still

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
- Psalm 46:10 (NKJV)
 
Welcome to November! It’s hard to believe we’re down to the last two months of 2025. Honestly, I’m okay with that. It’s been a rough year. Recently, a dear friend passed away, and my cousin lost her son. Countless friends have said goodbye to loved ones, and honestly—it hurts. It’s been a season of grief and uncertainty, and sometimes it just feels like too much.
In the craziness of today’s world, when we are surrounded by loss, noise, and endless demands, we all need a break.
A break from the chaos.
A break from the news.
A break from doing.
We need time to simply be.
Give yourself permission to be still. Let the peace of God fill your heart. Breathe deeply, and become aware of His presence—He is all around you.
I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not good at slowing down. I’m one of those people who can’t sit still. My husband used to laugh because I couldn’t just watch television—I had to be folding laundry, checking emails, or making lists. I’m wired to do everything until it’s all done… and truthfully, it’s never all done.
But there comes a point when we have to stop.
The laundry can wait.
The grocery list can wait.
That email or report (yes, even the TPS one from Office Space!) can wait.
We tell ourselves we’ll make time for what’s important—but we rarely do.
So take ten minutes. Just ten.
Breathe.
Be still.
Let His peace wash over you.
Listen to the wind.
Listen to the rain.
Listen to His creation speaking quietly around you.
Be still—and know that He is God.
 
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hotline!

Someone may say to you, “Let’s ask the mediums and those who consult the spirits of the dead. With their whisperings and mutterings, they will tell us what to do.” But shouldn’t people ask God for guidance? Should the living seek guidance from the dead?
- Isaiah 8:19 (NLT)
 
In 1984, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) deregulated advertising time, opening the door to a new era of “answers for sale.” Suddenly, you could call a number and—for just $1.99 per minute—a live psychic would tell you everything you wanted to know. They’d help you “connect” with loved ones, predict your future, even offer you winning lottery numbers (for an additional charge, of course).
Fast-forward forty years. Last week, I had the TV on in the background while working on a craft project, and to my utter amazement—those psychic hotlines still exist!
For real though, why are we still falling for this old bag of tricks?
Isaiah’s words remind us that this isn’t new. People have always been tempted to look everywhere except God for answers—mediums, horoscopes, fortune tellers, social media “readings,” even self-help trends that sound spiritual but miss the truth of Scripture entirely.
But Isaiah’s question cuts right to the heart of it: “Shouldn’t people ask God for guidance?”
We don’t need to chase after voices that promise clarity or control. We serve a living God who still speaks, still leads, and still guides His people today. He may not answer instantly or in the way we expect, but His wisdom is pure, trustworthy, and full of peace.
The enemy loves to distract us with counterfeit comfort. But God invites us into something real—relationship, not ritual. When confusion hits or the future feels foggy, the question isn’t “Who can tell me what’s next?” It’s “Lord, what are You teaching me right now?”
When you seek Him first, you’ll never need a hotline to find hope.
 
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fully committed

So let your whole heart be true to the Lord our God. Walk in His Laws and keep His Word, just as you are doing today.
- 1 Kings 8:61 (NLV)
 
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to start something strong—and how much harder it is to stay consistent? Whether it’s a new project, a workout routine, or even a promise we make to ourselves, staying committed takes work. The same goes for our walk with God.
When Solomon spoke these words, Israel had just finished building the temple—a huge milestone! The people were celebrating, praising God, and their hearts were full. It was one of those “mountaintop moments.” But Solomon knew something important: emotional highs don’t last forever. Eventually, the excitement fades, and that’s when our commitment is truly tested.
It’s one thing to love God in the big, beautiful moments when everything feels right. It’s another thing to stay faithful in the quiet, ordinary days—or in the hard ones. That’s what Solomon was reminding the people: Don’t let your devotion fade once the celebration is over.
Being “fully committed” doesn’t mean being perfect. It means being anchored. It means choosing—day after day—to keep God at the center. It means trusting Him when we don’t understand, obeying when it’s hard, and loving Him when the world pulls us in every other direction.
So maybe today’s the day to pause and check our hearts. Are we giving God just the easy parts, or are we offering Him everything? Our time, our trust, our obedience—even our worries?
God doesn’t ask for part of our hearts. He wants all of it.
 
