seeing

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

— Matthew 9:36 (NIV)
 
I have always been one to take notes during sermons. It helps me retain what the message was about, and sometimes the preacher says words that really hit me hard. This week, those words were: “We never reach who we cannot see.”
That sounds simple, but it’s surprisingly challenging. Life moves fast. Schedules fill up. Minds stay busy. Before we know it, we’re moving through our days with our eyes fixed straight ahead—getting from one thing to the next—without really noticing the people around us.
Yet Scripture tells us that Jesus saw.
He didn’t just notice crowds; He saw individuals. He looked past faces and into hearts. And when He saw them, He was moved with compassion—not annoyance, not indifference, but love.
Awareness is the first step of compassion. When we slow down enough to see people, we begin to recognize their needs, their burdens, their quiet hurts. Presence opens the door for connection. And connection creates space for the Gospel to be lived, not just spoken.
Sometimes reaching someone doesn’t start with words at all. It starts with a pause. A look. A willingness to be fully present in the moment God has placed us in.
The world is full of people longing to be seen.
And God often chooses to reach them through us—if we’re willing to lift our eyes.
 
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invitation

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
— Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)
 
God is always moving—but not everyone notices.
There are days when I feel like I’m moving through life with blinders on—looking straight ahead, staying busy, rarely slowing down enough to notice what God is placing right in front of me.
Recently, my team at work moved into a new building, and we’re now on the fifth floor. My desk faces south, with the east just behind me. When I arrive early, I’m greeted by the most gorgeous sunrises. I never get tired of seeing them. Each one feels like a personal reminder from God whispering, “Hey… I’m here for you today. Tell Me what you need.”
Scripture shows us again and again that God responds to desire. He draws near to those who seek Him, reveals Himself to hearts that are open, and moves where He is welcomed. Not because He is distant, but because He honors a willing heart.
It’s possible to be present without being open.
To hear the Word without making room for it.
To attend church while quietly keeping God at arm’s length.
God does not force His way into our routines or our comfort. He waits for invitation.
When we seek Him—not half-heartedly, not out of habit, but with genuine hunger—something shifts. Our faith becomes active. Our worship becomes expectant. Our prayers move from scripted to surrendered.
A church on fire is made up of people who want God more than they want familiarity. People who say, “Lord, don’t just meet us here—move in us.”
And when God is wanted, He comes.
When He is welcomed, He moves.
When hearts are open, He changes everything.
 
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on fire

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
- Romans 12:11 (NIV)
 
It’s easy for faith to become familiar.
We show up, we sit in the same places, we sing the same songs, we hear the Word—and without realizing it, movement turns into routine.
My husband jokes that no matter what church we attend, we always end up sitting in the second or third row. It became such a pattern that at the last church where we held membership, we’d laugh about suggesting the church should auction off our seats in the second row at the last church where we held membership when we traveled.
It’s a lighthearted memory, but it also reflects something deeper: how quickly even good things can become comfortable.
But God never intended His church to be stagnant.
Throughout Scripture, God is always moving—leading His people out of comfort, calling them forward, stirring what has grown still. He does not dwell in places where hearts have gone cold or faith has settled into autopilot. He moves where He is wanted. Where He is welcomed. Where His people are hungry for more.
A church on fire doesn’t wait to be pushed—it burns because it’s alive.
This isn’t about noise or numbers. It’s about fervor—a quiet but steady flame that refuses to go out. A willingness to ask, “Lord, where are You moving… and am I willing to move too?”
Sometimes the most honest prayer we can pray is simply this:
“God, stir what has grown comfortable in me.”
Because when He does, nothing stays the same—and that’s exactly how revival begins.
 
