Some of the hardest lessons I’ve learned are that you can’t please everyone—and you were never called to. If we spend our lives chasing people’s approval, we’ll constantly change to fit their expectations. But when our desire is to honor Christ, we find the freedom to simply be faithful. Not

When God Carries You Through the Valley Learning to Trust God’s Faithfulness Key Scripture “The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22–23 (NASB 1995) There are certain days

Sometimes life feels heavier than we ever expected. There are days when the weight of uncertainty, disappointment, or loneliness seems impossible to carry. We wonder if anyone notices the battles we’re fighting behind the smile. But God does. He sees every tear you’ve cried when no one els

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Sometimes the greatest evidence that God is working isn’t that everything changes overnight—it’s that He gives you the strength to keep trusting Him one more day. Faith isn’t about having every answer. It’s about believing the One who does. No matter what you’re carrying today, don’t give up.

Over the past several months, God has been teaching me, challenging me, and reminding me that spiritual growth doesn’t happen overnight—it happens one faithful step at a time. I’m excited to share that Foundations of Faith – A Living Bible Study Series is now available! This resource includes

I’ll be honest—waiting has never been easy for me. I like to see progress. I like knowing where I’m headed. But some of the greatest lessons God has taught me didn’t come through quick answers; they came through seasons where I simply had to trust Him. Looking back, I can see that God wasn’t

The past couple of days haven’t gone the way I planned. The wildfire smoke drifting into our area has affected how I’ve felt, and I haven’t had the energy to record, write, or accomplish much. At first, I felt disappointed in myself because I’ve been trying to remain consistent. But I had to

This book represents far more than pages and ink. It represents nearly two years of perseverance, prayer, setbacks, revisions, and learning to trust God's timing. There were moments I questioned whether it would ever be finished. Today, seeing it in the hands of readers reminds me that

There was a time when I honestly wondered if this book would ever become a reality. Nearly two years of setbacks. Countless revisions. Unexpected obstacles. Moments when giving up seemed easier than pressing forward. But God wasn’t finished. Every delay taught me patience. Every obstac

Learning to Trust God’s Timing “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV) There was a time when I struggled with this verse. Not because I didn’t believe it…

Sometimes the greatest victories are the ones no one ever sees. There were days I questioned whether I was making any progress at all. Prayers that seemed unanswered. Dreams that felt delayed. Moments when giving up looked easier than pressing forward. But looking back, I realize God was

📖 THE BOOK THAT ALMOST NEVER HAPPENED For close to two years, I waited for this moment. When I first began the journey of publishing my first book, I never imagined how difficult it would become. There were delays. Disappointments. Money spent. Broken expectations. Files that had to be rec

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” — Philippians 1:6 (KJV) Have you ever looked at your life and felt like you should be further along by now? I know I have. There have been seasons where I questi

As we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as a nation, I’m reminded of an even greater freedom that has changed my life forever. I’ve learned that while political freedom is a blessing, true freedom is found in Jesus Christ. He sets us free from the burden of sin, the weight of guilt, and the chains

Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” As we reach the end of this journey, I hope you’ve discovered what I’ve been learning too: God is far more interested in transforming our

There was a time when I wondered if anything I was doing would matter. The prayers. The Bible studies. The long nights. The setbacks. The moments I wanted to quit. Looking back, I realize God wasn’t just building the work. He was building me. If you’re in a season where you don’t se

Scripture: John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.” As I reflect on this journey, I’m reminded that life is about more than accomplishments or recognition. One day, the things that seem so important now wil

Scripture: John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit; for without me you can do nothing.” As we’ve walked through this devotional together, one truth has become clear to me: everything comes back to staying close to Jesus. It’

After months of studying, writing, editing, and trusting God through every challenge, I’m excited to share my first published Bible study! Bible Studies with Chris J™ The Pentateuch Study Guide Genesis–Deuteronomy (Volume One) This study guide walks through the first five books of the Bible