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New Year, Renewed Hearts
New Year, Renewed Hearts: What Are Your New Year’s Resolutions? As we approach the end of 2025, a new year reminds us of God’s faithfulness and the hope that comes with fresh beginnings. It’s a meaningful time to pause, reflect on where we’ve been, and prayerfully consider where the Lord may be leading us next. Whether you’re someone who sets intentional goals or simply desires a better year ahead, the New Year offers a beautiful opportunity for renewal. This season often invites us to think about New Year’s resolutions. For some, that may look like caring for the body God has given us. For others, it could mean being more present…
Releasing to Rise
A Clean Slate: Releasing to Rise As we approach the new year, we are reminded of the beautiful promise in Lamentations 3:22-23: His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning. God doesn’t just want us to turn a page; He wants to give us a clean slate. But to fully embrace the “new thing” He is doing in our lives, we must first be willing to let go of the weights that hold us back. To make room for the blessings and peace God has for your next chapter, it’s time to “clean house” and leave behind: Old Strongholds: Release the bitterness and past that weigh down your…
What is about money?
What Is About Money? A reflection on an article “Give yourself a Spiritual Audit” by BVOV Lately, I’ve been worrying about money—because let’s face it, it’s something we need to survive in this world. But then I stumbled upon an article that asked: How much time do we actually spend thinking about money? That question opened my eyes. We probably think about money far too often—more than God ever intended us to. A very close friend of mine, who is also a pastor, once told me there’s a difference between poverty and being poor. At first, I struggled to understand what she meant, because money has always felt like my…
Who you gonna call?
Who you gonna call? Follow up to “I Want To Live Like There’s No Tomorrow, Lord” Answer these 3 questions in you head: What would you do if: 1. You are hungry? 2. You need to go somewhere? 3. You need new clothes? I would have answered: 1. Call DoorDash, 2. Hop in my truck, and 3. Shop online Missionaries, on the other hand, many of them would say “Pray. Pray. Pray.” I’m a pragmatic person. I plan, I prepare, I execute, and then I complete. I can get many things done. I have gone through most of my life in this way, becoming self-reliant. I noticed that the more…
Living with Uncommon Faith
Living with Uncommon Faith After reading the article on “A Perfect Fit” from KCMCanada BVOV magazine, one of the things that stood out to me most was Lesley’s final words “Today I know that God has called me to live with uncommon faith.” That line hit me deeply. It’s something I needed to be reminded of. What does uncommon faith really mean?To me, it means trusting in God even when the circumstances make absolutely no sense. It’s believing in His goodness in the middle of pain, confusion, and waiting. We all wrestle with doubt and fear, but uncommon faith is about holding onto hope and moving forward anyway. It reminds…
I want to live like there is no tomorrow
I Want To Live Like There’s No Tomorrow, Lord Time is limited and precious. Life is short. Don’t waste your life. —– Through the Eyes of an Overcomer of a Rare Cancer. —– Psalms 39:4 (NIV) Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. Psalms 90:12 (NIV) Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. James 4:14 (NKJV) whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. “We all love…
Improve Spiritual Lives
Improving Our Spiritual Lives Through the Eyes of a Gifted Engineer Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NIV)“If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” In life, we can learn from our mistakes, our successes, and also from others.There are many things we do repeatedly every day, but slight changes in those routines can significantly impact the outcome. For example, I drive to work every day. On the surface, this is a repetitive and mundane task. Since I’m generally bored by mindless repetition, I look for ways to make such tasks more…
What does a miracle look like to you
What does a miracle look like to you? According to Bible Study Tools, a miracle is “an occurrence that is above nature and beyond human ability. It demonstrates the intervention of a power not limited by the laws of matter or mind—a power that interrupts the fixed order of natural law. It is a supernatural power at work.” When we look at the life of Jesus, we see so many miracles—he healed the sick, raised the dead, cast out demons, and even calmed the wind and the sea. These were extraordinary and awe-inspiring events. Because of that, we often expect miracles to look dramatic and grand, and in doing so,…
Cooperating with God’s Marvelous Work
Cooperating with God’s Marvelous Work: A Testimony of Deliverance This morning, I had a powerful encounter with God that reminded me of how near He is, and how willing He is to move on our behalf—even in the small, unexpected places of life. A friend had just shared a verse with me that deeply connected to what I experienced: “God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend.”— Job 37:5 (NKJV) It struck me deeply. So often we focus on why we can’t understand what God is doing. But today, the Spirit shifted my heart to ask instead:“How can I understand and cooperate with His…
Through the Waters and the Fire
Through the Waters and the Fire — And Still Standing Isaiah 43:1–2 came to mind recently — a beautiful promise, yet one that comes wrapped in imagery few of us would ever choose: deep waters, raging rivers, and consuming fire. It is often seen as a comforting passage, but no one longs to be in the circumstances that make those words relevant. It’s not about avoiding the waters or fires — it’s about being preserved through them. Twelve years ago, I walked through a valley I never wanted to know — the loss of my beloved husband. For me, it felt more like walking through the shadow of death than…
