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11/10/25 Good morning, Friends,  Romans 14:7–9 (LSB) — “For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself; for if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived, that He might rule over both the dead and the living.” This passage hits deep. Paul is reminding us that life isn’t about us. Every breath we take, every step we make, belongs to the Lord. Whether we’re living or dying, succeeding or struggling, the purpose remains the same: to bring glory to Jesus. That means our time, our choices, our energy, and even our pain aren’t random, they’re all part of God’s plan to display His grace through us. That’s a hard truth in a world that constantly tells us to “live for yourself.” But as believers, **NEWS FLASH** 🗞️ we don’t belong to ourselves, we belong to Christ . He bought us with His blood, and now our lives are His testimony. That changes how we see ...

11/6/25 Good morning, Friends, Psalm 23:1 - The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need This verse sounds simple, but it’s powerful. David is saying that God isn’t just out there somewhere, but that God is personally involved in caring for him, like a shepherd who watches over every sheep. God isn’t  helping from a distance; He’s close, guiding, protecting, and providing. This is a reminder that God chose us first. We didn’t wander up to Him, He came after us. Just like a shepherd goes looking for lost sheep, God takes the first step to bring us into His care. That means His love and care don’t depend on how strong, smart, or faithful we are, but on His mercy and grace. Because the Lord, the all-powerful, unchanging God, is our Shepherd, we can truly say, “I have all that I need.” Even when life feels uncertain or lacking, we can trust that God is already providing exactly what’s best for us. Our peace doesn’t come from having everything we want, but from knowing th...

11/3/25 Good morning, Brothers & Sisters, Colossians 4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. This verse reminds us that our words are not small things, they hold the power to heal, to inspire, or to harm. Paul urges us to make grace the foundation of every conversation. That means responding with kindness when it would be easier to criticize, choosing patience when tempers rise, and offering understanding when someone fails.  “Seasoned with salt 🧂” paints 🎨 the image of words that add value and flavor to life, words that preserve truth, bring encouragement, and make people thirst for more of God’s goodness. But this isn’t always easy. It requires self-control, humility, and an awareness that our speech reflects who we belong to. Every conversation, whether at home, work, or even on social platforms, is an opportunity to represent Christ. It challenges us to ask: Are my words reflecting ...