Psalm 40:1 (NLT) "I waited patiently for the LORD to help me; and he turned to me and heard my cry." Hear My Cry... Hello Reader, Thank you for subscribing to this letter. It's a New Year, and I thought it might be time for a "new look." I will continue to listen to feedback and make changes as needed, but the goal will always remain the same: to incorporate a piece of scripture into our daily lives and, in doing so, draw closer to God. Today, we observe how King David reflects during a...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Don't Give Up. "So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up." - Galatians 6:9 (NLT) Hello Reader, You know, there are seasons when doing the right thing feels exhausting. When effort goes unnoticed, prayers seem unanswered, or progress feels painfully slow, it’s easy to wonder if perseverance is worth it. Scripture speaks directly into those moments—not with pressure, but with reassurance. Galatians 6:9 reminds us...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Renewed. "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." - Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT) Hello Reader, You know, a new year brings with it a natural pause—a moment to look back on what has been and to step forward into what lies ahead. Some of us enter the new year with excitement and anticipation, while others carry fatigue, disappointment, or uncertainty. Wherever you find yourself today, Scripture gently...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Love. "For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 (NLT) Hello Reader, We’ve reached the final week of Advent. Over the past few weeks, we’ve reflected on hope, peace, and joy—each one pointing us closer to the heart of Christmas. Now, in this final stretch toward Christmas Day, we arrive at the foundation of them all: love. Advent love is not sentimental or shallow. It’s not...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Joy. "But the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people." - Luke 2:10 (NLT) Hello Reader, It’s Week Three of our Advent journey, and what a beautiful season this is. By now, the lights are up, the music is playing, and Christmas preparations are in full swing. However, while the world often views joy as something we experience when life is going well, Advent reminds us that Christian joy is something much deeper — it stems...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Peace. "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" - Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) Hello Reader, I’m so thankful you’re here for Week Two of our Advent journey. Last week, we prepared our hearts with hope, and now we turn to another beautiful gift of Christ’s coming: peace. Advent invites us not only to look forward to Christmas Day, but to prepare the deepest parts of our hearts for the presence of Jesus. And peace—true, lasting peace—is something our...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hope. “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” -Isaiah 9:2 (NLT) Hello Reader, Let's do something special this month! I’m excited to begin a four-week Advent journey with you. Advent is a season of anticipation — a sacred countdown to the moment when heaven touched earth, when God stepped into our darkness with the promise of hope, peace, joy, and love. This week marks Advent Week One: Hope. In a world filled...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
A Time to Give Thanks. “Then I will praise God’s name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30 (NLT) - Hello Reader, I’m so grateful you’re here for this special week. Thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it’s a sacred pause. A time to slow down, look around, and recognize the blessings God has woven into our lives, both obvious and hidden. It’s a season where gratitude becomes worship, and reflection turns into praise. But Thanksgiving isn’t just about what we...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Keep the Faith " So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it " - Hebrews 2:1 (NLT) Hello Reader, I’m so grateful you’re here again this week. It seems like every day, the world grows louder—more distractions, more responsibilities, more expectations pulling us in every direction. And if we’re honest, it doesn’t take much for our hearts to wander. Not intentionally, not rebelliously — just gradually, quietly… almost without noticing. That’s exactly...
2 months ago • 2 min read