Faith Journey Blog

As 2025 comes to a close, I don’t feel the urge to measure it by accomplishments or outcomes. What lingers instead are moments... conversations, questions, silences, and realizations that have slowly reshaped how I understand faith, growth, and the presence of God. This year has been less about answers and more about attention. Less about certainty and more about formation. I’ve found myself increasingly drawn to the idea that the Christian life is not something we optimize or complete, but something we live with God, one ordinary day at a time. 2025: A Year of Reorientation If I had to name what 2025 offered me, it would be this... a growing awareness that much of my spiritual energy had been spent trying. Trying to get it right, trying to be useful, trying to stay ahead of uncertainty. And slowly, graciously, God has been loosening my grip on that posture. Through Scripture, conversation, prayer, and reflection, I’ve been reminded that faith is not primarily about doing things for Go...

Sunday, December 21 - The Humble Love of a Hidden King Scripture: Micah 5:2,4-5a “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel… He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord… And he will be our peace.” Reflection: Jesus’ arrival subverts expectations. He comes as a humble king, born in a stable, far from earthly power. Yet his mission is profound: to restore, shepherd, and bring peace. This Advent, reflect on the humility of God’s love and the unexpected ways he shows up in your life. Questions: How does the humility of Jesus’ birth impact your understanding of God’s love? Where in your life do you need to see God’s peace and shepherding presence? Practice: Take a few minutes to sit quietly and reflect on God’s unexpected ways of showing love. Invite Him to show you where His peace is breaking into your life. Monday, December 22 - Immanuel: Love Draws Near Scripture: Matth...

Sunday, December 14 - Joy That Leaps Unexpectedly Scripture: Luke 1:39-41 “At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.” Reflection: Joy often comes in unexpected moments. Elizabeth’s baby leaped for joy at Mary’s greeting, a physical expression of the Spirit’s delight. Today, notice the moments when God’s joy is present, even in small or surprising ways. Joy can precede understanding—it doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. Questions: Where have you noticed small, surprising sparks of joy recently? How might God be using ordinary moments to remind you of His presence? Practice: Spend a few minutes reflecting on one unexpected moment of joy from the past week. Thank God for it and let it linger in your thoughts. Monday, December 15 - Joy Shared, Joy Multiplied Scripture: Luke 1:42-...

Sunday, December 7 - Peace in the Midst of Fear Scripture: Luke 2:8-10 “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’” Reflection:  What began as a terrifying night for the shepherds became a night of amazement and joy. Peace is often proclaimed in moments of fear and chaos. Notice that God’s peace came first as a message, not as a circumstance. Today, reflect on your own fears—what anxieties feel loudest in your life? Let the angel’s words sink in: do not be afraid. Questions: Where are the moments in your life today that feel frightening or uncertain? How might God be speaking calm into those fears? Practice: Spend a few quiet minutes with God. Invite His presence into areas of fear or anxiety. Simply say...