MIDWEEK REFLECTIONS

As the Christian goes through subsequent trials, our hearts are being purified. When we glorify God through these trials, the dross plaguing the heart is removed and we will shine with the pure light of the Refiner.

When we go through extended periods without encouragement, sin creeps in and robs us of the joy of remembering God's promises and steadfast love.

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭(ESV) Today—January 27, 2026–my mother handed me something she had found around their house. She said, “I know you’re always asking me for things your grandfather wrote down; I found this today.” She then handed me a small piece of paper—maybe 2x5 in