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The Quiet Law of Diligence

Proverbs 21:5 reveals a quiet law of life that operates both materially and spiritually. It tells us that what happens outwardly is often the visible result of what’s been happening inwardly for a long time. “The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.” Notice…
Thoughts of Peace

Jeremiah 29:11–13 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find…
Unwavering

(Inspired by James 1:6 — “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering…”) I have watched the sea at nightwhen it cannot remember itself.No moon to steady it.No shoreline to answer its questions.Only motion—endless, restless, uncommitted. The wind does not ask permission.It takes hold.Drags the water first one way, then another,until direction dissolvesand even the…
The Possession Trap

We buy ourselves timewith newer clocks—sleeker screens, faster gears,promises wrapped in upgrades. They swear they will free our hours,hand us peace in smaller packages,give us room to breathe again. But the hours we saveare quickly spentearning what we now must keep. Overtime becomes ordinary.Evenings grow thin.Conversations shorten.Love waits while receipts pile up. We trade worn…
Wholly Yours

Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. “ Time is the currency of love. You…
The Powerful Name of Jesus

(Inspired by Philippians 2:9–11) Say “Jesus,”and the noise inside grows quiet.The storm is still there,but it loses its shout.Waves that were climbing too highbegin to remember their boundaries,and my heart,that was running so fast,starts to rest again. Say “Jesus,”and the chains I’ve worn for so longdon’t feel as tight.Guilt loosens its grip,old fears slip to…
Even in the Hollow Places

There are rooms in the heart where chairs sit empty— names we once whispered often now echo like unanswered songs. Miles stretch, misunderstandings linger, illness builds its silent walls, and some doors close with a softness that still stings. Yet even here, in the unlit corners where longing pools, a strange warmth rises— not from…
In the Quiet Places

Inspired by: Psalm 103:2“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” I used to search for blessingsin the bright and obvious places—the victories, the open doors,the moments that made my heart lift. But gratitude taught me to listenfor smaller sounds—the soft rustle of mercy behind me,the steady breath of grace within…
When Words Fall Short

Scripture Focus: Job 2:13“So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great.” Have you ever watched someone you care about walk through a kind of pain you cannot fix? You can’t unsay the cruel…
Lord of the Harvest

He walked through towns, and dusty lanes,Where sorrow slept and sickness reigned—With healing hands and heaven’s grace,He met each need, each weary face. He taught of peace, He preached the light,He broke the chains of death and night;Yet when He saw the helpless throng,His heart was stirred, His love was strong. Like sheep without a…