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Happy first day of Spring… we made it. There were moments I was not sure this season would ever change. So many cold, dark days. Loneliness and fear tried to settle in. The bare trees and brown grass felt like a reflection of what was happening inside, everything looked lifeless. It is easy to get lost in winter. You know the season will change someday … but when? And will you still be standing when it does? Winter is not just on the calendar—it can live in your heart. Some days, survival...

With Spring coming soon, I thought it would be a great week for a blog repost! Originally published with Arise Daily, Jan, 2026. For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 ESV When I think of all the ways God loves me, giving me life seasons is not usually at the top of the list. But the older I get, the more I see how life flows through different seasons—and how God uses each one to teach me His ways. Some seasons feel like...

As the new year begins, many of us look for ways to start fresh, set meaningful goals, and deepen our spiritual lives. One powerful way to do this is by joining together in prayer, focusing on the promises God has made throughout Scripture. For 31 days, we invite you to pray with us, reflecting on a different promise each day. This journey will help you build faith, find hope, and experience God’s presence in new and profound ways. Why Pray God’s Promises? God’s promises are more than...