Breaking The Chains

“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles…” – Isaiah 40:31 Life can be a heavy burden. There are seasons when we feel like the weight of our past, the pain of the present, or the fear of the future clips our wings before we even get off the ground. But Isaiah 40:31 reminds us that there is a higher promise—a divine strength that is not our own. It’s a strength that lifts, renews, and empowers us to rise above it all. The Power of Waiting on the Lord The word “wait” in Hebrew (qavah) doesn’t just mean being idle—it implies hope, expectation, and trust. It’s a posture of the heart that says, “God, I believe You’re working even when I can’t see it.” Waiting on the Lord is not weakness; it is an act of spiritual strength and surrender. And when we choose to wait on Him—when we trust instead of panic, pray instead of rush, and believe instead of despair—God exchanges our weariness for His strength. The Eagle: A Symbol of Div...

In a world that often seems to pull families in every direction—through distractions, technology, stress, and cultural pressure—it's never been more important to return to the foundation that holds everything together: Jesus Christ. When families choose to put Jesus first, they are not just making a spiritual decision—they are laying down the very blueprint for a life filled with peace, purpose, and unity. 🌟 What Does It Mean to Put Jesus First? To put Jesus first as a family means making Him the center of everything. It's not just about attending church on Sundays or saying grace before meals. It’s about structuring your entire household around the Word of God and the person of Jesus Christ. Every decision, every conversation, every plan for the future is filtered through His teachings and example. Putting Jesus first means: Prioritizing daily prayer as a family. Seeking wisdom in Scripture before worldly advice. Teaching children to love and follow Christ above all. Placing ...

Finding Strength in the Struggle: What 1 Corinthians 16:13 Teaches Us About Recovery Recovery isn’t just about staying clean or avoiding the next relapse. It’s about becoming someone new—day by day, moment by moment. It’s learning to live again, think again, trust again. And for those of us walking this road with Jesus, it’s about discovering that the same power that raised Christ from the dead is alive in us, giving us the strength we never had before. One verse that speaks right into the heart of recovery is 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NIV): > “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” Let’s break this down—not like a Bible scholar, but like someone who's been in the trenches of addiction, someone who’s sat in meetings feeling hollow, someone who’s prayed on the cold floor of a rehab bathroom, begging for a way out. --- 🛡️ Be on your guard. The battle doesn’t end when we put down the bottle, the needle, or whatever we used to cope. In fact, the fight ofte...

Losing My Life to Save It: What Mark 8:35 Taught Me About Recovery “For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.” — Mark 8:35 (NIV) Read on Bible.com » There’s a strange kind of freedom in hitting rock bottom. It’s a place no one ever wants to go, but sometimes, it’s where God speaks loudest. I remember thinking that if I could just get things under control, if I could fix everything—my relationships, my past, my pain—then maybe I could get my life back. I thought recovery was about pulling myself up and proving I was strong enough. But the more I tried to “save” my life, the more I lost it—emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. Then I came across Mark 8:35 , and everything changed. The Lie of Self-Sufficiency In addiction, and even in early recovery, there’s this strong urge to stay in control. We want to manage outcomes, keep our image intact, and hold onto our own ways of coping. But this verse turn...