April 16, 2025
Jesus wasn’t trying to be controversial—He was just real. He tore down the rules and gatekeeping and made it simple: Love God. Love people. That kind of radical love still offends today.
Jesus wasn’t trying to be controversial—He was just real. He tore down the rules and gatekeeping and made it simple: Love God. Love people. That kind of radical love still offends today.
What if God exposed you the way you expose others? He doesn’t—He forgives, restores, and loves. Maybe it’s time we stop dragging people and start pointing them to Jesus. Love covers. Mercy restores. Are you opening the door to God or blocking the way?
Being a child of God doesn’t mean royal treatment—it means humble service. True sons and daughters serve others, take the low place, and trust God to promote them in His timing. Let Him lift you up. Stay humble. Stay faithful.
It’s 4/13, so naturally I thought of Philippians 4:13. Paul wasn’t hyping himself up—he was talking about endurance. His strength came from Christ, not circumstances. So… what’s got your attention today? Set your mind on things above. Fix your eyes on Him.
That inner critic isn’t God—it’s rejection in disguise. It condemns, compares, and lies. But God isn’t after perfection; He’s after faith. You’re not a mistake. You’re loved. Stop striving. Stop comparing. Let Him love you. He’s not done with you yet.
Let God be God. He won’t change to fit our preferences. We often build gods in our image—but He’s not like us. He’s holy, kind, just, and already gave us what we strive for. Stop striving. Behold Him. Don’t toss the real thing trying to remake it. He’s better than you think.
Life’s hard—not because you failed, but because it’s supposed to be. Jesus didn’t promise ease; He promised Himself. Don’t camp in the pain. Walk through it. Grace for today is enough. One step at a time. Just keep walking. Bless your heart.
Stop putting God in a box. He speaks your language—even if it doesn’t sound “religious.” Don’t miss Him because it doesn’t look how you expected. Be open, be willing. What He has for you might surprise you—in the best way. Watch what He does.
Your magic hour is coming—a divine moment where God’s light meets your darkness. Beauty will rise. Healing will begin. What looked like the end will become the most breathtaking beginning. Don’t fear the dark. It’s just the setup for your sunrise.
You were never meant to carry this alone. A burden shared is a burden divided, and a joy shared is a joy multiplied. Don’t isolate. Let people in. You’re not a burden. You are loved, seen, and worth showing up for. Community is where healing begins.