Scripture Reading — Luke 10:1-11“If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you.”— Luke 10:6On my Facebook page I asked a question about how people might define “a person of peace.” I received lots of answers, and a few of those can be summarized
Scripture Reading — John 3:16-21God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.— John 3:16The newness we celebrate at the start of each year pales in comparison to the ultimate newness we receive through Christ. Eternal l
Scripture Reading — Psalm 126:1-6Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.— Psalm 126:5The journey of life isn’t always easy. We face struggles, setbacks, and moments where it feels like our efforts are in vain. But the beautiful truth of Psalm 126:5 is that God does not waste our pain.
Scripture Reading — John 13:34-35“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”— John 13:34-35When Jesus gave this new command to his disciples, he wasn’t simply telling them to show kindness or to be nice to each other. No, Jesus was calling his fol
Scripture Reading — 2 Corinthians 5:17If anyone is in Christ, that person is a new creation. The old has gone, the new is here!— 2 Corinthians 5:17Becoming a new creation in Christ is one of the most beautiful transformations we can experience. But it doesn’t always feel like a sudden change, does i
Scripture Reading — Philippians 1:3-6He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.— Philippians 1:6When we set out on a new journey or season, it can be easy to feel discouraged, as if the process of change is taking too long or the work isn’t happenin
Scripture Reading — 2 Corinthians 12:9-10He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”— 2 Corinthians 12:9Life has a way of humbling us. Whether that takes place through physical illness, personal struggles, or unexpected challenges, we often find ourselv
Scripture Reading — Revelation 21:1-5He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”— Revelation 21:5Have you ever felt like you’ve missed an opportunity or that life has passed you by? Maybe you have faced setbacks, disappointments, or closed doors. It can be easy to feel that y
Scripture Reading — Colossians 3:1-11Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.— Colossians 3:2In the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to become consumed by the distractions and stresses of the world. Our focus often shifts from eternal perspectives to temporary, earthly matters. We
Scripture Reading — 2 Timothy 1:6-10The Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.— 2 Timothy 1:7Fear is one of the greatest obstacles to embracing newness. It can hold us back from stepping into the new chapters of our lives, from trusting God’s promise
Scripture Reading — Ephesians 2:8-10We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.— Ephesians 2:10As I think about the new year and fresh starts, I’m reminded of the deep truth that each one of us has a purpose—a purpose that was ordaine
Scripture Reading — Matthew 7:24-27Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.— Matthew 7:24-25When I reflect on times in my life when things seemed uncertain or challenging, I realize that what truly made the difference was
