Scripture:  “Arise therefore, and build…” — 1 Chronicles 22:19 An elderly carpenter, eager to retire, agreed to build one final house at his employer’s request. But his heart wasn’t in it—he used poor materials and cut corners. When he finished, his employer handed him the keys. “This is your house,” he said. The carpenter was shocked! Had he known he was building his own home, he would have built it with better care. David understood the importance of building with purpose.

Scripture:   “First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”  — Matthew 7:5 NASB If you’ve ever watched timber salvaging from the water you know the work can be intense. One of the most intense tasks is when the crews dive deep into murky water searching for massive logs sunken beneath the surface. They can’t see clearly, the water is dark, and everything gets distorted. But they still plunge beneath the sur

Scripture:   “I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers… I appeal to you for my son Onesimus.”  — Philemon 4, 10 Conflict is never pleasant, but in Christ it becomes purposeful. Paul’s letter to Philemon shows us that tension doesn’t have to end in division—it can become a doorway for grace. Instead of running from conflict or trying to overpower it, believers can see it as an opportunity to glorify God, serve others, and grow in Christlikeness. When handled with