As we embrace the reality of our debt being paid by Jesus, we need to also consider what Jesus told us about how we are to forgive others.

We often pray urgently when facing physical danger, but we can be slower to seek God when the battle is happening within our own hearts.

You might be in a horrible situation today. And if so, it is important to cry out to the Lord with urgency and even unfiltered.

What if we reminded ourselves that the goal of the day is not to make much of ourselves, but to make much of God?

Haggai reminds us to pause, consider the direction of our lives, and allow God to re-center our hearts on His purposes before our own.

As we thank God for the blessings of our country, we also acknowledge our shortcomings and seek His mercy, wisdom, and guidance.

Over two decades of visiting our nation’s capital have reminded me how meaningful it is to advocate for those in need, yet Scripture reminds us that our deepest allegiance belongs to Christ alone.

When we come before God honestly and persistently, we discover a loving Father who hears, responds, and transforms us from the inside out.

Good Friday invites us to pause, remember, and give thanks for the love that changed everything.

Jesus’ ministry was marked by presence, engagement, and care. Before we seek to reach the nations, we’re called to notice the needs in our neighborhoods and act with love, patience, and compassion.

As Christ lives within us, we’re called to reflect His love—because we may be someone’s closest encounter with Him today.

Prayer is essential to the life of a believer, yet it is often neglected or misunderstood. Jesus reminds us that true prayer is simple, honest, and rooted in relationship with our Father.

Technology competes for our attention, but God’s Word lights our path. Saying no to noise helps us say yes to His presence.

When our hearts are filled with God’s love, then our actions will be visible, and God’s hand of protection will surround us from those filled with self-deception.

I invite you to look again at the familiar blessing that has brought comfort to so many, especially in recent difficult seasons.

These hard prayers of David teach spiritual maturity, not cruelty. We are invited to be honest about our pain, release vengeance to the Lord, and ask Him not only to stop evil but to bring justice, repentance, and restoration.

Psalm 19 leads us from the wonder of creation to the wisdom of God’s Word and finally to a humble prayer for transformation.

When life feels unfair and overwhelming, prayer re-centers our hearts on God’s protection and presence. Psalm 17 reminds us that God sees, hears, and holds those who call on Him.

As Joseph’s story shows us, when we surrender our abilities, our hurts, and our unanswered questions to the Lord, He reshapes our hearts and teaches us to rest in His faithfulness rather than our own strength.

This new year marks a fresh season of trusting God’s faithfulness and remaining open to what He is teaching.