I Choose Today...

I Choose Today to Set Priorities

My husband and I have some longtime friends who opened up about a struggle they were having in their marriage. The root of their tension was simple but significant—they weren’t prioritizing time together. Each had their own agenda of what needed to be done, but more often than not, those plans didn’t include the other person. Eventually, feelings of neglect surfaced, and with them came tension, misunderstanding, and blame. We shared with them what has helped us stay connected through the busyness of life: intentional touchpoints. Every morning, we “meet” in my husband’s office for coffee, conversation, a short devotional, and prayer. We call it our touchpoint. It typically lasts between 15–30 minutes, depending on the day. Then on Fridays after work, we unwind on the back porch—just the two of us. No agenda. Just connection. These two intentional moments have done wonders for our relationship. We’ve learned more about each other, had lively conversations, laughed together, cried together, asked for forgiveness, and extended it freely. But there’s another relationship that deserves this same kind of intentionality—our relationship with our Heavenly Father. When I set aside time to be with God, everything shifts. Our relationship deepens, strengthens, and flourishes. I

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I Choose Today to Be Part of the Restoration

Last time, I shared how the Bible isn’t just a book of rules or doctrine—it’s a story of relationship. But that relationship isn’t static. It’s redemptive. It’s active. And it’s still unfolding today. So today, I choose to be part of the restoration. Let’s go back to Acts 10. Peter. Cornelius. A rooftop. A vision. A meal. A house full of Gentiles. And a moment that changed everything. Jesus had already spoken the commission in Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”” The gospel had reached Jerusalem, Judea, even Samaria. But it hadn’t crossed the line from Jew to Gentile. Not yet. Peter’s vision wasn’t just about food. It was about people. It was about us. When he stepped into Cornelius’s house, Peter stepped into something uncomfortable, unfamiliar—and holy. And when he spoke about Jesus, the Holy Spirit fell on that house just like at Pentecost. Peter didn’t know how eternally impactful going over to one person’s house would be. One simple request. One simple yes. One simple house. But it became

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I Choose Today to Be a Mirror

My hope and prayer is that my actions reflect God’s goodness to those who see me. I desire to represent God to those in my sphere of influence—even to those I interact with at the store, at the coffee shop, or those I pass along the street. I want them to see my face reflecting God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit—through my countenance, in my smile, and through my eyes. How do I do this? How can I know and reflect Jesus? John 1:1 tells us how: “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Jesus is the Word. Knowing Jesus is knowing the Word of God! How awesome is that? Like any relationship, it grows with time and intentionality. When I first met my husband, we spent all our free time together, getting to know each other—our likes, dislikes, tendencies, mannerisms, and personalities. As the years have passed, we’ve continued to make intentional time for one another, investing in what matters to each other, and growing together. Lasting relationships, like marriage, take time, intentionality, commitment, and love. And as the Church, we are the bride of Christ. That means we

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I Choose Today to Show Up

Last year, I found myself in a weakened state—and Satan seized the opportunity to torment me. I felt stuck. Unmotivated by almost everything—my work, my relationships, even my walk with the Lord. I was going through the motions without any real feeling. I lived like I was lost, and I didn’t know how to find my way out. That’s when the lies got louder. You hold no value. You’ll never measure up. Remember what they said about you? Satan repeated the negative words spoken over me in my early years and amplified them until I could barely hear the truth. And in that fragile place, I believed them. I remember taking a walk one day, crying out—literally crying out—to the Lord. And He met me. Right there. Right in the middle of the mess. All I had in me was this: I showed up. That’s what He spoke to my heart. Just show up. So I did. I showed up for quiet time, and He was there. He listened. He began healing my heart. He gently revealed the roots behind the perception of being stuck. He not only restored my faith—He strengthened it. He didn’t just revive my motivation—He gave

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I Choose Today to Answer the Call to Action

When I first started writing this blog, I had no idea what I was doing—only that the Lord was prompting me to share. Since then, I’ve learned a lot about how to write, how to connect, and how to end a post with something called a call to action. In writing terms, a call to action encourages someone to respond. To move. To engage. But the truth is, calls to action didn’t originate with marketing or blogs. They’re woven all throughout Scripture. The Bible is full of divine invitations that required someone to take a step of faith: • Abraham was called to leave everything familiar and go to an unknown land. • He later readied his son for sacrifice in obedience to God’s voice. • Moses’ parents defied Pharaoh and hid their baby boy. • Noah built an ark when rain didn’t even exist yet. • Esther risked her life to stand before the king and save her people. • David stepped onto the battlefield with a sling and a stone. • Jesus Himself told us to go into all the world and preach the gospel. • And the greatest call to action? Jesus answering the call to be

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