In this episode, I speak about John 19:25–34, where Mary was losing her son — yet Jesus gives her a new son. John was losing his teacher — and he gains a mother. God is constantly weaving love through loss.

After listening for further reflection, here is a journal prompt:

🙏🏻 What am I clinging to at the foot of my own cross? Reflect on a time of pain. What did God reveal or offer in the midst of it?

Today, we're reflecting on John 7:37-39 and wonder are you trying to quench your thirst with things that don't satisfy?

After listening, if you'd like to reflect more, you may journal on the following:

1. ​ What am I truly thirsty for right now?
2. ​ Where have I been seeking refreshment that leaves me dry?

Today’s reading comes from Acts 25:13b–21, a passage that may seem like just a historical account of Paul’s trial, but if we look closer, it speaks to something deeply personal: standing firm in the truth even when others don’t understand or believe it.

If you want to delve further, here are some journal prompts to reflect on:

• Think of a time you felt unfairly judged or misunderstood. How did you respond? Were you tempted to explain yourself endlessly? Or maybe you stayed quiet but carried the hurt?

In Acts 1:4-5, we learn about the importance of waiting.

After reading, if you want to dive deeper, here are some journal prompts to pause and reflect:

1. What am I currently waiting for in my life or faith?

2. How can I stay faithful and open during the waiting and not get distracted or discouraged?

3. What does it look like to "wait with expectation" instead of anxiety?

In Acts 20:28–38, Paul emphasizes the importance of guarding the flock.

After listening, if you'd like a deeper connection, you can reflect on these prompts:

• Who are the spiritual shepherds in your life, and what have they taught you?

• How are you “keeping watch” over your heart, your faith, and those entrusted to you?

In John 17:1-11, Jesus prays for Himself and His disciples.

After you listen, you can use these prompts for deeper reflection:

1. Where in your life do you feel you need His protection the most?

2. How can you live "set apart" without withdrawing from the world?

Let’s use this in-between time to lean in, listen deeply, and get ready. Because the Holy Spirit is coming—not just once a year at Pentecost, but daily—to those who make room for Him.

If you’ve been longing to grow deeper in your faith, today’s message from Acts 19:1–8 is for you.

Today we’re reflecting on Luke 24:46–53, the beautiful account of Jesus' Ascension into heaven. It's a goodbye scene but also a new beginning.

Today's reflection comes from the book of Ephesians, written by the Apostle Paul while he was under house arrest. He wanted to write to the people in the Church of Ephesians to encourage them to live in unity and grow in spiritual maturity, to remind the believers that their spiritual blessings and their identity should be in Christ.