THE POUR

52 Weeks of Faith Brewed Strong and Bold, One Week at a Time. A weekly pour of Scripture and reflection. On The Table: Espresso Shot of Scripture “In everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Brewing Truth Bitterness never starts loud; it starts small —a wound unaddressed, a disappointment rehearsed, an entitlement fed. Left alone, it becomes a root that hardens the heart, poisons relationships, and blinds us to the goodn

52 Weeks of Faith Brewed Strong and Bold, One Week at a Time. A weekly pour of Scripture and reflection. On The Table: Espresso Shot of Scripture “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 Brewing Truth Fear is not merely an emotion; it is a spirit that seeks to control our obedience, our witness, and our confidence in God. Paul reminds Timothy—and us—that fear is not from God. Instead, God equips His people wit

52 Weeks of Faith Brewed Strong and Bold, One Week at a Time. A weekly pour of Scripture and reflection. On The Table: Espresso Shot of Scripture “…not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” — Hebrews 10:25 Brewing Truth The Spirit doesn’t mince words: isolation isn’t neutral. It’s disobedience. The early believers were tempted—just like we are—to drift, withdraw, keep t

52 Weeks of Faith Brewed Strong and Bold, One Week at a Time. A weekly pour of Scripture and reflection. On The Table: Espresso Shot of Scripture “Do nothing from selfish ambition or vain glory, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; not merely looking out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” — Philippians 2:3–4 Brewing Truth Paul draws a sharp line between ambition fueled by pride and a life shaped

52 Weeks of Faith Brewed Strong and Bold, One Week at a Time. A weekly pour of Scripture and reflection. On The Table: Espresso Shot of Scripture “But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment.” — 1 Timothy 6:6 Brewing Truth Paul reminds Timothy that true wealth is not measured in possessions, status, or what others have. Contentment is not passive resignation but active trust in God’s provision. When godliness and contentment come together

52 Weeks of Faith Brewed Strong and Bold, One Week at a Time. A weekly pour of Scripture and reflection. On The Table: Espresso Shot of Scripture “ Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ” — Philippians 4:6 Brewing Truth Paul writes with boldness: anxiety is not optional. The command is clear — “Be anxious for nothing.” But God doesn’t leave us in empty space. He gives us the way: prayer, pe