How do you go from celebrating the empty tomb on Sunday… to feeling empty again by Monday? Resurrection Sunday just passed—the reminder that the grave didn’t win. And yet, real life has a way of showing up right on schedule. Deadlines don’t pause. Disappointments don’t disappear. And those quiet tho
Grief doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.It isn’t always loud or easy to name. Sometimes it’s so quiet you almost miss it—like waking up one morning and realizing your life doesn’t quite fit the way it used to. I was at home the other day, not feeling my best, doing what I …
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“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 (NLT) “Peace of mind and heart—is that really enough?” Jesus said those words knowing the cross was hours away. Not later. Not after the …
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Let me ask you something honest. How often do you sit down to pray, and your phone buzzes, your mind wanders, or your to-do list suddenly feels urgent? We live in constant noise. Not all of it is bad, but it is loud. And over time, even good things can slowly crowd out the best …
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When did we start treating the scroll like a sanctuary? There was a time when the Word was preached in the temple. Faces gathered. Voices lifted. Feet carried people to a physical place to hear from God. And yet, even during His 33 years on earth, Jesus did not limit Himself to one location. He …
Have you ever known God was warning you… and you did it anyway? This morning I was reading 2 Chronicles 17 to 19, and King Jehoshaphat’s story felt uncomfortably familiar. He loved God. He obeyed Him. God blessed him with influence and favor. But then he aligned himself with King Ahab. Yes, that Aha
This morning, before my feet even hit the floor, God put a song in my spirit. “Miracle” by the Clark Sisters. Not the quiet background kind. The kind that sits on your chest and asks a question you can’t dodge. What are you really expecting from God today? So many of us love God deeply, …
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I grew up in church because my dad was a Pastor. Going wasn’t optional. As a kid, you don’t always get why church matters or how deeply it can shape your life. You just show up. Looking back, I thank God for growth and for never leaving me, even when I didn’t understand Him yet. …
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a little morning rhythm. Same steps, same order, just trying to get yourself together before the day gets loud. This morning, I went looking for my Stanley to fill it with ice and water. I checked the kitchen. The living room. My office area. Nothing. I told my
The 3rd of this month for me was one of those long, tired days that sneak up on believers who are trying to do the right thing but are running on fumes. I made two trips to the Birmingham airport, and by the time I headed home the second time, my brain was clearly done …
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