Scripture (Joshua 1:9): “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Some days don’t feel like a “fresh start.” They feel like a fight just to get moving. A fight to face the day,Continue reading “Verse of the Day: “Be Strong and Courageous” (Joshua 1:9)”
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Self-Respect Comes First: Learning to Love Yourself So You Can Love Others
For a long time, I thought loving other people meant putting myself last. I thought it meant saying yes when I wanted to say no.It meant accepting disrespect because I didn’t want conflict.It meant over-explaining, over-giving, and over-apologizing… even when I wasn’t the one in the wrong. But eventually I learned something that changed everything:Continue reading “Self-Respect Comes First: Learning to Love Yourself So You Can Love Others”
Joy When You’re Misunderstood
A Reflection From Today’s Church Service There’s a kind of joy that feels easy to talk about—joy when life is going well, when prayers get answered fast, when the calendar is calm, when your heart feels light. And then there’s the other kind of joy. The kind that shows up when life is messy. WhenContinue reading “Joy When You’re Misunderstood”
Faith Without the Hype: How I Look at “Miracles” Now
I’ve noticed something over the years—people call everything a miracle. A parking spot at the right time? “Miracle.”A crazy coincidence? “Miracle.”And then you get the really wild stuff online… like people saying they see Jesus’ face on food or random objects. I’m not here to clown anybody, because I believe God can do anything. ButContinue reading “Faith Without the Hype: How I Look at “Miracles” Now”
