Key Scripture: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV) Have you ever made plans, prayed about them, and believed everything would work out, only to find yourself facing a situation you never expected? Perhaps you worked hard for a promotion that went to…

There is a particular kind of pain that comes from opening an email you have been waiting for, only to read the words you hoped you would never see: Thank you for your submission, but we have decided to pass on this. The message may be polite. The editor may even wish you success with…

Love is easy to celebrate when everything is going well. It is easier to love when people appreciate us, respond kindly, and give something in return. But the deeper meaning of love is revealed when loving someone costs us something. Sacrificial love chooses to give even when giving is inconvenient, uncomfortable, or unnoticed. The Bible…