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Strength in the Shadow of Loss
Reading: 1 Samuel 30; Psalm 17; Psalm 143 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 30:4, 6 — “They wept until they could weep no more… but David found strength in the Lord his God.” Personal Reflection: Leadership can be lonely. Decisions made with prayer and conviction can still lead to criticism, rejection, and deep discouragement. David knew […]
The Stories We Tell and the Mercy We Choose
Dear Brothers and Sisters,I continue to think about the concept I shared last week regarding the stories we tell ourselves in our minds and the impact those have on our perspective. I’ve seen in my own life how these narratives shape how I interpret the circumstances around me—including the actions of others. Once a story […]
When God Decides the Path
Reading: Psalm 75:5–7Key Verse: Psalm 75:7 — “It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall.” Personal Reflection: God decides who will rise and who will fall. He determines what touches my life. Ecclesiastes 7:13 asks, “Who can make straight what God has made crooked?” Deuteronomy 32:4 reminds us, […]
Not Just “Dad” …
“We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord” – 2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV) On Oct 6, Dad Jantz began to experience some medical issues with his heart and was admitted to the hospital. Other complications arose during his stay and on Oct […]
Anger and Confronting a Brother
Reading: 1 Samuel 25Key Verse: 1 Samuel 25:3 “Thank God for your good sense! Bless you for keeping me from murder and from carrying out vengeance with my own hands.” Personal Reflection: There are moments when walking in the Spirit feels natural—like David in 1 Samuel 24, refusing to harm Saul despite immense pressure. His […]
Mercy in the Cave
Reading: 1 Samuel 24; Psalm 57; Psalm 58Key Verse: 1 Samuel 24:6 “The Lord forbid that I should do this to my lord the king. I shouldn’t attack the Lord’s anointed one, for the Lord Himself has chosen him.” Personal Reflection: How often do we treat someone not based on their current actions, but on […]
The Rock of Escape
Reading: 1 Samuel 23; Psalm 31; Psalm 54Key Verse: Psalm 54:3 “You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.” Personal Reflection: Lately, I’ve found myself lying awake at night—mulling over hard conversations, broken relationships, and the weight of shepherding those who are hurting. I […]
Our Story Drives Our Emotions
Reading: 1 Samuel 22; Psalm 52Key Verse: Psalm 52:8–9 “But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. For what you have done I will always praise you…” Personal Reflection: Emotions are poor guides. They rarely lead us to truth and […]
Interlocking Partners
What can you do with umbrellas, butterflies, seashells, and wrenches? With Legos, you can make a bouquet of flowers. Look at these flowers made of Legos: You probably found the butterflies. Did you find the umbrellas? What about the seashells and wrenches? Umbrellas, seashells, and butterflies for flower petals; and wrenches for pollen of the […]
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