Good Morning. Looking for Book recommendations to add to my collection. I'm currently reading 90 minutes in Heaven by Don Piper and it's so hard to put down. Who is your Favorite Author or what book do you think I just MUST read?

🌟 Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts God has uniquely equipped every believer with spiritual gifts—tools meant to serve, strengthen, and build the Body of Christ. These gifts look different for everyone, and you often discover them by stepping out and serving. Pay attention to what feels natural, what brings joy, and where you see spiritual fruit. Your gifts aren’t meant for spotlight—they’re meant for impact. As you use them, God grows them. What gifts do you sense God developing in you right now?

As Christmas approaches, we often prepare our homes, our gifts, and our schedules—but God also invites us to prepare our hearts. One of the most powerful ways to do that is through forgiveness. Why Forgiveness Matters This Season: ✨ Christmas is about grace. Jesus came to offer us forgiveness we could never earn. Extending that same grace to others reflects His heart. ✨ Forgiveness brings freedom. Holding onto hurt only weighs us down. Releasing it opens the door for peace, healing, and joy. ✨ It restores relationships. Sometimes a simple step toward forgiveness can begin healing wounds that have lingered too long. ✨ It honors the meaning of Christmas. The birth of Christ is God’s gift of reconciliation to us. Forgiving others is our way of passing that gift forward. As we enter this special season, may we not only celebrate Christ’s birth—but also choose to let go, forgive, and allow His love to fill the places where hurt once lived. Forgiveness prepares our hearts for Christmas more than anything we wrap or decorate. 🎁❤️

Luke 1 gives us a powerful picture of what real faith looks like through Mary’s response to God. ✨ Mary Shows Us Faith in Three Ways 1. She Was Afraid, but Still Available Gabriel tells her, “Do not be afraid.” God’s calling doesn’t always feel comfortable, but His favor meets us in the unknown. 2. She Asked Honest Questions Mary’s “How will this be?” shows that faith doesn’t mean having everything figured out. It means trusting God even when the process is unclear. 3. She Surrendered Fully Her response, “I am the Lord’s servant,” is one of the greatest acts of faith in Scripture. She said yes even without knowing every detail. ✨ Praise Before the Promise Mary worshiped God before the miracle was visible (Luke 1:46–55). That’s what faith looks like—celebrating what God is doing even while waiting. 💬 Reflection for the Community Where is God asking you to trust Him the way Mary did—with surrender, courage, and a willing heart?

One of the most beautiful ways we can live out our faith is by caring for those who are often forgotten—the lonely and the elderly. Many of them carry stories, wisdom, and hearts longing for connection. A simple act of kindness can mean more than we’ll ever know. Here’s how we can serve them well: 🤝 Be present. Sometimes the greatest gift is simply showing up. A conversation, a smile, or even sitting with someone can make a huge difference. 📞 Reach out intentionally. A phone call, a message, or a visit can brighten their day and remind them they are not alone. 💬 Listen with compassion. Many elderly individuals feel unheard. Giving them space to share their stories honors their journey. 🙏 Pray for them. Lift them up in prayer—ask God to comfort them, strengthen them, and surround them with love. 💛 Serve with Jesus’ heart. When we care for the lonely and elderly, we reflect the compassion of Christ. He calls us to love those who may be overlooked by the world. Let’s choose to be His hands and feet—bringing comfort, companionship, and the love of Jesus to those who need it most.