Life does not always go the way we hope. Sometimes, no matter how hard we work or how faithfully we pray, our circumstances feel grim, our plans fail, our provisions vanish, and uncertainty escalates. It is in these seasons of emptiness that Habakkuk speaks most profoundly, powerfully capturing resilient faith.

Look around almost any store and you’ll see red and pink hearts and reminders of love everywhere—it’s that time of year again. And love is also at the very heart of the Christian faith. Jesus Himself said love would be the defining mark of His followers (John 13:35). Yet when love is misunderstood or misapplied, it can quietly become corrupt, far from what God ever intended.

As the calendar turns and a new year begins, some may feel a familiar mixture of hope and hesitation. Looking back over the past twelve months, you might quietly assess what didn’t turn out the way you hoped. Longing for a fresh start — a clean slate, a do-over -– the weight of the previous year remains Regrets can linger. Unanswered prayers echo and mistakes replay in your mind. And then you might wonder, Will this year really be different?   Though time alone cannot erase t

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family and enjoy a table full of delicious food. For many, the leftovers might be the very best part.

You’ve probably heard the old saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”  One of those childhood phrases, it’s meant to make us feel strong in the face of insults or name-calling. But let’s be honest - words do  hurt. Sometimes, they hurt far more deeply than sticks or stones ever could. And when those words come from the person who vowed to love and cherish you, that pain can run to the very core of your soul. The Power of Words The Bible d