There are tragic days, painful days, and days where life just stops. There are also days of joy, fun, and hope. With Christ as our Lord, it's important to not just hold on to Him during the tough times, but to fully enjoy the good times too.

Some of our worst decisions come when we put our faith in ourselves and what we can do. If we've developed a path of self-reliance, it's important to break out and trust and rely on God instead.

How do we treat people? In order to be hospitable, we have to know who we are with humility, and we have to value others more than ourselves.

God has given us so much, and He wants us to be obedient and faithful, whether that be in giving, serving, or blessing others. But our wants and desires and mistakes can get in the way of His plan.

As we attempt to parent our children to grow up healthy and godly, we look to inspiration from God's word. But training up our children is so much more than attending church together.

If we're living in extremes we can give in to things that injure our hearts and souls, and it can lead us to block blessings for others and not sacrifice for others. Let us surrender our will to Christ as we live with vision and temperance.

Identity is a huge word in today's world. Whether it's related to your job, your gender, your economic status, or a million other things...your identity can have a huge impact on what you think about God and what you think about yourself.

Jesus is the only one who can rescue us, and while He went to the cross meekly like a lamb, He rose in victory over death and hell like a lion. His power overcomes our failures and sin.

Today we take a day to stop and acknowledge God and His amazing presence and love for us. To thank Him, worship Him, and spend time with Him.

As we grow closer to Jesus, we must learn how to love and care for each other and remember each other's value to the Father. From the cradle to the grave, it's so important to care for our own spirituality as well as those around us.