Finding Hope and Clarity When Life Feels Overwhelming Sometimes life can feel like a long, tough climb up a mountain. There are moments when heartache and loss threaten to pull us down, making it hard to see any hope for the future. But just as standing on a mountain gives you a new way to see the world, faith in…
Understanding the Heart Behind “Abba Father” When I talk about God, I choose to call Him “Father”—and there’s a deep reason for that. In the Bible, God is described with many names, each highlighting a part of who He is. But one of the most touching and personal names is “Abba Father.” The word “Abba” comes from Aramaic, and it’s…
Understanding What It Means to Walk in the Light Light and darkness—these are ideas we all understand. We know that light helps us see, and darkness makes us stumble. But in the Bible, these words have even deeper meaning. Jesus calls himself “the light of the world” (John 8:12), promising that those who follow him will never walk in darkness…
“Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and…
A Simple Reflection on Matthew 15:8-12 Introduction In Matthew 15:8-12, Jesus points out something very important: it’s not enough to say the right words or perform religious rituals if your heart isn’t truly connected to God. He quotes Isaiah, saying, “These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far…
Simple Insights from Scripture Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a rut, repeating the same mistakes, or heading down a road that just doesn’t feel right? Sometimes, life gives us a gentle (or not-so-gentle) nudge to make a change for the better. In the Bible, there’s a powerful message about turning away from harmful behaviors and choosing…
Embracing God’s Will and Experiencing His Power ”Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.” (Psa. 42:7) Over the past 30 years, my life has been a journey filled with ups and downs, smooth sailing and stormy seas. Through it all, one thing has remained constant: God’s presence. He…
A Message of God’s Faithfulness and Hope Today, I came across a term I hadn’t heard before: “rainbow baby.” It was shared by someone who mentioned her niece being referred to as one. Curious, I asked what it meant. A “rainbow baby” is a child born after the loss of a previous baby—be it through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.…
In 2016, I felt a strong desire to seek deeper understanding from the Lord. Many Christian leaders shared prophetic words about the New Year that began with Rosh Hashanah. Words like reset, rebuild, reboot, and refresh caught my attention. The Lord showed me that there is significant power in the prefix “re.” The prefix “re-” comes from Latin and means…
