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In a world that prizes achievement, independence, and maturity, Jesus makes a startling demand: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 18:3 (NIV) To many adults, this may sound counterintuitive. We spend our lives growing up, learning responsibility, gaining wisdom—only to be…

In the stillness of Gethsemane, under the shadow of the olive trees, Jesus prayed words that would echo through all eternity: “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done” (Luke 22:42). This was not a moment of weakness but a moment of holy surrender. The…

What Billy Graham Saw—and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever “I believe one of the next great moves of God is going to be through believers in the workplace.”— Billy Graham When Billy Graham, one of the most influential evangelists of the 20th century, made this bold prediction, it may have seemed surprising. The…

In a world obsessed with appearance, filters, and curated aesthetics, beauty is often reduced to what is seen by the eyes and applauded by the masses. But what does the Bible say about beauty? And what kind of beauty does God value? As we open Scripture, we discover that beauty—true beauty—is not a cultural construct…

There’s a sacred urgency tucked inside two simple words: Tell them. Not after they’re gone. Not when you get around to it. Not when it’s convenient or polished or socially safe. Tell them now. Tell the teacher who stayed late to explain something until it clicked.Tell the friend who called when you were on the…

In a culture that constantly tells us to chase our dreams, shoot our shot, and never give up on what we want most, the idea of surrendering our ambitions sounds counterintuitive—maybe even foolish. We are taught from childhood that ambition is noble, that dreams are sacred, and that if we just work hard enough, we’ll…

The idea of being “yielded” to the Lord is one of the most essential and yet elusive aspects of the Christian walk. We say we want to surrender, to follow God fully, to let Him have His way—but what does that actually look like in our everyday choices, relationships, and routines? Yielding is not just…

You’ve walked with God for decades. You’ve built your life on His Word, made wise decisions, and honored Him in your home and in the marketplace. You’ve been blessed—financially, relationally, spiritually. You’ve seen His faithfulness time and again. You have no intention of turning back now. And yet… something lingers beneath the surface. A holy…

Lamentations 3:40 – “Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” There are moments in life when the weight of our choices, the silence of God, or the crumbling of our circumstances compel us to stop. Not just pause—but truly examine. In Lamentations 3:40, amid sorrow, desolation, and…