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I’m writing this a few weeks ahead of time, while we are in the midst of a mid-March blizzard in the Midwest.

Prayer is a gift from God. Although we are all unworthy to talk with our perfect, divine God, He is gracious enough to give us the gift of prayer since through Jesus, our sins are forgiven and we are made new. It should be at the center of your life and your daily walk with God. Life can get busy and hectic, and time can get away from us. Before we know it, it can be days since we’ve talked with God. How can we build consistent prayer habits? Who better to look to than the Son of God, our perfect human example—Jesus?

Lent is a 40-day journey of drawing closer to God by walking in the footsteps of Jesus.

In the book of Galatians, we see Paul writing to a church that was once strong in its faith but had turned to the legalistic teachings of the Judaizers.

2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”

What stands out to you when you’re reading the Bible? What are you looking for when you’re reading God’s Word?

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 I love the challenge in this verse and how often the Bible makes reference to the word "light". In fact, the Bible uses the metaphor of light over 190 times — to represent truth, hope, guidance, and love. In a world that often feels heavy or dark, light doesn’t need permission to shine. It simply shows up and pushes back the darkness — one moment at a time.

Do you recognize and accept God's love for you?

I know we are already well into the new year, but have you ever thought about or wanted to read the Bible in a…

John the Baptist’s entire mission in life, given by God, was to make way for Jesus. He was to bring people to Jesus and make it known to everyone that the Messiah had come. He was a rabbi, like Jesus was, and had his own followers.

Are you in good pans?

Luke 2:11 (NIV): "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" For our Monday Mission this year, the challenge is simply to remember the reason for the Christmas season! Take some time this week to step back and reflect on the birth of Jesus and read the Christmas story. If you have the opportunity to spend time with your family this year, make this year the year that you also take time to read the story with them!