A collection of my heartfelt insights and mindful moments.
Gratitude: Where True Giving Begins Have you ever found yourself wanting to give, but at the same time hesitating? Maybe you saw someone in need, and your heart ached for them—but then your mind whispered, “What if I don’t have enough left for myself?” I know that feeling. And I believe we’ve all been there. […]
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Do you ever wake up already feeling behind? I know that feeling all too well. I’d open my eyes, grab my phone, and before I even whisper “Good morning, Lord,” I’d already be drowning in thoughts, tasks, and pressure. No wonder I’d move through the day with anxiety, confusion, and zero peace. But something shifted
Morning Devotion: Why Starting the Day With God Changes Everything Read More »
Hey, how are you—really? Not the quick, “I’m fine” answer we give in passing. I mean deep down in your heart—are you tired? Do you feel like your mind won’t stop racing with endless tasks, unpaid bills, and the pressure of keeping everything together? I know that feeling too well. There are days when I’ve
Rest for the Exhausted Mind: Finding Peace in God Read More »
Have you ever asked God, “Why does it feel so hard to do what’s right?” I’ve asked that, too. During a devotion time, I came across this verse in Matthew 5:6 that speaks to the very heart of the Christian walk: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
Why Standing for What’s Right Feels So Hard Sometimes Read More »
Whenever I hear or read the words “Obey God,” I have this “achy” feeling. My chest trembles. My mind worries. My heart cries. Obeying God is never easy. In this world we live in where we are bombarded with influences that will pull us away from God, I doubt if one could say that’s it’s
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There’s something humbling about an empty table. As a discipleship leader, you set the table with care—meticulously preparing your lessons, sharing heartfelt messages, and making space for others to grow in their faith. But often, the table remains empty. Sometimes, people show up; most of the time, they won’t. It’s exhausting. You pour your heart
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The Lord visited Sarah as He had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as He had promised. -Genesis 21:1- This verse says a lot about God fulfilling a promise in the life of Abraham and Sarah. This is like the culmination of their very long season of waiting on God for Isaac. As I
Waiting on God: Trusting His Timing, Holding Onto His Promises Read More »
I came across this message in my morning reading: In life, “who you are” is not the issue. What really matters is “whose you are.” It made me stop in my tracks. I’ve spent a lot of time, as I’m sure many of us have, trying to figure out who I am—shaping myself, measuring myself
A Read About Identity: Life is Not About Who You Are, but Whose You Are Read More »
Yesterday, I visited our ancestral home and came across an old keyboard piano. It reminded me of my younger years—back when I used to play in church, for my family, and whenever I just wanted to relax and sing. There was a joy in those moments, a sense of calm and purpose that filled each
To Make Our Days Count, We Need to Number Our Days Read More »
Once upon a time, in a small pottery village, a Master Potter was molding a simple piece of clay. As he shaped it into a pot, he whispered to the clay, “There are five things you must know before you can live a life of purpose and become the masterpiece I envision you to be.
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