(Read first, then hold your place in Hosea 4 for the days ahead.) “Come, let us return to the LORD.For He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bandage us. He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, That we may live before Him. So let us know, let us press on to know the LORD. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, Like the spring rain watering the earth.” –  Hosea 6:1–3 No matter how long...

Jeremiah 7:1–7 There is something about the turn of a new year that invites reflection. We pause, look back, and quietly ask ourselves what needs to change. The New Year can bring new resolve. We reset priorities, adjust plans, and adopt habits we hope will lead to different outcomes this time around. Recently, while spending several quiet days near the Rio Grande River in Colorado, I found myself thinking about that familiar rhythm. Morning prayer walks, crisp air, and long moments of...

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” – Corrie Ten Boom How do you feel about the New Year? For many of us, the entire month of January is a mix of excitement and uncertainty. We look ahead with hope for fresh beginnings, but we also feel the weight of the unknown. Will this year bring breakthroughs or challenges? Success or struggle? Personally, I love this season because it reminds me of the excitement of starting anew. It’s a time to pause, seek God in prayer, and...