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focus

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
— Matthew 6:21 (NIV)
 
It’s Friday! By the end of the week, our hearts can feel pulled in many directions. Responsibilities remain. Plans continue. Life doesn’t slow down just because we’ve reflected.
But refocusing our hearts doesn’t mean stepping away from life—it means stepping back into it with clearer vision.
Throughout this week, we’ve been reminded in simple ways: a sign along the highway, a quiet interruption, changes we didn’t expect, and the invitation to simplify. Each moment gently points us back to the same truth—our hearts need occasional realignment.
Refocusing isn’t about guilt or correction. It’s about grace. It’s God lovingly drawing our attention back to what matters most.
When our focus returns to Jesus, everything else finds its proper place. Work becomes service. Change becomes growth. Ordinary moments become sacred again.
As we head into the weekend, take a moment to pause—not to evaluate what you’ve done, but to consider where your heart is resting.
Is it hurried?
Is it heavy?
Is it distracted?
Whatever you find, bring it to Him.
Because when we allow God to refocus our hearts, we discover that He has been patiently waiting—ready to steady us, renew us, and remind us once more that life, in all its fullness, really is all about Jesus.
 
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but first

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
— Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
 
Life has a way of becoming complicated without us even noticing. Schedules fill. Expectations pile up. Responsibilities compete for our attention. Before long, our days feel crowded—not just on our calendars, but in our hearts.
Simplicity isn’t about doing less for the sake of doing less. It’s about choosing what matters most and letting everything else fall into its proper place.
Jesus modeled this kind of life. He wasn’t hurried. He wasn’t distracted by noise or pressure. Even when crowds gathered and needs surrounded Him, His focus remained clear—on the Father and on love.
When we choose simplicity, we aren’t ignoring our responsibilities. We’re aligning them. We’re remembering that our worth isn’t found in how much we accomplish, but in who we belong to.
Sometimes faith looks like saying no.
Sometimes it looks like slowing down.
Sometimes it looks like returning to the basics—prayer, trust, obedience.
In a world that pulls us in a hundred directions, simplicity gently brings us back to center.
Today, ask yourself:
What is God inviting me to release?
What is He asking me to keep?
Because when we seek Him first, everything else finds its place—and peace has room to settle in.
 
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changes

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
— Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)
 
Change has a way of shaping our lives, often without asking our permission.
In 2020, we were all forced to accept a new normal. Working from home. Wearing masks. Weeks without social interaction. Life shifted almost overnight. I know it challenged a lot of people—and it certainly challenged me.
Now here we are in 2026, and once again, life looks different. This new normal isn’t the same as the last one, but it’s still a reminder of how quickly things can change. Sometimes I wonder what it will be like to look back forty years from now and see all the changes we lived through.
The change isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s subtle—returning to routines, adjusting expectations, learning new rhythms. Yet even quiet change can leave us feeling unsettled, as if our hearts are still catching up.
That’s where faith meets us.
Faith doesn’t require everything to stay the same. It anchors us to the One who never changes, even when our world does. God remains steady while seasons shift, routines evolve, and life reshapes itself around us.
God was present in the uncertainty of yesterday, and He is present in the changes of today. He walks with us through every adjustment, holding all things together when nothing feels familiar.
If change feels heavy today, take comfort in this truth: while much around us may shift, Jesus remains the same—faithful, constant, and near.
 
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reminders

But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear
— Matthew 13:16 (NKJV)
 
Have you ever been in the middle of something—deep in thought or focused on work—when an image suddenly pops into your head and pulls your attention elsewhere? That quiet interruption, the momentary pause, can feel like a distraction. But sometimes, it’s an invitation.
God’s reminders don’t always come with flashing lights or perfect timing. More often, they show up quietly—woven into the fabric of our ordinary days.
A verse we’ve heard a hundred times suddenly stands out.
A song on the radio feels like it was played just for us.
A conversation lingers longer than expected.
A simple moment stops us and gently pulls our attention heavenward.
The reminder was always there.
What changed was our awareness.
God is kind to interrupt our forward motion. He places reminders along our path, inviting us to slow down long enough to notice Him again.
Not because we’ve wandered too far.
Not because we’ve failed.
But because He loves us and wants to be seen.
When we begin to notice God’s reminders, we realize He has been speaking all along—in quiet ways, familiar places, and ordinary moments. The invitation isn’t to strive harder, but to pay closer attention.
Today, pause and ask:
What might God be gently pointing out to me?
Because when we slow down enough to notice, we often discover He’s been right there—reminding us of His presence, His faithfulness, and His nearness all along.
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