“For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].”— Ephesians 2:10 From the time children are old enough to talk, adults ask them the same familiar question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a well-meaning question — but it’s the wrong one. It points a Read More
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God’s Divine Recipe: Trusting His Plan for Your Life
Anyone who enjoys cooking knows that a good meal usually begins with a great recipe. A recipe provides the ingredients, the measurements, and the instructions needed to create the final dish. Without it, the outcome can be unpredictable. In many ways, our lives operate the same way. Just as a recipe guides a cook, God has a divine recipe—a plan—for each of our lives. The Bible reminds us in Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Like Read More
The Power of Decision
Your life transforms the moment you make a genuine decision about your future. Until you clearly define where you want to go, you’ll remain exactly where you are. This isn’t mere positive thinking—it’s a biblical principle woven throughout Scripture. “Choose this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15). Joshua didn’t suggest the Israelites think about it or wait for perfect circumstances. He called them to decide. Decision precedes transformation. Move With Intention Once you’ve decided your destination, move toward it with purpose and conviction. Vague hopes produce vague results, but clear goals pursued with determination create momentum. Paul didn’t passively Read More
The Journey of Becoming: Getting Unstuck in 2026
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 1:6 This past year, God has been speaking a consistent message: you are in process. You are appointed, anointed, and still becoming. The journey of transformation isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always purposeful. As we reflect on the themes that emerged throughout 2025, we see God’s faithful hand guiding, shaping, and empowering His people for their next season. As I sat with the Lord and we talked about last year and the coming Read More
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 1:6
This past year, God has been speaking a consistent message: you are in process. You are appointed, anointed, and still becoming. The journey of transformation isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always purposeful. As we reflect on the themes that emerged throughout 2025, we see God’s faithful hand guiding, shaping, and empowering His people for their next season.
As I sat with the Lord and we talked about last year and the coming year, I asked Him, “What are your people most concerned about in the coming year?” He said, “They are feeling stuck.” This past year, many have experienced sudden shifts in their seasons. Doors that seemed certain have slammed shut. Financial provision that felt secure has been canceled. Relationships that appeared stable have fractured. Health challenges have emerged without warning. Dreams that seemed within reach have suddenly felt impossibly distant. He said, “My people, they don’t know how to move forward.”
When we feel stuck, we need to remember that God already has a plan for 2026.
Know this:
- Your struggles are not meaningless
- Your pain has a purpose
- Your story matters
- Your prayers are heard
- Your breakthrough is coming
- Your tears are counted
- Your future is secure
“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.” — Psalm 34:15.
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Appointed, Anointed, and Still Becoming
There’s something profoundly humbling about realizing that who I am today isn’t who I was yesterday, and who I’ll be tomorrow is still being shaped by God’s faithful hands. The journey of transformation isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always purposeful. Because of God’s grace, I’m becoming the person He’s appointed me to be. Scripture reminds us in Philippians 1:6 that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” This promise anchors my soul on difficult days when growth feels slow or impossible. God isn’t finished with me yet. Read More
Planted with Purpose
Every seed must first be buried before it can grow. Beneath the soil, unseen and surrounded by darkness, transformation begins. What looks like the end is actually the beginning of new life. In the same way, our walk with Christ often begins in hidden places—times of surrender, humility, and even brokenness. Jesus said, “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit” (John 12:24). Our spiritual growth starts when we die to our own desires, pride, and self-sufficiency, allowing God’s Word to take root deep within us. Read More