The Forerunner
John’s birth declared that God keeps His promises and still raises up voices to prepare the way for Jesus. His life pointed entirely to Someone greater, reminding us that humility and focus are the marks of true faithfulness. Like John, our purpose is not to be admired but to make Jesus known. Follow-Up Questions:
Decisions and Dreams
Joseph’s response to an impossible situation shows what steady, merciful obedience looks like. Before he had clarity, he led with character. Before he had answers, he chose compassion. His life reminds us that holiness and kindness are never opposites, and that real obedience often looks quiet, humble, and costly. Follow-Up Questions:
A Journey of Joy
When Mary hurried to visit Elizabeth, joy overflowed between them. Two women, both touched by miracles, recognized God’s faithfulness and responded with worship. Mary’s faith teaches us that belief positions our hearts to receive what God has already promised. Joy grows when we magnify the Lord and let gratitude crowd out fear. Follow-Up Questions:
Let It Be To Me
Mary’s story shows the power of surrender. Her “let it be to me” wasn’t born out of ease but deep trust in God’s faithfulness. Her willingness to say yes, even when it cost her comfort and reputation, changed the world. Today, we’re invited to open our own hands and hearts to whatever God asks. Follow-Up […]
Righteous & Walking Blamelessly
Zechariah’s story reminds us that God is faithful, even when our faith falters. His silence wasn’t punishment, it was preparation, the holy pause before a promise fulfilled. Today, let’s rest in the truth that every word God has spoken will come to pass, not because of our performance, but because of His unchanging character. Follow-Up […]
In the Days of Herod
Into a world ruled by pride and fear, Jesus entered quietly with love and humility. The contrast between Herod’s throne and the manger reminds us that God’s kingdom is upside down, built not on power but on peace. Today is an invitation to examine our hearts and choose which kingdom we serve. Follow-Up Questions:
The Sound of Silence
Between the Old and New Testaments stretched four hundred years of silence, but not absence. God was still moving, preparing, and fulfilling His promises in ways unseen. This day reminds us that even when heaven feels quiet, our waiting is not wasted. The same God who broke the silence with a Savior is still speaking […]
Arrival
Advent invites us to slow down and remember the beauty of God’s unfolding story. As we look through the eyes of Matthew and Luke, we see that Jesus’ arrival was no accident; it was the fulfillment of generations of promise and the revelation of a God who keeps His word. Today, take a deep breath, […]
What Is Advent? Meaning, Traditions, and Hope in the Waiting
Waiting with Hope Each year, as lights go up and calendars fill, we find ourselves caught between the hustle of Christmas and the holy quiet of something more profound. Long before Advent wreaths and countdown calendars, the Church marked these weeks not with busyness, but with longing, and with the quiet ache of waiting for […]
Why the Wilderness Still Matters: Finding God in the Desert
Have you ever had a season when life feels like a desert? Dry, quiet, overwhelming. The prayers feel unanswered, the waiting feels endless, and your soul feels parched. It’s easy to assume God has stepped back or that nothing meaningful can grow in such barren ground. But in God’s economy, desert seasons are never wasted. […]
