Yesterday was my daughter Katherine’s birthday. In honor of her, we went out to eat and enjoyed her favorite ice cream flavor. Earlier in the day, I stopped by her grave. I know her real self—her soul—is with the Lord, but I still needed that quiet moment at the place where we laid her body to rest. As we approach Thanksgiving, my heart is drawn to the reminder found in 1 Corinthians 15:55–57 : “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is

“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (KJV) As we enter this season of gratitude, these simple yet powerful verses remind us what a truly thankful person looks like. A thankful person is someone who has joy, not because life is perfect, but because their relationship with God is real and alive. Joy flows from knowing Him. It grows as we spend time with Him. Pa

Romans 6:1–4 (KJV) “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” In my last post, I wrote about resti

Matthew 11:28–30; Ephesians 2:8–10 The past few church services, we’ve talked about rest—the kind Jesus offers in Matthew 11:28–30. God desires for us to find rest in Him. Jesus says, “Come unto Me… and I will give you rest.” So many today are trying to work for salvation, or even to work to keep it. But God’s Word reminds us that salvation is by grace through faith—not of works, lest any man should boast. The Gospel is simple and powerful: Jesus died for our sins, He said “I

Each new day is a gift from God — made by Him, filled with His purpose, and sustained by His grace. We may not know what the day will bring, but we can know Who holds it. Choosing to rejoice isn’t about ignoring our struggles; it’s about trusting God’s presence in every circumstance. Whether today brings joy or challenge, we can find peace knowing the Lord made this day for His glory and our good. Prayer: Lord, thank You for this day You have made. Help me to rejoice in it an

When my daughter died, I found comfort in reading the Psalms and the book of Job. For a time, though I had often told others not to, I searched for the reason behind her death. Because she died by suicide, I wrestled with anger—anger toward her, and anger toward myself. But I couldn’t stay angry with her for long. I knew the terrible mental strain she had been under, and my heart broke for the pain she must have felt. Even in my grief, I never doubted God’s existence or His p

Life is filled with choices—some small, others that can alter the course of our lives. As believers, we desire to walk in the path God has prepared for us, making decisions that honor Him. Yet, our human limitations often leave us uncertain of what to do. What a blessing it is that God invites us to ask Him for wisdom! He does not scold us for needing help or for not having the answers. Instead, He generously gives wisdom to those who ask in faith. This promise should encoura

David’s prayer in Psalm 143 is deeply personal. He is not just facing outward trouble but inward despair. In verse 3, he speaks of an enemy who persecutes his soul. By verse 4, his spirit is overwhelmed. We can relate—life’s burdens often weigh us down beyond what our own strength can handle. But David does not stay in discouragement. In verse 5, he looks back and remembers God’s past faithfulness, and in verse 6 he turns his heart to worship, thirsting for God above all else

When we walk through life, there are so many moments when the road ahead feels uncertain. We long to know the next step, to see where God is leading us. The psalmist reminds us that God has given us exactly what we need—His Word. Scripture is not just a book of history or moral lessons; it is the living Word of God, shining light into the darkness and showing us the way forward. Many times we may find ourselves wishing God would speak audibly, giving clear instructions. But t

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