Romans 12:1-2“12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s…
First Things First: Seek First
Matthew 6:33-34 “33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Life has a way of pulling our attention in a dozen different directions at once. Bills…
First Things First: Back to the Basics
Matthew 22:35-40 “35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor…
Psalm 51 – RENEW IN ME
Broken Before God Psalm 51:3–5 “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.” David begins his prayer not with excuses, but with honesty. He is painfully aware of his sin — the choices he made, the people he hurt, the God he grieved. This is the beginning of godly sorrow, the…
Word Study: Profound
Profound is a word rooted in depth—literally and figuratively. Originating from Latin profundus, meaning “deep” or “bottomless,” it has evolved to describe intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intensity. Synonyms include deep, intense, thoughtful, insightful, and significant. Its journey into English reveals how language captures both literal depth and figurative intensity. Etymological Roots: “Profound” Latin origin: The word comes from…
New Year, New Resolutions… But What About a New Heart?
Finding True Renewal Through the Lens of Psalm 51 Every January, millions of people step into the new year with fresh determination. Gym memberships spike. Journals fill with goals. Social feeds overflow with promises of “new habits,” “new mindsets,” and “new me” energy. There’s something beautiful about that. The desire to grow is woven into…
7-Day Bible Reading: Profound
There are words in Scripture that don’t just inform us — they transform us. Profound is one of those words. It describes the depth of God’s love, the mystery of His wisdom, and the way His truth reaches into the hidden places of our lives. When something is profound, it doesn’t sit on the surface….
My Word of the Year
My Word of the Year for 2026: “Profound” I need to confess I am not a big “word of the year” person. I also need to confess: I did not choose the word “profound.” It chose me. And honestly… at first, it annoyed me. You know how people pick their “word of the year” with this…
Renewed Strength
A New Year Devotional on Endurance, Renewal, and Trust Happy New Year. There’s something sacred about standing at the threshold of a new season. The calendar turns, the page flips, and suddenly we feel the invitation to begin again. Many of us set goals — to get healthier, stronger, more disciplined. We buy planners, join…
Surprised By Scripture
Discovering the Living Word that:Changes, Challenges, Comforts, and Surprises Us Whether we’ve read the Bible for years or are just beginning, Scripture still has the power to surprise us. It speaks fresh truth, meets us in new ways, and reveals the heart of God again and again.Let’s open our hearts and minds to the living Word…