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Every so often, a news story really gets to me. This week, that story was anti-ICE protesters entering Cities Church in St. Paul, visibly rattling worshipers during their Sunday service (catch up here). I have issues with fear on Sunday mornings to begin with—I’ve written about more church...

Scripture Reading — Revelation 21:1-5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Revelation 21:5 Have you ever felt like you’ve missed an opportunity or that life has passed you by? Maybe you have faced setbacks, disappointments, or closed doors. It can be easy to feel...

The Power of a New Perspective Scripture Reading — Colossians 3:1-11 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2 In the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to become consumed by the distractions and stresses of the world. Our focus often shifts from eternal...

Scripture Reading — 2 Timothy 1:6-10 The Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear is one of the greatest obstacles to embracing newness. It can hold us back from stepping into the new chapters of our lives, from trusting God’s...

Scripture Reading — Ephesians 2:8-10 We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 As I think about the new year and fresh starts, I’m reminded of the deep truth that each one of us has a purpose—a purpose that was...

Scripture Reading — Matthew 7:24-27 Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24-25 When I reflect on times in my life when things seemed uncertain or challenging, I realize that what truly made the...

Scripture Reading — Isaiah 40:28-31 Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. Isaiah 40:31 The challenges of life can feel overwhelming at times. I remember when I was faced with a difficult decision that required more energy and wisdom than I felt I had within me. I tried to rely...

Scripture Reading — Jeremiah 29:10-14 “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 I remember a time in my life when everything seemed uncertain. It felt as though the world was moving by...

Scripture Reading — Hebrews 8:6-13 “I will make a new covenant with the people. . . . I will forgive their wickedness and remember their sins no more.” Hebrews 8:8, 12 I can still remember the first time I really understood the gift of God’s grace. I had been used to the idea of “earning”...

Scripture Reading — Romans 6:1-4 Just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4 One of the most powerful truths of the Christian faith is that we don’t have to stay the same. Through Jesus, we’ve been given the gift of new...

Scripture Reading — Psalm 118:24-25 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (NRSV) Psalm 118:24 Some mornings don’t feel worth rejoicing over. The weight of yesterday’s worries or the dread of today’s challenges can steal our joy before the day even begins...

Turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy . . . for he will freely pardon. Isaiah 55:7 There’s something powerful about a fresh start. Whether it’s a new year, a new chapter, or a new morning, we all long for the chance to begin again. But sometimes we wonder if God is really willing to give us...

Leaving The Past Behind By Darrell Delaney — Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Scripture Reading — Philippians 3:13-14 Forgetting what is behind . . . I press on . . . to win the prize for which God has called me. . . . Philippians 3:13-14 Some memories cling to us like shadows—our failures, our...

Scripture Reading — Romans 12:1-2 Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is. . . . Romans 12:2 Every January, people focus on external changes—better diets, improved finances, new routines. But a transformation that lasts always...

Scripture Reading — Colossians 3:12-14 Bear with each other and forgive one another. . . . Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love. . . . Colossians 3:13-14 At some point, we all face the sting of broken relationships. Whether it’s because of betrayal...

Scripture Reading — Romans 8:9-11 If Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. Romans 8:10 I used to think that becoming a new person in Christ meant I had to change myself—clean up, perform better, strive...

Scripture Reading — 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ. . . . 2 Corinthians 5:17 I’ve spent a lot of time in conversations with people who are holding on to shame, anger, or deep disappointment over things...

Scripture Reading — Philippians 3:13-14 Forgetting what is behind . . . I press on toward the goal. . . . Philippians 3:13 I remember cleaning out the garage one spring, determined to get rid of clutter. As I opened old boxes, I found items tied to painful memories—things I had held on to...

Scripture Reading — Romans 12:1-2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 There was a time in my life when I thought change had to begin by starting new routines, meeting new people, setting new goals, and so on. But no matter...

Scripture Reading — Lamentations 3:22–23 His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22–23 One of the most comforting things I have come to cherish is the rhythm of mornings. No matter how chaotic or discouraging the previous day was, the...