January 4. James 1:2-3  “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”   James 1:2-3 is a profound call to a counterintuitive perspective on life’s challenges. It invites believers to rejoice in trials—not because trials […]

January 2 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It

January 1 Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”   This verse encourages us to leave behind the past and look

  January 1 Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” This verse encourages us to leave behind the past and look

  December 31  Matthew 5:16  “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 is a powerful verse that emphasizes the relationship between faith, action, and witness. It calls believers to live lives that reflect God’s character so that others may see and

December 30  1 John 5:14  “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”   Understanding the Verse: •Confidence in Prayer: The term “confidence” (Greek: parrhesia) implies boldness and freedom in speaking. Believers are encouraged to approach God with assurance, knowing they are

December 29 Colossians 3:23  “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23 is a powerful reminder of the attitude believers are called to bring to their work and daily responsibilities. Here are a few reflections on this verse: 1.Wholehearted Effort: The phrase

  December 28  Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” This verse from Philippians 2:3 captures the heart of Christian humility and selflessness. The Apostle Paul is urging believers to abandon motives driven by selfish ambition or pride, which often lead to conflict, division,

    December 27 Matthew 5:16 “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” I have spent much of my life struggling with the concept of humility. From an early age my mother would say to people, Geoffrey is very talented and creative; he