Hebrews 2:11 Loneliness has a way of feeling heavier this time of year. Especially when everyone else seems surrounded by family, laughter, and warm holiday moments. It’s easy to feel like you’re on the outside looking in, wondering why your life doesn’t look like everyone else’s. But even in the quiet places where the ache… Continue reading November 22nd – Hebrews 2:11
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May 9th – Proverbs 18:21
Proverbs 18:21 Words hold weight. With just a few syllables, we can breathe life into someone’s weary soul or crush a spirit already close to breaking. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. That means what we say matters. Whether it’s the quiet words we whisper to… Continue reading May 9th – Proverbs 18:21
April 14th – Matthew 26:47-50
Matthew 26:47-50 Betrayal cuts deep, especially when it comes from someone you love and trust. In Matthew 26:47–50, we see Jesus face Judas. The friend who once walked beside Him, dined at His table, and listened to His every word. And the friend who was about to hand Him over with a kiss. A symbol… Continue reading April 14th – Matthew 26:47-50
March 31st – Nahum 1:7
Nahum 1:7 Life can feel overwhelming, especially when we’re hurting. The weight of uncertainty, loss, and heartache can leave us wondering if we’ll ever find peace again. But God is good, even in the midst of the storm. He isn’t distant from our pain, He is our safe place and refuge when everything feels like… Continue reading March 31st – Nahum 1:7
September 18th – Colossians 3:13
Week 3 - The Wisdom In Forgiveness (Colossians 3:13) Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best… Continue reading September 18th – Colossians 3:13
August 27th – 1 Peter 4:8
Week 4 - Living In God’s Love (1 Peter 4:8) Love has the incredible power to heal, forgive, and restore, especially the kind that reflects God’s unconditional love for us. It overlooks faults and can bring reconciliation where there’s been hurt. That doesn’t mean love ignores sin or condones wrong behavior, but rather it seeks… Continue reading August 27th – 1 Peter 4:8
July 23rd – Philippians 3:14-14
Philippians 3:13-14 Many of us find ourselves stuck in the mud, unable to move forward because of our past. Guilt, shame, past sins, and hurts weigh us down, making progress seem impossible. Yet Paul's life stands as a testament to the transformative power of Christ. Once the greatest persecutor of Christians, Paul experienced the freedom… Continue reading July 23rd – Philippians 3:14-14
June 27th – 1 Peter 3:9
1 Peter 3:9 When someone hurts us, our natural instinct is to retaliate. To inflict pain in return for the pain we've received. This urge for retribution feels justifiable and satisfying in the moment, but it can lead to a spirit of hostility and bitterness. That’s why God calls us to a higher standard, one… Continue reading June 27th – 1 Peter 3:9
January 25th – Matthew 10:34
Matthew 10:34 It can be a lonely road when we set out to change our lives and grow closer to the Lord. Because really following Jesus can mean division within our closest relationships, and even losing people from our lives. And while the process can be deeply painful, we can comfort in knowing the Lord… Continue reading January 25th – Matthew 10:34
July 17th- Proverbs 18:21
Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” We’ve all heard the old familiar saying, sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me. And we all know that isn’t true. Words hurt. And can wound deeper and… Continue reading July 17th- Proverbs 18:21
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