Devotions

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word Christmas? Is it the presents, the Christmas tree, or skating? Personally, the first thing I think of is sitting in front of the cozy fire with my family, opening presents. I love all of that, yet every year I have to remind myself that Christmas isn't really about the temporary things—it's about worshiping Jesus. The center of Christmas should be worshiping and celebrating Jesus, not things of this world. The

I was listening to a podcast recently about godly friendships and what it truly means in a world of worldly people. It really struck me how deep friendships can be. This will be one of the last posts of 2025, so, enjoy! About a month ago, I was at my cousin’s house for the day. We watched a movie, ate snacks, and played games, just fooling around. My aunt kicked us outside that afternoon, so we went for a walk to the park. My sister and other cousin walked ahead of us, and wh

I just LOVE Matthew 5, especially the first 12 verses. "And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:2--3 Today we are going to be looking at Matthew 5:1--3. Blessed are the poor in spirit. To put it simply, "poor in spirit" is recognizing one's need for God and acknowledging God's plan for you. This is another way you can Shine Bright for Jesus. Now let's dig into the Word. First, recognizin

There are a few people in my life who I really admire. My parents, a few of my aunts, and a friend. I want to be like them. Shining bright is like being a role model for others. You should want to be an example to others, especially those younger than you. But who is our role model as girls who want to shine bright? The answer is Jesus. Jesus is our role model, and we should want to be just like Him. "God called you to do good," it says in 1 Peter 2:21, even if we have to suf

"No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house." Luke 8:16 How Have you ever thought something like, "There's nothing I can do to help or change this world. I couldn't tell others about Jesus or anything like that. No way!" I've thought this many times. "I can't make a difference, I'm just a kid." Then I came across a verse from 1 Timothy: "Don't let anyone think