Hannah Chea reflects on 1 Peter 4:12-13, emphasizing that Christians should not be surprised by trials, as they signify spiritual growth. Using her gaming experience with Kingdom Hearts 2 as an analogy, she notes that living for God attracts challenges from the enemy, while those not aligned with God face less resistance.
“Search me, O God, and know my heart… and see if there be any wicked way in me.” Psalm 139:23–24 (KJV) My daughter was digging through the refrigerator the other day, pushing containers around until she pulled out a mystery Tupperware. “Do you think this is still good?” she asked. I stared at it and … Continue reading Decluttering Your Heart: A Spiritual Journey
What if your purpose is as simple as refusing to go dark. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 (KJV) Back at Christmas, I bought several battery‑operated candles with a remote. I placed them on the dining table, … Continue reading 🌱 This Little Light of Mine
I realized how often I focus on the problem instead of God — and how stepping back can reveal the bigger picture He’s been arranging.
“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.” Ephesians 5:6 Every morning my pets follow me from room to room as I prepare for work. the dogs, Emma and Bryan, are usually lying in the doorway. As I move from bath to … Continue reading 🌱Oh, Squeaky Toy, Oh Squeaky Toy, Where Art Thou?
Real transformation happens when we humble ourselves before God. In prayer and thanksgiving, our perspective shifts, our egos soften, and our burdens lighten.
A Seed of Encouragement: Restoration Through Christ Sometimes restoration doesn’t begin with strength—it begins with surrender.With the quiet moment when we admitwe’re tired of trying to fix ourselves. That’s when Jesus steps in.Not to patch us up—but to make us new.He restores what was lost,revives what was weary,and redeems what we thought was beyond repair. … Continue reading A Seed of Encouragement
12 “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? 13 And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice over it more than over the … Continue reading The Rocking Chair Resue: A Parable of Redemption
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 I am eight weeks post knee surgery. I've been in physical therapy for six weeks and today is my evaluation to check my progress. Happily, … Continue reading Embracing Your Unique Healing Journey
7 Ask and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. 8. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocked it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 A friend of mine was in a car accident. Another driver … Continue reading The Importance of Seeking God in Your Life
Mustard Seeds, Modern Parables 