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story time

When we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, we were not telling just clever stories that someone invented. But we saw the greatness of Jesus with our own eyes.
- 2 Peter 1:16 (NCV)
 
Have you ever listened to someone tell a story that just sounded too good to be true? You know, the kind that makes you tilt your head and wonder if they’re exaggerating just a little? We’ve all been there. The world is full of tall tales, edited stories, and filtered realities that make truth harder and harder to find.
But when Peter wrote these words, he wanted to make something very clear: the story of Jesus isn’t a fairy tale. It’s not a myth or a feel-good story someone made up to give people hope. Peter had seen Jesus with his own eyes. He had walked beside Him, heard His voice, watched Him perform miracles, and witnessed His glory firsthand.
This wasn’t secondhand faith for Peter—it was personal. And that’s exactly what God wants for us too.
Our faith isn’t built on clever words or emotional moments. It’s built on the unshakable truth of who Jesus is—alive, powerful, and still working in our lives today. When we look back on our own journeys, we can see moments where God’s fingerprints were all over our story. Times when the only explanation for what happened was Him.
Peter’s reminder calls us to hold tightly to that truth. The world may try to tell us the Bible is outdated or that faith is just a comforting story, but we know better. We’ve seen His hand at work. We’ve felt His peace when everything was falling apart. We’ve watched prayers get answered in ways only God could arrange.
We are witnesses, too.
 
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moving forward

The Lord is the One Who goes before you. He will be with you. He will be faithful to you and will not leave you alone. Do not be afraid or troubled.
- Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLV)
 
It seems like I’m always talking about trusting God—and how we are never truly alone. But maybe that’s because it’s something we all need to be reminded of again and again.
These words, “Do not be afraid or discouraged,” appear so many times throughout Scripture. But how often do we stop and really take them to heart?
Trust is one of those things that’s easy to say but hard to live out. It’s hard to believe in, hard to earn, and sometimes even harder to give. Yet, from the very beginning, God has been inviting His people to trust Him completely.
I once read a quote that said:
“If I die tomorrow, I’ll be with the Lord.
If I live tomorrow, the Lord will be with me.
Either way, I belong to Him.
And I can never thank Him enough for staying by my side through thick and thin
If I live tomorrow, the Lord will be with me.
Either way, I belong to Him.
And I can never thank Him enough for staying by my side through thick and thin.”
Isn’t that the kind of peace we all long for—the confidence that no matter what happens, we are never alone?
When Moses was preparing Joshua to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, he reminded him of that very truth: “The Lord himself goes before you.” Joshua would face battles, uncertainty, and doubt, but God’s presence would never leave him. That same promise still stands for us today.
God goes before us.
He stands beside us.
He covers us from behind.
And He never lets go.
So when fear creeps in or discouragement tries to settle in your heart, remember: God has already gone ahead of you. Whatever tomorrow holds, He’s already there.
Trust Him. You are never alone.
 
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the time will come

The time will come when people will not listen to the truth. They will look for teachers who will tell them only what they want to hear.
- 2 Timothy 4:3 (NLV)
 
Back in the day, we used to be able to turn on the news or pick up a newspaper and find unbiased stories about current events around the world. Those days are long gone. Networks that once focused on reporting facts now seem to focus on opinions and agendas. We often find ourselves tuning in to the channel that aligns most closely with our personal beliefs rather than one that presents the truth.
It’s not just the media—this mindset has slipped into every part of life. In school, teachers often favor students who reflect their teaching style. Coaches lean toward the players who make them look good on the scoreboard. Even in the workplace, managers tend to favor employees who mirror their own habits and values.
And that’s where it gets dangerous.
We can become so focused on pleasing others, fitting in, and being affirmed, that we stop focusing on pleasing God. We start chasing after voices that tell us what we want to hear instead of what we need to hear. We twist Scripture to fit our preferences or justify our choices. In doing so, we drift away from the truth of God’s Word and toward a comfortable version of faith that doesn’t challenge us to grow.
Paul’s warning in 2 Timothy 4:3 isn’t just about “other people.” It’s a mirror for us, too. Am I listening for truth—or am I listening for comfort? Do I seek out teachers, pastors, and friends who help me draw closer to God, or ones who make me feel better about staying the same?
The truth of God’s Word doesn’t always align with our opinions, and sometimes it convicts us deeply—but that’s how transformation begins.
We need to be people who seek the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. That means opening our Bibles more often than we open our favorite news app. Let’s test what we hear against Scripture, and let’s invite God to shape our hearts with His truth, not the world’s version of it.
 
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approval

 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

- Galatians 1:10 (NIV)

Many of us spend our lives seeking approval from others—parents, teachers, bosses, friends, and sometimes even our pets! (I may have the judgiest cat in the world living in my home!)
We crave that little nod of acceptance—the good grade, the compliment, the “you’re doing great” that makes us feel valued. But did you know that human approval really doesn’t matter? In fact, it’s not where our worth comes from at all.
God’s approval matters.
God’s approval is the only approval that truly counts.
As followers of Christ, we are called to live our lives according to His expectations, not the world’s. That means our choices, words, and actions should be shaped by what pleases God—not by what makes us look good to others.
It’s not always easy. Our human hearts still long for acceptance and affirmation. We want people to like us, to understand us, to see the good we do. But at the end of the day, only God’s “Well done, My good and faithful servant” truly matters.
That’s the approval I want.
That’s the approval I need.
Now if I can just get my human mind to wrap around that truth and let go of the rest!

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