faith in the fire What if the very thing you’ve been praying to get through is the very thing God is using to grow you? This week, Pastor Vivian challenged us to shift our perspective on trials and embrace the transformative work God desires to accomplish through life’s difficult seasons. Drawing from James 1–2 and Acts 10–14, the discussion centered on a powerful truth: trials are not just obstacles to overcome; they are opportunities for spiritual growth. Pastor Vivian remi

THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS Forgiveness is not always easy, but healing begins when we surrender our hurt to God. Just as Stephen demonstrated faith, courage, and forgiveness in the face of adversity, we are reminded that we can remain faithful even through our most difficult seasons. Release the bitterness, let go of the pain, and allow God to heal the places in your heart that still hurt. There is freedom in forgiveness, and God can restore what pain has touched. This week,

prepare + produce This week's Bible study session focused on the parables of the 10 virgins and of the talents. Pastor Vivian emphasized the importance of maintaining one's spiritual oil through consistent daily prayer and study, warning that delays often expose a lack of preparation rather than create it. She stressed that as stewards of God's gifts, including time, talent, and treasure, we must be faithful with what we've been entrusted with rather than burying or neglectin

accepting what god allows This week’s Hadassah Arise teaching reminded us to remain faithful even when our expectations do not match God's design. Through the story of Mary and Martha, we learned that God's timing is always better than our expectations. Pastor Vivian challenged us to hold on to the character of God. He hasn't failed us yet! WEEK 36 Readings: Day 176: Matthew 24:32-51 Day 177: John 17 Day 178: Matthew 26:35-27:31 Day 179: Matthew 27:32-66; Luke 23:26-56 Day 18

stay aligned This week’s Hadassah Arise teaching reminded us to stay aligned with God and remain faithful through every season. Through the Prodigal Son, we learned that discomfort can be God’s mercy calling us back to His purpose. The Rich Man and Lazarus reminded us that true relationship with God matters, while the Persistent Widow encouraged us to keep praying and believing even when answers are delayed. No matter the season, stay aligned, stay faithful, and keep trusting

the cost of following jesus This week, we were reminded that discipleship requires discipline, surrender, and a daily decision to follow Christ. Through Luke 9 and 18, we were challenged to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and surrender anything that has mastery over our lives. What are we willing to surrender to truly follow Jesus? WEEK 34 Readings: Day 166: John 6 Day 167: Matthew 19:16-30 Day 168: Luke 15-16 Day 169: Luke 17:11-37; 18 Day 170: Mark 10