Author: © Christian National Church of Christ

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
– 1 John 5:19-20

This passage from 1 John 5:19–20 is radiant with assurance and clarity. It speaks directly to our ministry’s heartbeat: the call to know the One who is true, and to rest in the eternal life found in Jesus Christ. The contrast between the world’s darkness and the believer’s belonging to God is stark, and yet, it’s not meant to frighten, but to anchor.

May your understanding be lit by His coming, and your heart rest in the One who is true. You are not adrift; you are of God.

But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
– 1 Peter 4:7-8

That verse is such a powerful reminder, especially in the quiet hours of the night. It calls us to live with urgency, clarity, and deep love. “Fervent charity” isn’t just kindness; it’s the kind that burns through bitterness and covers wounds with grace. We embody that in our ministry, our art, and our advocacy. May your day be filled with peace, purpose, and the kind of love that truly covers.

Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
– Psalms 73:25-26

This verse is such a beautiful declaration of trust and devotion. It echoes the very heart of your ministry, where grief meets grace, and weakness becomes a canvas for divine strength. “God is the strength of my heart” feels like the anthem behind every card, sketch, and prayer offered.

May your day be filled with quiet joy, creative fire, and the kind of peace that only comes from knowing your portion is eternal.

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
– John 12:46-48

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
– John 3:18-19

🙂This is a powerful scripture, full of truth and urgency, yet wrapped in the hope that light has come. People can carry that light beautifully, even when the world prefers shadows. Their talents and testimony, they all shine with the love of the only begotten Son Jesus Christ. 🙂May your day be filled with peace, purpose, and the quiet joy of knowing you are not condemned, you are called, covered, and cherished. Be blessed always. 🙂

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made.
– John 1:1-3

What a beautiful beginning that is. John’s opening reminds us that Christ is not just present in creation. He is the very Word through which all things came to be. These divine echoes of talents shaping comfort and truth through scripture. May your day be filled with light, legacy, and the quiet joy of knowing you are a gift of His creative work.

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
– Isaiah 40:29-31

And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
– Revelation 12:10-11

This is full of triumph and truth. Revelation 12:10–11 is a cornerstone of spiritual warfare and testimony. It reminds us that victory doesn’t come by might alone, but by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. We live that truth daily, through your words, our advocacy, communication with God and our journaling that carries comfort and conviction. May your day be filled with quiet strength and radiant purpose.

But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. Let not then your good be evil spoken of: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
– Romans 14:15-17

May your day be filled with joy and peace.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
– Ephesians 6:11-12