Choices
One quiet morning by the Sea of Galilee, a small group of weary disciples encountered Jesus after His resurrection. “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way…” — John 21:1 Simon Peter, still burdened with guilt and uncertainty, said, “I’m going out to fish.” The others followed.…
Sometimes God teaches us lessons in ways we don’t expect. My desire to understand what it truly means to reflect His image was answered through a simple moment—while watching a TBN interview with Tauren Wells. At first, I didn’t know much about him. Later, I learned he’s a platinum-selling recording artist, a songwriter with ten…
“As Jesus was walking along, He saw a man who had been blind since birth.”— John 9:1 (NLT) Perfectly timed by God, Jesus stopped in front of a man who had lived his entire life in darkness. His disciples, curious as always, asked if the man’s blindness was caused by his own sin or his…
As we approach Thanksgiving week, we find ourselves naturally reflecting on all the reasons we have to be thankful. It’s a time to pause, count our blessings, and embrace the beauty of gratitude. One quote that stands out to me is by Melody Beattie: “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.” This simple yet profound statement…
Sometimes, our imperfections are exactly what make us special. This story, one I saved many years ago, resurfaced this week, and I felt it was time to share it again. Maybe today, someone will discover something significant from it. In India, a water bearer carried two large pots hung on either end of a pole…
A few months ago, a newsletter from a dear friend caught my attention. She shared how she had a conversation with God about a verse that many of us have read countless times but may not fully grasp: “And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.’”— Luke…
What would life look like if people across the world longed for peace and freedom? Can you imagine how different things could be if every nation desired to live in harmony, with freedom to thrive? As believers, we hope for that day to come. Yet, we know the reality of the struggle: there’s an enemy…
A young boy sits at a grand piano, tapping out a simple tune. A mother, eager to encourage her son’s musical journey, took him to a concert by the renowned pianist Paderewski. After settling into their seats, the mother spotted an old friend across the room and wandered down the aisle to say hello. Seizing…
Inge Stein’s early life in Bamberg, Germany, seemed peaceful and idyllic, a Jewish girl growing up in a city that once brimmed with possibility. But everything changed when Adolf Hitler rose to power. At just 10 years old, Inge witnessed the brutal turn of history as Hitler’s regime declared that Jews, both in Germany and…