God's Golden Sunset Blog 1: Paused in Pain, Not Defeated There are seasons when life forces us to pause not because we’re lazy, but because we’re hurting. Pain has a way of slowing us down, and sometimes that pause is necessary. Rest is not weakness; it’s wisdom. But a pause is not permission to quit. Even in pain, God is still present. The enemy wants to convince us that because we stopped, we’ve failed. But Jesus reminds us in John 10:10  that He came to give us abundant li

Series: “Walking Our Own Path” Part 1: Everyone Grows at Their Own Pace Scripture:  Romans 8:28 ~ “ All things work together for good to those who love God. Message:  Growth is personal. Trying to push or rush others (even with love) can create tension. We are all on unique paths, and learning to honor that is a sign of maturity. Reflection & Action:  Today, notice areas where you might be impatient with yourself or others. Pause, breathe, and trust the timing. Part 2: Accoun

There are moments in life when the weight of pain feels overwhelming when emotions rise, the hurt is loud, and our flesh wants to take over. In those moments, it’s tempting to react from our feelings rather than from faith. But sometimes the holiest thing we can do is “pause in our pain”. Not rush. Not run. Not numb it. PAUSE. In that pause, we make room to remember that God is present, even when the situation makes no sense. Jesus Himself reminds us in John 10:10 that while