It’s natural to feel overwhelmed and consider giving up when faced with significant challenges. Life’s journey involves various personal endeavors, helping others, and participating in different activities. However, sometimes, the weight of the situation becomes too much, leading us to retreat. Remember, you have the power to succeed! You Are More Than a Conqueror We’ve all faced hardships that instilled fear and a sense of failure. Current issues may seem insurmountable, and

I remember those years with crystal clarity—the years when my life felt like an endless uphill battle. I had just left my abuser, and every day was a fight to protect my children. I was navigating the cold and crushing Family Court and Social Services systems, climbing a cliff so steep that I was sure I’d fall at any moment and be lost forever. Yet in the midst of my darkest days, God sent a single, extraordinary woman into my life. She was my angel on earth. And she always s

The Joys and Blessings of a Brand New Day

Here we are, standing on the threshold of a new year—a year that will be remembered as one of the most challenging seasons we could have ever imagined. Yet through it all, God’s power has preserved each and every one of us! In His sight, every second is sacred, every minute is meaningful, and every hour is precious. Whether you spent the year quietly in the solace of your own space or working diligently alongside others, every moment has been a gift deserving of praise. Our p

Have you ever heard the phrase, “A Delay Is Not a Denial”? I know I have—and I’ve even said it to others. But what does it really mean? The first time this phrase truly resonated with me was during seminary, while working on my Master of Divinity. My pastor, who was also my Field Education mentor, said it during one of our heart-to-heart conversations. If you’re unfamiliar with Field Education, it’s a required course where seminarians serve alongside a pastor in a congregatio