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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billboards

Christ was before all things. All things are held together by Him.
— Colossians 1:17 (NLT)
 
We were driving home from a weekend event in another state—tired, minds still full, already shifting back into schedules and responsibilities, the rhythm of everyday life. The interstate stretched out in front of us, fields on either side, nothing particularly remarkable about the drive.
And then there it was.
A lone billboard standing in the middle of a field—simple and impossible to miss. It read: “It’s all about Jesus.”
No explanation.
No extra words.
No flashing lights.
No dramatic background.
Just simple truth planted beside the highway.
Isn’t it funny how God chooses ordinary moments to speak the clearest reminders?
In the middle of our routine—miles to go, thoughts racing ahead—it felt like a quiet nudge from God. No matter where we’ve been or what we’re doing…
No matter how full our schedules become…
No matter how meaningful our work feels…
No matter how many roles we carry…
It all comes back to this: it really is all about Jesus.
Not about the event.
Not about the success.
Not about how productive we were.
Him.
Including road trips.
Including responsibilities waiting at home.
Including the ordinary Monday that follows a meaningful weekend.
That lonely billboard in the field wasn’t random. It was a reset. A refocus. A gentle recalibration of the heart.
Sometimes we don’t need a sermon.
We just need a sign beside the highway reminding us what really matters.
Because at the end of the day—
in the middle of a field,
or the middle of our lives—
it really is all about Jesus.
 
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companion

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.
- Psalm 23:4a (NIV)
 
It’s Friday the 13th! I may be a little weird, but I actually love Friday the 13th. And since this is February 13th, that means tomorrow we celebrate Valentine’s Day. (Shoutout to the best Valentine—my husband. I love you, babe.)
Valentine’s Day is traditionally celebrated as a day for lovers, but it’s not just that. It’s also a day for friends, for companions, for those people—and even pets—who show up, stay close, and walk beside us no matter what.
In Psalm 23, God reveals Himself as Jehovah-Shammah—the Lord who is there. This is the verse where everything shifts. David moves from talking about God to speaking directly to Him. The Shepherd becomes personal. Present. Near.
Jehovah-Shammah doesn’t promise that we won’t walk through valleys. But He does promise that we will never walk through them alone. His presence doesn’t remove the shadows, but it removes the fear. Knowing God is with us changes how we face uncertainty, loss, and hardship.
True companionship isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about staying. And Jehovah-Shammah is the God who stays. In the joy. In the fear. In the valleys and the victories. Always there.
 
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still waters

He leads me beside the still waters.
- Psalm 23:2b (NKJV)
 
In addition to motorcycles, my husband and I spend time enjoying nature on our ATVs and his off-road bikes. One of the things I love most about exploring the trails in this area is that we nearly always come across water—and those moments often become some of the most peaceful places to stop, breathe, and reflect.
There is something about water that quiets the noise. The rushing of schedules, the weight of responsibilities, the constant pull of what comes next—all of it seems to fade when you pause beside still waters.
In Psalm 23, God is revealed as Jehovah-Shalom—the Lord our peace. Notice that peace isn’t something we stumble upon on our own; it’s something God leads us to. Sheep won’t drink from rushing streams—they’re easily frightened, easily swept away so just as a shepherd carefully guides his sheep to calm waters where they can safely drink and rest, God intentionally leads us into places of peace.
Peace works the same way in our lives. God doesn’t just command peace; He leads us into it. Often that means slowing down, letting go, and trusting Him enough to stop striving.
Peace doesn’t mean life is free from trouble or uncertainty. It means that even in the middle of it, God is present, steady, and near. Jehovah-Shalom meets us in the quiet moments and invites us to slow down, trust Him, and rest.
Even when life feels noisy and chaotic, He knows where the still waters are, and He is always willing to lead us there.
When we allow ourselves to pause where God leads, peace has room to settle in.
 
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healer

He restores my soul.
- Psalm 23:3a (NKJV)
 
In 2019, while hiking in Spearfish Canyon, I slipped on a wet, mossy rock and broke my leg. Not a clean, easy-to-fix break, but both bones—one shattered and the other fractured. That fall resulted in being medivac’d off the mountain, followed by not one but two excruciating nine-hour rides to get home. Surgery placed a plate and eight pins in my leg, but complications followed—an infection that went into the bone, and then a pulmonary embolism that nearly ended my life.
Broken bones like this normally take six to eight weeks to heal, but with all the complications, it took six months for me. Healing became a long, exhausting process that tested my patience, my faith, and my strength in ways I wasn’t prepared for.
In Psalm 23, David reminds us that God is Jehovah-Rapha—the Lord who heals. Sometimes healing is physical, and sometimes it is emotional or spiritual. And often, it is not quick. Restoration takes time. God does not rush the process, nor does He abandon us in it.
“He restores my soul” speaks to a deeper healing—one that reaches beyond what is visible. Jehovah-Rapha works gently and intentionally, mending not only what is broken in our bodies, but what has been worn down in our hearts. He meets us in the slow recovery, the setbacks, and the waiting, restoring us piece by piece.
Healing may not come on our timeline, but it always comes from His hand.
 
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provider

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- Psalm 23:1 (NIV)
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
- Psalm 121:2 (NIV)
 
It’s easy to say we trust God as our Provider—until we’re faced with uncertainty. The waiting. The unknowns. The moments when we start doing mental math and wondering how everything is going to work out.
Over the past year, my husband and I have both faced health challenges and lost our jobs just a few months apart. While we have both recovered from the job loss and are truly happy in our new roles, the health challenges have brought changes that will stay with us long term. They have required adjustments, patience, and a deeper dependence on God than we may have known before.
Trusting God with provision isn’t always about money or resources. Sometimes it’s about trusting Him with time, energy, direction, or even patience. We want answers quickly, solutions clearly laid out, and reassurance that everything will be okay. God often provides those things—but not always on our timeline.
In Scripture, God is revealed as Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord who provides. His provision is intentional and timely. When David says, “I shall not want,” he isn’t claiming a life of abundance—he’s declaring trust. Trust that the Shepherd sees the full picture and will supply exactly what is needed, exactly when it is needed.
Jehovah-Jireh provides not only for our physical needs, but for our hearts. He gives us peace when answers are slow to come and strength when resources feel thin. When we begin to trust Him as our Provider, anxiety loosens its grip and gratitude begins to grow.
 
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