First 5

Where we see ruins today, Jesus will bring forth complete restoration. Where we see brokenness now, He will transform it into beauty forever. Where we feel alone, one day Jesus will be with us for all eternity. | Michelle Martino

Ever since God created us, His plan and promise has always been to dwell among us. | Valarie Bastek

No matter how heavy life gets, our heavenly inheritance will never change and never end. | Becky Beresford

Let's live every minute of every day counting the joy of right now and anticipating the joy of eternity. | @LysaTerKeurst

Our heavenly Father who counts and carries every tear today will one day cancel them forever. | Brittany J. Turner

Isolation sets us up to be swallowed by discouragement, but Scripture repeatedly points us to the importance of community. | Lyli Dunbar

We can look forward to standing in God's presence in eternity, not with shame but with celebration. | Cara Blondo

Our journey of faith is not a quick sprint but a long, hilly marathon. Our finish line is eternal life with Christ. | Dr. Melissa Wetzel

A deeper understanding of Christ increases our desire to faithfully serve Him, and faithfully serving deepens our understanding of Christ. | Shelby Worsham

The Holy Spirit continually transforms our hearts and minds to align with God’s will. Our role is to choose obedience step by step. | Trisha Hawk

God, give us hearts that crave Your Word, commitment to do what You say, and bravery to share Your Truth with others. —Catherine Martinez

You are not disqualified from the opportunities God has placed in your heart. You can make a difference despite what others may see as your insufficiencies. | Victoria Riollano

This is who we are: sinners changed by Jesus. We belong to Him, we are becoming more like Him, and He identifies us as His own. | Erica Wiggenhorn

Our love for each other is a living testimony of God’s love for us through Christ. | Lisa Alvin-Meyer

As we do the Lord's work, we have access to both supernatural stamina and supernatural rest in Christ. | Felicia Caid Smith

Nothing can take our eternity away. Because of that, we can choose to rejoice even in this moment, even in this pain. —Kayla Ferris

Let's simply rejoice in what Christ has done for us and stop our feeble attempts to earn His free gift of life. | Nichole Stern

Seeing ourselves in the light of our sin is humbling. Yet it also allows us to fully appreciate God's incredible mercy in bringing us to Himself. | Bronwyn Cardwell

Jesus accomplished what other sacrifices never could: He permanently removed our sin. —Brittany Tate

Our faith in Jesus is not just about what we believe intellectually. It’s about letting Truth shape the way we actually live. | Kelley Brown