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I Choose Today to Speak Life

Molinda Hern July 1, 2025

I’ve heard an analogy many times over the years—one I’ve repeated myself because it sticks with me so deeply: A hummingbird and a vulture fly over the same desert. One searches for life, the other for death. Both find exactly what they’re looking for. Isn’t that just like our words? The way we speak—to ourselves and to others—has the power to bring life or to tear it down. What we search for in people and situations often reflects the posture of our own hearts. And what we speak into the lives around us can shape realities we may never fully see. Some of the words spoken over me growing up were meant to kill. Not physically, but emotionally, spiritually. Words that tried to crush my self-worth, belittle my dreams, and silence my voice. But God. The more I’ve sat with Him in prayer, soaked in His Word, and allowed His truth to speak louder than the lies, the more those old words have lost their grip. God placed encouragers in my life—people who speak life, not just to me, but over me. They remind me who I am in Christ and, more importantly, who He is in me. And you

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I Choose Today to Follow—Flaws and All

Molinda Hern June 28, 2025

My husband and I were having one of our morning coffee conversations when he shared something that left him unsettled. He had been reading in Genesis about Abraham and Isaac—how both of them lied to King Abimelech, each claiming their wife was their sister out of fear. And then, after Sarah died, Abraham took more wives and concubines (Genesis 25:1–6). It made us pause. How could someone like that be chosen by God? It’s a question many of us have asked. We read these stories and wonder: why would God use someone so obviously flawed to carry out something so holy? Abraham—the father of our faith—wasn’t flawless. He came from a family of idol makers (Joshua 24:2). He made mistakes. He doubted God’s promises. He lied out of fear. And yet, God chose him. Their failures show that even those chosen by God are flawed. This is not an endorsement of their behavior—it’s a reflection point. A reminder that God works through real, messy people to accomplish His perfect will. If anything, their shortcomings highlight just how incredible God’s grace and patience really are. God called Abraham to go—to leave his home, his comfort, and everything familiar. Not because Abraham

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I Choose Today to Keep God Center

Molinda Hern June 24, 2025

In the vastness of the universe, there is an order and purpose that holds everything together—a design that keeps planets in orbit and stars in place. Imagine if everything in existence revolved around one fixed point, a single source of strength and purpose. When God is at the center of our lives, He becomes that fixed point—the foundation around which everything else finds its balance and meaning. He’s not just a part of our lives; He is the heart of it all. He directs our steps, shapes our priorities, and brings peace to the chaos. Living with God at the center means aligning our lives around His wisdom, love, and guidance. It means letting Him be the steady axis that keeps everything else in its proper place. There’s a phrase we often hear in the church: “We live in a fallen world.” It’s a reminder that we live among broken systems, human pride, and people doing what’s right in their own eyes. I recently heard someone say the universe was designed to revolve around one center—that’s what gives it order. The problem is, ever since sin entered the world, everyone wants to be the center of their own universe. We

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I Choose Today to Bring My Weakness to God

Molinda Hern June 21, 2025

I love what Hebrews 5:7 reveals about Jesus. It says that “He offered up prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears…” Jesus didn’t pretend to be okay when He wasn’t. He didn’t shove down His sorrow or power through it. He took it to His Father. This verse reminds us that Jesus felt the highs and lows of life just like we do—and He knew exactly where to bring them. When the weight of the world pressed on Him, He turned to the only One who could carry it. One thing I often tell people when they’re struggling—when they feel angry at God, disappointed with how life is going, or overwhelmed by emotions—is this: “Take it to Him.” He already knows how you’re feeling. You’re not hiding anything by holding it in. But when you bring it to Him, even the hard or messy parts, He can handle it—and He can begin to heal it. That truth hit a little differently for me recently while doing something as ordinary as physical therapy. For years, I’ve had knee issues, and over time, my quadricep grew weaker and began to atrophy. I finally reached a point where I knew I needed

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I Choose Today to Keep His Name Holy

Molinda Hern June 17, 2025

How many times have we read or recited the Lord’s Prayer without really paying attention to the first line? I know I’ve skimmed past it plenty of times—eager to get to what feels like the “meat” of the message: asking for my daily needs, seeking forgiveness, and asking for protection throughout my day. But that first line? That’s where it all begins. Jesus teaches us to pray like this: “Our Father in heaven, may Your name be kept holy.” (Matthew 6:9) So, what does it actually mean to keep His name holy? And because this is a prayer we’re meant to return to daily, maybe the better question is: How do I keep God’s name holy today? Tomorrow? And every day after that? How do I live in a way that reflects His holiness to those around me? If I’m honest, it feels like an impossible task. On our own, we couldn’t keep His name holy. But we’re not on our own. Because of Jesus—because we’ve been adopted as God’s children—we’ve been made holy in Him (Hebrews 10:10). And as we walk in step with the Spirit, He empowers us to live in a way that reflects that holiness to

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