Him be the glory — He is good, and His faithful love endures forever.” *(Inspired by Psalm 106:1 – “Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.”)* **When things go wrong (trials, setbacks, or hardship):** “Even now, the Lord is near…
There’s something quietly powerful about Matthew 17:22–27. It’s a small, almost tucked-away story — but it lingers. In this passage from the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus again tells His disciples that He will suffer and be killed. They are filled with grief. And then — almost abruptly — the scene shifts to a conversation about paying the temple tax. It…
There’s something deeply human about the story in 2 Kings 12:1–17. In this passage, we meet Jehoash (also called Joash), a king who began his reign as a child and “did what was right in the eyes of the Lord” — but the text adds a telling detail: he did so as long as Jehoiada instructed him. That small phrase…
Embracing the Ease of Fall: Finding Balance in the Changing Season As the long, energetic days of summer begin to fade, fall offers a welcome invitation to slow down. The season arrives softly—cooler mornings, golden afternoons, and trees turning into living art. It’s a natural pause, a gentle reminder that change can be both beautiful and restorative. After months of…
A Time to Celebrate and Remember Thanksgiving is a holiday of gratitude, a day dedicated to appreciating the blessings in our lives—our families, friends, and the simple joys that make life meaningful. As we gather around the table, laden with golden-brown turkeys, fluffy mashed potatoes, and the sweetness of pumpkin pie, it’s also a time when many of us feel…
Found this meme on one of the social media platforms…and it struck a note – a deep note. This short message means so much to me…because it ‘is me’. So many times I’ve wanted to (and sometimes actually did) throw up that proverbial white towel and say “I SURRENDER”, which really, to me meant I’d given up. I wanted out….