But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5:44 NLT We live in a world where loving those who love us back feels natural, and loving those who have hurt us feels almost impossible. Yet, in Matthew 5, Jesus gives us...
There aren’t many dates that stick out in my memory. I remember the usual birthdates of my children, husband, and family. Christmas and New Year are also easy to remember. But other dates, not so much. I won't remember the start of the new school year...
by Roxanne Goodchild With Palm Sunday approaching, I've been reflecting on what this moment must've been like for Jesus. He knew the events and feelings that would transpire...
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 (NIV) There’s a kind of exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix. The kind that sits in your bones, the weight of carrying too much for too long. And...
Are you wondering if God sees your struggles or cares about your circumstances? Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, filled with uncertainty, fear, and challenges that make us question whether God is truly present. In God Will Help You, bestselling author, pastor, and storyteller Max Lucado...
“From His fullness, we have all received, grace upon grace.” – John 1:16 (ESV) Grace is not in short supply. It’s not something you have to beg for or work to earn. The Word tells us that grace is poured out in abundance—more than enough for...
by Tianette van Staden About a year ago, I audibly heard doors closing in my house—not in a creepy way, but in a way that gave me peace. I wondered what it meant. Now, looking back, I realize that 2024, which aligns with the Hebrew year...
Starting Strong but Rooted in the Right Foundation We often begin the first quarter of the year with energy and high expectations, setting the tone for what we hope to achieve. But sometimes, if we’re honest, the foundation of our ambition is rooted in self. That...
by Marthe Badibanga Life can be overwhelming, even for those of us who try to keep everything together. At some point, we all face moments when the weight of our responsibilities, emotions, or circumstances becomes too much to carry on our own. Whether it's the daily...
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does...