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As the year begins to wind down, reflection seems to come naturally. We look back on what we carried, what stretched us, what surprised us, and what quietly shaped us. We also begin to look ahead, imagining what the next year might hold and wondering if we are ready for it. When I reflect on this year, one word keeps rising to the surface: courage . This has been a year that required courage to embrace and courage to release. Courage to begin new things and courage to stop wh

There is an image many of us know well. A little girl clutches her small teddy bear and hesitates as Jesus gently asks her to give it to Him. She says, “But I love it.” Jesus holds a much larger bear behind His back and quietly says, “Trust me.” I have seen this picture many times, yet it still reaches something inside me. It is a reminder of how hard it can feel to let go of something familiar, even when God is inviting us into something greater. Sometimes the fear of losing

Have you ever held onto something simply because you thought you needed it for where you were headed? Maybe it was a commitment, a group, a dream, or even an identity you were trying to grow into. Letting go can feel like losing ground. Change can feel like risk. And the fear of missing out on opportunities can make us stay connected to things long after God has whispered that it’s time to release them. Last year, I found myself in that exact place. I joined a community I tru

We all have moments we wish we could hide, yet God continues His good work through every detour. Philippians 1:6 reminds us that our past does not cancel our purpose. This week’s Midweek Pause invites you to rise with clarity, courage, and the confidence that God is still shaping your story with grace and intention.

When I was younger, and my mom needed me to do something, she would call out, “Michelle, come please.” I would respond, “I’m coming,” but...