Posts from 2026
Listening for God in the Wilderness: Week Two in Lent
People often see the wilderness as a place of struggle—dry, lonely, and tough. But in scripture, it’s more than a place of testing. It’s where we can connect deeply. When daily life quiets down, we finally have space to listen. In this second week of Lent, we’re invited to step back from our busy routines and enter a spiritual wilderness. This isn’t about being alone physically, but about quieting our hearts. It’s about lowering the world’s noise so we can…
Facing Temptation with Faith: Week One in Lent
Lent invites us to step into the desert. It’s a time to pause, leave behind daily busyness, and come closer to God. During this first week of Lent, we remember a familiar story: Jesus in the wilderness. Before beginning His ministry, Jesus spent forty days fasting and praying. When He was physically weakest, He faced temptation. Many of us see temptation as a sign we’ve failed, as if being tempted means we’ve already done something wrong. But Jesus shows us…
Living Free in Christ: A Devotional on Romans 8:1-2
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to Him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death” – Romans 8:1-2. The eighth chapter of Romans goes right to the core of what it means to live as a Christian. It brings a message of hope, freedom, and change. Paul starts with a strong and comforting statement: there is no condemnation…