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  • Rend Your Heart, Not Your Garments: A Call to True Repentance

    đź“– The Call to Rend the Heart “And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him;…

  • Compromise Without Losing Yourself: 6 Steps to Healthy Boundaries and Relationships

    “I don’t get annoyed with the same things you get annoyed with.” That one sentence captures the essence of why relationships whether friendships, family bonds, or partnerships can be so complex. We all bring different sensitivities, habits, and values to the table. But too often, we make the mistake of measuring others by our own…

  • Provision in Every Season

    There are seasons when everything feels full—your heart, your home, your pockets. And then, there are seasons that feel dry and bare. Still, Paul reminds us: “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” — Philippians 4:11 (KJV) That contentment didn’t come from perfection—it came from perspective. Paul had been shipwrecked,…

  • June 6: Provision in Every Season

    There are seasons when everything feels full—your heart, your home, your pockets. And then, there are seasons that feel dry and bare. Still, Paul reminds us: “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” — Philippians 4:11 (KJV) That contentment didn’t come from perfection—it came from perspective. Paul had been shipwrecked,…

  • Grace at the Table — A Lesson from Jesus

    When we think of giving thanks, we often imagine joyful moments, full tables, and answered prayers. But what about when sorrow is seated next to us?In Luke 22:17–20, we witness something extraordinary. Jesus, fully aware of the pain ahead—betrayal, abandonment, the cross—still takes the bread, breaks it, and gives thanks.> “And he took the cup,…

  • What Fasting Taught Me: When God Doesn’t Give You What You Want

    I began my 21-day fast with one goal in mind: draw closer to the Lord and release anything that had me spiritually bound. I wasn’t looking for anything extravagant—at least that’s what I told myself. But deep down, I had already imagined the miracle I wanted. I thought the Lord was going to grant me…

  • Anointed but Isolated: David’s Rise in Unfamiliar Territory

    David’s story reminds us that isolation isn’t abandonment—it’s preparation. He lived among the Philistines, a foreign and hostile land, yet carried a deep burden for Israel. Though he couldn’t fight for his people, he prayed, fasted, and cried out to God. The Philistines saw his heart and feared it would turn back to Israel (1…

  • Walking in the Spirit: A Journey of Faith and Discernment

    Have you ever noticed how difficult fasting becomes when food is all around you? The smells, the sights, and even the casual invitation to “just have a bite” can make the discipline feel almost impossible. Walking in faith is much the same. It becomes far harder to remain steadfast when you’re surrounded by influences that…