Scripture often uses simple pictures to reveal deeper truth. Jesus spoke of lamps and oil when describing readiness—not to create fear, but to call us to faithfulness (Matthew 25:1–13). A lamp is only useful if it stays lit, and Scripture tells us that the Word of God is a lamp meant to guide our steps. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) Over time, it’s easy for light to grow dim—not because we stop believing, but because we stop tending what fuels it. Staying ready isn’t about intensity; it’s about consistency. Remaining in the Word keeps our hearts clear and our direction steady. Today, consider: What is currently fueling my spiritual life—and am I giving attention to what keeps the light burning? God honors a heart that chooses faithfulness, even in quiet, unseen ways. For those reading along with us: This reflection comes from Relationship Goals, available inside the ITC Classroom. You can find it here: 📍 Classroom → Relationship Goals → Chapter 1 → The Foundation for Every Relationship

Please pray for my son who is in jail my daughter,nephew and my ex wife they have been evicted from there home.

This morning I was thinking about holiness. I have things for God to help me on to achieve true holiness. God says to be holy as I am holy.

Every bride prepares—not based on preference, trend, or opinion—but with intention. No matter the style of the wedding, preparation is never optional. And Scripture reminds us that we, as the Church, are called the Bride of Christ. Preparation isn’t about appearances. It’s about alignment. It’s not about what feels important to us—it’s about what matters to God. Jesus often spoke about being ready, not rushed. Faithful, not frantic. Prepared, not passive (Matthew 25:1–13). And readiness is always a choice. This applies far beyond spiritual language. The way we prepare our hearts shapes how we live, how we love, and how we build relationships. When preparation is neglected, even good intentions begin to drift. Take a moment today to sit with this question: Am I giving my attention to what matters most to God—or just what feels urgent to me? God is faithful to meet us when our hearts are aligned with His. For those reading along with us: This reflection comes from Relationship Goals, available inside the ITC Classroom. You can find it here: 📍 Classroom → Relationship Goals → Chapter 1 → The Foundation for Every Relationship

Family, I want to invite you into something we’re going to walk through slowly and intentionally together. Inside the ITC Community, there’s a book called “Relationship Goals”. Over time, I’m going to share short reflections from it here—not to give everything away, but to open conversations that matter around marriage, family, faith, and covenant. At the heart of this book is a simple truth: our relationships thrive when they’re built on faith, not pressure… on covenant, not convenience. God designed marriage and family with purpose. And when those foundations are strong, everything connected to them—our homes, our churches, even our communities—are strengthened too. If you’re a Premium member and want to read along as we go, you can find the book here: 📍 Classroom → Relationship Goals If you’re not reading along, you’re still very much part of the conversation. These posts are meant to serve the whole family. For now, I’ll ask just one gentle question: Where do you sense God inviting you to grow—personally or relationally—in this season? We’ll take this one step at a time. No rush. No pressure. Just moving forward together.