Lord, as we open Your Word, be gentle with our hearts.Guard every wounded place, and let nothing we say add harm—only light, comfort, and truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. “But love your enemies, and do good…” – Luke 6 (A Tender Unpacking) When we read, “Love your enemies, and do good…” (Luke 6:27, 35), it…
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Today: Evening Prayer, Presence
Evening Prayer — Presence (October 30) Scripture:“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 Reflection:Today, I was reminded of the beauty of simply being present.A student asked me to stand near during the school fire drill — not to speak, not to comfort, but just…
The God Who Sees Me: The Refiner’s Fire
The Refiner’s Fire Scripture: “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the LORD will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness.” — Malachi 3:3 Reflection:The fire of God is not to destroy — it is to define.It burns…
Equipped For Battle: Love Thy Nieghbor
The Fruit of Love “Abide in Me, and I in you.” — John 15:4 Opening Prayer: LORD, You are the Gardener of my soul. Every seed You’ve planted in me is for Your glory and the good of others. Teach me to remain in Your love, to share freely the fruit of Your Spirit, and…
The God Who Sees Me: The Hidden Path
The Hidden Path Scripture: “I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, Along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them. And make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.” — Isaiah 42:16 (NIV) Reflection:There are…
The God Who Sees Me: Hope Whispers
The Whisper of Hope Scripture: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13 Reflection: Hope does not shout; it whispers. It does not demand attention or announce its coming….
El-roi-The God Who Sees Me: From Brokenness to Beloved
Genesis 16:13 – “So she named the LORD who spoke to her: ‘You are El-roi,’ for she said, ‘In this place, have I actually seen the One who sees me?” Hagar ran away from her abusers, pregnant and alone in the desert, when the LORD appeared to her the first time. He instructed her to…
Letting Go: Embracing God’s Purpose in Grief
When I saw the movie, “Let it Go.” In the blink of an eye, a minister’s life was turned upside down. One minute, he was laughing with his family. The next moment, a drunk driver took the lives of his wife, their unborn child, and two other children. After his loss, he shut down. Everything…
Embracing Grief: Finding Peace in the Waves of Sorrow
After my son died, I couldn’t grieve; I was paralyzed with shock. I couldn’t accept that my precious son was gone. The Holy Spoke to me through this poem. It was like He was saying, “Jesus Wept too.” Grief is not our enemy. Grief helps us heal, Grace helps us grow.
Today, Embracing God’s Compassion: Happiness in His Care
The Happiness of Those Whose Help Is the LORD Psalm 146:1-2: “Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul. 2 While I live, I will praise the LORD. I will sing praises to my GOD while I have my being.” Psalm 146:5-7: “Happy is he who has the GOD of Jacob for his help….