Psalm 138:8 We live in a world that tells us we have to have more, be more, and that our worth is determined by our number of followers. No wonder so many are discouraged. Psalm 138:8 speaks gently to those moments when we feel defeated, forgotten, or unsure of our worth. For it reminds us… Continue reading January 27th – Psalm 138:8
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January 24th – 2 Timothy 1:7
2 Timothy 1:7 Every new year, resolutions are made with hopeful hearts, yet statistics tell us that nearly 43% are abandoned by February. Often, it isn’t a lack of desire that causes us to quit. Instead, it’s fear, discouragement, and self-doubt that creep in when progress feels slow. Paul speaks directly to this struggle in… Continue reading January 24th – 2 Timothy 1:7
January 14th – Psalm 27:14
Psalm 27:14 Billy Graham once said, “Each life is made up of mistakes, and learning, waiting, and growing, practicing patience and being persistent.” Waiting has never come easy for me, especially when my heart is hurting. Or worse yet, when I’m watching someone I love walk through pain I can’t fix. In a world that… Continue reading January 14th – Psalm 27:14
January 10th – Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2 When I was a little girl and life felt overwhelming, my Grandma was always the first person I turned to. No matter what I was facing, her response never changed. She would listen patiently, then gently say, “Honey, tough times don’t last, tough people do. Pray.” Hard seasons are part of life, and… Continue reading January 10th – Hebrews 12:2
January 9th – Philippians 3:14
Philippians 3:14 A new year may turn the calendar, but it doesn’t erase the brokenness of the world. And as we grow closer to the Lord’s return, the darkness only grows stronger. Headlines remain heavy, hearts remain weary, and the weight of it all can feel overwhelming. This can make pressing on feel harder than… Continue reading January 9th – Philippians 3:14
December 7th – John 6:35
John 6:35 Every Christmas, I find myself in the kitchen making my favorite cranberry bread, filling the house with the warm, sweet smell of the baked goodness. Fresh bread can fill a hungry stomach, but it doesn’t touch the deeper hunger in our hearts. That’s where Jesus meets us. He calls Himself the Bread of… Continue reading December 7th – John 6:35
December 5th – John 1:14
John 1:14 C.S. Lewis once said, “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.” What a beautiful reminder that Jesus didn’t stay distant or unseen. Out of His great love for each and every one of us, He stepped right into our world. Why? So we could finally… Continue reading December 5th – John 1:14
December 4th – John 10:11
John 10:11 Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd, and what a tender truth that is. Left on their own, sheep are easily frightened, quick to wander, and completely defenseless. And just like them, left on our own, we often lose our way and struggle to find steady footing. But Jesus, our Good Shepherd, doesn’t love… Continue reading December 4th – John 10:11
December 1st – Matthew 1:23
Matthew 1:23 One of the names of Jesus is, “Emmanuel, God with us.” A most beautiful and intimate truth of Scripture, and Matthew 1:23 brings it to the center of the Christmas story. For it shares how that God didn’t stay distant or unreachable. Instead, He stepped into our world, our struggles, and our humanity.… Continue reading December 1st – Matthew 1:23
November 23rd – Proverbs 17:23
Proverbs 17:23 A joyful heart has more power than we realize. It’s not about pretending everything is fine or ignoring the hard things. Instead, it’s about choosing to look for God’s goodness even when life feels heavy. A joyful heart lifts us above the weight of our worries, giving us strength when discouragement tries to… Continue reading November 23rd – Proverbs 17:23
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