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Who is Jesus to You?
"But what about you He asked. Who do you say I am?" Matthew 16:15 NIV Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we open Your Word, remove every distraction and help us see Jesus more clearly than ever before. May this not simply be a lesson about Him, but an encounter with Him. Reveal to us who He truly is and what it means to follow Him. Transform our hearts as we behold Your Son. In Jesus' name, A
Ron and Star Nelson
3 days ago3 min read
We Have This Treasure
2 Corinthians 4:7 (CSB) "Now we have this treasure in clay jars, so that this extraordinary power may be from God and not from us." Heavenly Father, Thank You for reminding us today that our greatest possession is not found in what we own but in who lives within us. Thank You for placing the priceless treasure of Your grace, Your Spirit, and Your gospel into our lives. As we pause during this noonday hour, quiet our hearts so that we may recognize the incredible privilege of
Ron and Star Nelson
Jul 223 min read
A Heart of Flesh
"Lord, Keep My Heart Tender" Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for another opportunity to gather in Your presence. Thank You for Your mercy that greeted us this morning and for Your faithfulness that has sustained us throughout our lives. Lord, before we ask You to change our circumstances, we ask that You change us. Search our hearts today. Wherever pride has hardened us, soften us. Wherever disappointment has discouraged us, restor
Ron and Star Nelson
Jul 134 min read
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Unseen Blessings
"So, we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 22, 20253 min read
How Do You Know You’re Being Led by God?
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." — Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Father, I long to be led by You. Quiet the noise...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 20, 20254 min read
“Did Jesus Use Safe Conversations? Look No Further Than the Well”
In our age of polarization, the idea of Safe Conversations—dialogue that honors safety, connection, and mutual respect—is more important...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 19, 20254 min read
Perseverance Through Seasons of Transition
The Eye of the Tiger “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 16, 20253 min read
Grow a Spine — Standing Firm in a Shaky Political Climate
In a time when the political and cultural landscape feels increasingly unstable, these three words carry the weight of both conviction...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 14, 20253 min read
Reclaiming the Call: The Unshakable Legacy of African American Missionaries
"We are heirs of a great legacy—our ancestors carried the Gospel across oceans, through trials, and into nations. It is our time to rise...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 13, 20254 min read
“Give Me a C” – The Grade That Glorifies God
The 3 C’s to a Successful Marriage (Plus One) "Getting a 'C' on a class project may be disappointing... ...but when it comes to the...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 13, 20252 min read
When You Know God Is Protecting You
“The Lord is your protector; the Lord is a shelter right by your side. The sun will not strike you by day or the moon by night. The Lord...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 9, 20252 min read
Transformed by Truth
Gracious and Sovereign God, We come before You today, not just with open hands, but with open hearts and minds. You know our thoughts...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 9, 20253 min read
“A Very Big God”
Father, We come before You with hearts humbled by Your greatness. You are the God who formed the stars and called them each by name—and...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 7, 20253 min read
"Awake, O Sleeper!"
“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” — Ephesians 5:14 (ESV) In a time when “woke” has become a...
Ron and Star Nelson
May 6, 20251 min read
Thy Will Be Done
John 7:6 – "My time is not yet here; for you any time will do." 1 Samuel 16:7 – "The Lord does not look at the things people look at....
Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 25, 20252 min read
Pick Up and Return
“Return to Me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty. – Malachi 3:7 (NIV) Heavenly Father, Thank You for being a God of...
Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 25, 20252 min read
Applying the Blood of Jesus: A Covering of Power, Peace, and Protection
Father, I come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, acknowledging the mighty power of the blood of Jesus. Thank...
Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 22, 20253 min read
When God Withdraws: The Restless Soul of Saul
"Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him." —1 Samuel 16:14 (NIV) Gracious and...
Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 21, 20253 min read
The Towel, the Table, and the Garden
“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.” —John 13:14 (NIV) Thursday of Holy...
Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 17, 20253 min read
"We Have No King But Caesar"
No. We Have One King, and He is not Caesar. Jesus lived in a world not too different from ours today, rife with chaos, as Rome aimed to...
Harvey Kwiyani
Apr 16, 20252 min read
When God is Quiet – The Power of Holy Wednesday
On Holy Wednesday—often referred to as Silent Wednesday —the Gospel accounts go largely still. There are no parables from Jesus, no...
Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 16, 20253 min read
When the World Is Watching: A Call to Authentic Faith
In a world marked by noise, performance, and polarization, there is a quiet but pressing call rising from the heart of God to His people:...
Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 15, 20253 min read
Cleansing What’s Been Cluttered
“Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers… ‘My...
Ron and Star Nelson
Apr 14, 20252 min read
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