With the new year comes new expectations. As we look back on the year 2021, we can assess how our relationship is with God. So, what can we celebrate? Are there things that we can improve on? What should we look forward to? My devotion this week focuses on God and what we need to build on that relationship.

There are times we are good, and there are times we are great. But what if we are good and we need ‘great?’ How do we find greatness when it is seemingly beyond our reach? Today’s Wednesday Wisdom speaks about the one who always produces greatness. May you and your family have a safe and Happy New Year!

Christmas means lots of things. It means gifts, songs, and holiday cheer. We also know that the date represents the birth of Jesus Christ. We know this, but do we? Is that the first thing we think of when we celebrate Christmas? And even if it is, do we genuinely appreciate the meaning of Christmas beyond Charlie Brown? My devotion this week will tell you ways that you can enjoy both the all the festivities and the meaning of it all …

The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time of the year. However, studies show that this time of the year can not only be the saddest time of the year but also the loneliest. That leads me to think about the latter two: sadness and loneliness. They are not exclusive at this time of the year. It can happen anytime and to anyone. So, how do we combat this? It starts with who you are and whose you are. That’s where my devotion for this week begins …

A great recipe calls for lots of things. At times, we must change it to make it just right. Our relationship with God is very similar in that vain. We often find that we are different from we once were, and we change things so that we fit exactly where He wants us. But for it to work, there is one main ingredient that must be present. Today’s devotion reveals exactly what that is …

Should we get everything we want? The Rolling Stones had a great song that said, “You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you might find you get what you need.” But some would say we serve a God who would say that if we go to Him, we will get what we ask. That sounds good on paper, but sometimes, we don’t get it. Why? Maybe it’s something better! My devotion this week talks about what we get when we ask for it …

Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and fellowship. That is not always the case. It can also be a time of sadness, pain, and grief particularly if a loved one has been lost. Whether there are many things to be thankful for or you are struggling to find purpose this time of year, there is one thing no matter our circumstance we should always be thankful of. My devotion this week elaborates on that. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

We all have a story. Some are happy and others are sad. However, we must realize that our story has not ended. It is a work in process with plot twists and turns we would not have expected. If you knew the end of the story, would you change it? It’s important to remember that our goal is not to know the end of the story. It is to write it with our action.

We all have times in life where we lose our place. We are unsure, and don’t know either where to go or who to turn to. As Christians, it’s easy to know the answer, but if it is so easy, why is it so hard to follow through? What’s the challenge? Perhaps we need to remember those times where we were previously lost and found our way. Today’s devotion speaks to that very process …

We all must lead in some capacity. Whether it is at work, home, or other venues, we all have a level of responsibility to lead someone else. What we tend to forget is that even if we do not have a responsibility to others, we always have one person we are responsible to: ourselves. But who is the most challenging person to lead? How does this connect to not only spiritual growth but also Kingdom building? My devotion this week talks about dealing with the most difficult person to lead and how they can grow and flourish …