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  • July 15, 2024

    READ: PSALM 23; PHILIPPIANS 4:11-13; HEBREWS 13:5 Growing up, I participated in a program at my church where I learned Bible stories and memorized Scripture. I remember memorizing Psalm 23 when I was in second grade. However, the words of this psalm didn’t mean nearly as much to me as a seven-year-old as they do [...]

  • March 26, 2024

    READ: 1 PETER 1:1-5, 18-23; ROMANS 3:25-26; REVELATION 1:4-6 Even though I’m in my twenties now, my family still dyes eggs every Easter. It’s a tradition we’ve kept since I was little. In fact, I can’t remember not dying eggs on Easter. And this is just one of the many fun, color-filled traditions I associate [...]

  • March 1, 2023

    The book of Philippians is a letter written by Paul and Timothy to the Christians in Philippi. There are many uplifting verses and passages in this letter, and many Christians choose one of the verses in Philippians as a favorite. The reason Philippians 1:6 is my favorite verse (not only in this book but in [...]

  • March 6, 2021

    Jesus enters my trial without stats or witnesses. His scars are the proof to defend me today. “Can’t you see I love her?” He asks Satan, the prosecutor. “Don’t you know I chose her? Don’t you know I’m for her?” “She’s Mine, stop accusing!” Jesus commands the devil. “She became Mine as a child; stop [...]

  • September 6, 2020

    After a long week of boring classes and demanding homework assignments, I was very excited when the weekend arrived. I was free to enjoy myself, at least for a few hours. I didn't have any big plans—one of my new college friends was going to come over, and we were going to watch an episode [...]

  • July 13, 2020

    I was unsure what I should do about my upcoming class schedule. I looked at the available classes, credits, and time slots. There were so many options to choose from but the countless options made my decision harder to make. What if I made the wrong decision? Have you ever felt that way—questioning your decisions [...]