Gratitude

2 Corinthians 6:18 “And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.” There is something deeply comforting about being wanted. At one point or another, most of us have wrestled with questions of belonging. We long to know that we are seen, valued,…

Hebrews 10:24–25 “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together… but encouraging one another” There is something quietly sacred about sitting with others who share your faith. Fellowship is more than simply gathering in the same room or attending the same service –…

Luke 2:19 “But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” There is something quietly beautiful about Mary’s response to the first Christmas. In the midst of shepherds’ stories, angelic announcements, and the overwhelming reality of holding the Savior in her arms, she did not rush to explain or fully understand it…

Psalm 100:4 “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.” Thanksgiving draws me into remembrance. I begin to recall the ways God has provided, protected, comforted, and sustained me—often in moments when I did not even realize how much I needed Him. Remembering does not…

Psalm 95:6 “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!” There’s a quiet tenderness in the words of Psalm 95:6. They’re not a demand shouted from afar but a loving whisper that stirs the soul. It is an invitation from a Father who longs for closeness with…

James 5:16 “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” There are moments when the weight of silence feels heavier than the burden we carry. I know how easy it is to keep…

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” There have been seasons in my life when the weight of work and school pressed down so heavily that it felt as if I could never catch my breath. The endless assignments, deadlines, and responsibilities piled on…

1 Peter 4:10 “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” When I reflect on this verse, I can’t help but think about the ways God has entrusted me with gifts – not for my own recognition, but for His glory. He has given…

Galatians 5:13 “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh, rather serve one another humbly and in love.” Freedom is a precious gift, one that invites us to pause and consider not just what we are freed from, but what we are freed…

Galatians 6:3 “For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” The other day as my husband Joe and I were doing our Bible study; we came across Galatians 6:3. As I read the verse, it struck me like a lightning bolt.  The phrase “when he is nothing” boomed in my…