Dear Embracers, One of the greatest blessings in life is having family and friends who love you enough to correct you. Not out of judgment, but out of care, a gentle nudge back to truth when you've drifted, a reminder of who you are when you've forgotten. Their honesty is a mirror, their love a compass. And above all, there's God, whose correction is never out of harshness, always out of love. He sees the whole picture, knows the heart, and leads with perfect wisdom. When those around us speak truth in love, it's often His voice echoing through theirs. So, here's to the people who challenge us, sharpen us, and walk with us toward better. And to the God who never stops refining us with grace.

Dear Embracers, Repentance is not a punishment; it's a pathway. A quiet turning of the heart back toward the One who never stopped loving you. It's the whisper of grace that says, “Come home,” even when you feel furthest away. God doesn’t meet us with shame. He meets us with open arms, with mercy that runs deeper than our regrets, and with joy that celebrates every return. In His presence, repentance becomes a beautiful exchange: sorrow for peace, guilt for forgiveness, distance for closeness. So, if your heart feels heavy, let it be lightened by this truth, God delights in restoring what was lost. Every tear shed in repentance waters the soil of a renewed life. And in that sacred moment, heaven rejoices. You are never too far gone. You are always one prayer away from grace.

Dear Embracers, Shanah Tovah U’Metukah! As the Hebrew New Year begins, may your heart be filled with gratitude for the blessings of the past and hope for the year ahead. Rosh Hashanah is more than a celebration; it’s a sacred invitation to reflect, renew, and reconnect with God’s presence in our lives. May the sound of the shofar awaken your spirit and may the sweetness of apples and honey remind you of the goodness that flows from divine grace. May God inscribe you in the Book of Life, surround you with peace, and guide your steps with wisdom and love. Praying for you a year of health, joy, and spiritual growth. May your prayers rise like incense, and may your soul be refreshed like dew in the morning. L’shanah tovah tikatevu, may you be written for a good year!

Dear Embracers, Walking with God is a journey of transformation; each step forward reveals more of His love, His grace, and His power. He doesn’t just take us from strength to strength; He lifts us from glory to glory. Even in quiet seasons, He’s working behind the scenes, shaping us into reflections of His beauty. So if today feels ordinary, remember: you’re on holy ground. The same God who parted seas and raised the dead is gently guiding you into deeper joy, deeper purpose, and deeper glory. Keep trusting. Keep praising. The best is yet to come.

Dear Embracers, Sometimes we carry thorns, quiet aches, persistent struggles, or burdens that never seem to lift. They press into our sides, reminding us of our humanity, our weakness, our need. But even with those thorns, God’s grace is not diminished. In fact, it shines brighter. His grace doesn’t remove every thorn, but it empowers us to walk anyway. To speak anyway. To love anyway. To do what He has called us to do, not because we are strong, but because He is. Just like Paul, who pleaded for the thorn to be taken away, we may not always get the answer we hope for. But we do get the promise: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9). So, if you’re feeling pierced today, remember: the thorn doesn’t disqualify you. It may just be the very thing that keeps you leaning into the One who called you. And His grace will carry you through. You’re still chosen. Still called. Still covered!