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I Choose Today Let God’s Word Fortify My Soul

Sometimes we just need to be reminded of where our real strength comes from. I wrote this reflection a while ago, but it’s one I keep coming back to—especially when I feel drained, uncertain, or just needing a reset. God’s Word doesn’t just encourage me—it fortifies me. I hope these words do the same for you today. ⸻ I love words—maybe that’s one reason I love God’s Word so much! David captures this same love for God’s Word, expressing awe and wonder through his writing. In Psalm 119:175 (MSG), David ends his heartfelt prayer with these powerful words: “Invigorate my soul so I can praise You well; use Your decrees to put iron in my soul.” I love the way this translation puts it: “Invigorate my soul.” To invigorate means to strengthen and give energy. Think about a time you’ve felt invigorated—maybe after spending time at the beach, hearing an inspiring sermon, or listening to a meaningful song. In those moments, you’re energized, ready to take on the world, to fight the good fight, and to step into whatever God is calling you to. David’s prayer is that God’s principles, instructions, and truths would empower him to live with energy

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I Choose Today to Hope in the Stump: Remnant Series – Part 3

There’s something sobering about the image of a stump. A tree once full of life—cut down. Only the base remains. Silent. Lifeless. Forgotten. Have you ever felt like that? Like everything familiar has been stripped away? Like all that’s left of a dream, a relationship, or a season is a flat, broken remnant of what once was? In Isaiah 6:13, the Lord speaks of Israel being cut down in judgment, saying, “As a terebinth or oak leaves a stump when it is cut down, so the holy seed will be the stump in the land.” It’s easy to read that and feel the heaviness. But tucked into that verse is a flicker of hope: The stump isn’t dead. There’s a seed still alive within it. It may not look like much—but with God, it’s enough. Throughout Scripture, God has a history of bringing life from unlikely places. Sarah’s womb, declared barren. Ruth’s life, marked by loss. David’s forgotten lineage. Jesus’ death and resurrection. Again and again, God begins in places the world calls finished. The stump may look like the end—but with God, it’s the beginning. Isaiah 11:1 says, “Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot—yes,

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I Choose Today to Be Faithful One Step at a Time Remnant Series – Part 2

Faithfulness. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t always get recognition. But it’s the heartbeat of a remnant life. I used to think that to make a difference in this world, I needed to do something big—start a movement, lead the charge, fix everything. But what I’m learning, step by step, is that faithfulness rarely looks like a spotlight. More often, it looks like quiet obedience in the small things. It looks like saying yes to Jesus on an ordinary Tuesday. It looks like choosing mercy instead of retaliation. It looks like staying rooted in the Word when distractions pull hard. It looks like following Rabboni—my Teacher—as I’m still learning. Because the truth is, before I can go out and make disciples, I have to be one. I have to walk with Him. Watch Him. Learn from Him. Fail and try again. Receive grace and give it away. Step by step. That’s why Micah 6:8 is such a lifeline for me: “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” That’s it. No 10-step plan. No public platform required. Just justice. Mercy. Humility. One step at a time, with

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I Choose Today to Trust the Process: Podcast Episode 7

We’ve all been there—stuck in a season of waiting, wondering if God hears us. The tension of the unknown can feel heavy. Waiting tests our faith. It stirs doubts. It can make us question God’s timing. But what if waiting isn’t wasted? What if it’s the very space where God does His deepest work? Today, I want to talk about what it really looks like to trust the process—not just conceptually, but in the middle of real life. Whether you’re waiting for healing, direction, provision, or peace, there are four postures that have helped me stay grounded in the wait.   1. Position Yourself with Expectancy   Habakkuk said, “I will climb to my watchtower and wait to see what the Lord says” (Habakkuk 2:1). He intentionally pulled away from the noise and made space to listen. That’s what positioning ourselves looks like—it’s setting our hearts in expectancy, even when everything feels silent. Just like Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus, sometimes faith means doing the small, intentional thing to prepare for a big encounter. “Just as a seed takes time to break through the soil before it bears fruit, God’s work in our lives is often unseen before

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I Choose Today to Be a Remnant (Remnant Series – Part 1)

I’ve been sitting with this word for a while now: remnant. It’s not a trendy word. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t shout for attention. But it’s faithful. Quietly, courageously faithful. In Scripture, a remnant is the group of people who remain loyal to God when everyone else walks away. They’re the ones who still say yes when compromise is easier. They’re not perfect—but they’re willing. They’re not many—but they’re deeply known by God. From the earliest pages of the Bible to the final chapters of Revelation, God has always preserved a remnant. When the world was drenched in wickedness, Noah found favor. When Elijah thought he was the only one left, God reminded him of the 7,000 who had not bowed to Baal. When Israel was exiled, a remnant returned and rebuilt. Even Isaiah spoke of this kind of faithfulness when he wrote, “In that day the remnant of Israel, the survivors of Jacob, will no longer rely on him who struck them down but will truly rely on the Lord, the Holy One of Israel. A remnant will return… to the Mighty God” (Isaiah 10:20–21). The remnant are those who stop relying on the world for strength and return

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