Posts focusing on personal faith journeys, trusting God, spiritual disciplines, prayer, and biblical reflections.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 (NIV) The second “N” in VONA stands for “next”, or in other words, declaring and pursuing God’s best for you in this season. […]
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Embracing Your Current Reality Without Shame “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” – John 4:29 (NIV) The “N” of the Vona Process stands for now and next. One of the greatest barriers to moving forward is our struggle to accept our “now”, our current reality—especially
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“The LORD had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.’” – Genesis 12:1 (NIV) Our eight-week-old granddaughter is with us right now, and I’m fascinated by how she interacts with the world. At her age, her vision is still developing—she can only
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Thriving Despite Life’s Distractions We often think success—whether in our health, faith, relationships, or career—requires the perfect conditions. We tell ourselves “I’ll start when life settles down” or “Once things are less chaotic, I’ll be more consistent.” But the truth is, life never happens in a vacuum. The ideal moment rarely, if ever, arrives. If
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No One Is Too Far In Luke 8, we find one of the most extraordinary acts of compassion in the Gospels. Jesus crosses a lake in the middle of a fierce storm to reach one man—a man who, by society’s standards, was beyond help. This “crazed madman in chains” was an outcast, isolated and tormented.
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A Call to Illuminate the World Each of us carries a unique light—a reflection of God’s love and purpose in our lives. This light isn’t meant to remain hidden but shared, radiating through acts of kindness, service, and integrity. As we let our light shine, we not only impact the lives of those around us
Living Today for Tomorrow I loved the candy “Now & Laters” as a kid; of course, I know better to eat them now lest I lose a tooth or two… But it got me thinking: Life is a series of “nows” and “laters.” Think about it: every “later” you’ve ever imagined eventually becomes a “now.”
“Do not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 There’s something deeply comforting about the imagery of a harvest. It reminds us that life unfolds in seasons. Farmers know the rhythm well: sow, tend, wait, and reap. They
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