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“Watch the Little Things: The Small Foxes That Spoil the Vine”

Song of Solomon 2:15 (KJV)”Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” Have you ever had a moment where everything seemed to be going well, your plans were laid out, your heart was in the right place, intentions were pure but somehow, things slowly started toContinueContinue reading ““Watch the Little Things: The Small Foxes That Spoil the Vine””

Inspect the Vine — Part 2: Bearing Fruit That Lasts

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.” John 15:16 (NIV) In Part 1, we talked about the importance of staying connected to the Vine, Jesus, and the need to inspect our connection, allowing GodContinueContinue reading “Inspect the Vine — Part 2: Bearing Fruit That Lasts”

Inspect the Vine Part 1: Staying Connected to Christ

Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels.com “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NIV) Have you ever walked past a garden and noticed the vines creeping along the trellis, some lushContinueContinue reading “Inspect the Vine Part 1: Staying Connected to Christ”

Blessed in the Midst of Famine

We are living in perilous times.Wars and rumors of wars.Economic uncertainty.Evil celebrated as good.Good condemned as evil.Hearts growing cold.Truth mocked and scoffed at.Everywhere we turn, it feels like the very ground beneath us is shaking. The systems people once trusted are crumbling. The safety nets many leaned on are wearing thin. If we’re honest, someContinueContinue reading “Blessed in the Midst of Famine”

Resurrection Sunday: What Is God Trying to Resurrect in You?

Photo by David Dibert on Pexels.com Today, we celebrate more than a moment in history. We celebrate the miracle that changed everything. Resurrection Sunday isn’t just about what happened over 2,000 years ago; it’s about what God is still doing right now in our hearts, our lives, and our purpose. Jesus didn’t just rise fromContinueContinue reading “Resurrection Sunday: What Is God Trying to Resurrect in You?”

What If?

What if the very thing you’re dreading right now is the exact thing God is using to position you for something greater? What if the delay isn’t punishment—but protection?What if the closed door isn’t rejection—but redirection?What if the season that feels like loss is actually planting seeds for a harvest you can’t yet see? RomansContinueContinue reading “What If?”

He Sees You- Even Here

I don’t know where today finds you, but can I remind you of something deeply personal and profoundly true? God sees you. Not just the version of you that shows up for work with a smile or the one who posts the polished moments on social media. He sees you—the one behind the scenes. TheContinueContinue reading “He Sees You- Even Here”

A Life Poured Out In Love

Hebrews 13:16 – “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”In the rush of our daily lives, it’s easy to become consumed with our own needs, responsibilities, and struggles. We get caught up in work deadlines, family obligations, and the never-ending to-do lists thatContinueContinue reading “A Life Poured Out In Love”

Are You a Living Sacrifice?

Sacrifice is not a word we like to hear. It sounds costly, uncomfortable, and even painful. But for those of us who follow Christ, it is at the heart of what it means to live a surrendered life.Romans 12:1 tells us, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer yourContinueContinue reading “Are You a Living Sacrifice? “

What Are You Speaking?

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com The Power of Aligning Our Words with God’s WordWords carry weight. They shape our thoughts, direct our actions, and influence our atmosphere. Every day, we speak thousands of words—some intentionally, some carelessly. But have we ever stopped to consider whether our words align with God’s truth?The Power of OurContinueContinue reading “What Are You Speaking?”