"The LORD is faithful in all his words and gracious in all his actions." - Psalm 145:13    Waiting isn’t easy. It’s often filled with anticipation, sometimes anxiety, and almost always the hope that what we’re waiting for will arrive soon. The Israelites knew this feeling well. They spent generations waiting for the Messiah, expecting a leader who would deliver them a powerful judge, a warrior, a ...  Read More

"For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6   Have you ever wondered what the Israelites were expecting in a Messiah? Their waiting was filled with anticipation, shaped by prophecies and promises that painted a picture of a...  Read More

"The LORD of hosts has sworn: 'As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.'" - Isaiah 14:24    God’s promises are sure, but they don’t always unfold as we’d expect. Sometimes, He works in ways that make perfect sense to us, following a path that seems logical and straightforward. Other times, God fulfills His promises in ways so unexpected, so supernatural, that w...  Read More

"Not one word of all the good promises that the LORD had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass." - Joshua 21:45   God’s promises are something you can depend on, no matter how unpredictable life can be. Imagine the people of Israel, looking back over generations of promises made and fulfilled, recognizing a pattern in God’s character: He is always faithful.  Joshua 21:45 tells u...  Read More

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:5    Faith isn’t a leap into darkness, it’s a leap into light. God has revealed Himself to us in countless ways, showing His truth and His character. With all He’s done to pave the way for us to believe, trusting in Him today is more like running toward a light that’s always been there. From the beginning, God has b...  Read More

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God." - Ephesians 2:8   Have you ever wondered how people were saved before Jesus came to earth? It’s a fair question. We know the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection, but what about those who lived before that? Here’s the truth: people have always been saved by grace thro...  Read More

"The Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." - Isaiah 7:14   Have you ever noticed that when God makes a promise, He says, “I will”? Not “maybe,” or “possibly,” but “I will.” In Isaiah, God spoke clearly: “The virgin shall conceive and bear a son.” He promised His people that hope was coming, and that hope would arrive...  Read More

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." - Isaiah 7:14   We all know what it’s like to wait, don’t we? Whether it’s sitting in traffic, standing in line, or waiting for family to arrive (and maybe hoping for the moment they finally leave), waiting is something we’re very familiar with. In a way, life itse...  Read More

"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people." - Titus 2:11   It really is the most wonderful time of the year, isn’t it? For many, the Christmas spirit is alive and well. Maybe you're smiling more, feeling joyful, or even sneaking tastes of holiday treats. Lights and decorations are going up, Christmas movies are playing, and everywhere you look, there’s a reminder that t...  Read More

"I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice." - Jonah 2:2   In the depths of despair, Jonah found himself inside a fish, a place most would consider a nightmare. Yet, it was in this dark and desperate situation that Jonah turned his heart back to God. From the belly of that fish, he prayed a powerful prayer of repenta...  Read More

“But the Lord threw a great wind onto the sea, and such a great storm arose on the sea that the ship threatened to break apart.” - Jonah 1:4    As we have discussed the last couple of days, when God called him, Jonah thought he could run. He boarded a ship bound for Tarshish, determined to distance himself from God's call. With Tarshish being over 2,000 miles away, he likely believed he was headin...  Read More

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18   In the midst of our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of the countless blessings surrounding us. Whether you find yourself on a mountaintop or in a valley, there is always something to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is a beautiful reminder of this truth—a time to pause, reflect, and e...  Read More