Embracing Divine Peace: Your Inner Umpire

"May the Lord look on you with favor and give you peace." (Numbers 6:26) The peace of God serves as an umpire in your life.  It is the ruling authority in all your decision-making processes. You know that if you do not experience a supernatural sense of peace when assessing options, your inner umpire has called it a strike. Rather than giving up, you wait patiently for the next opportunity to try a different approach. That way, when the next opportunity arises, you are on deck, ready […]

https://lastwordrecovery.com/2026/06/26/embracing-divine-peace-your-inner-umpire/

The Spiritual Connection Between Humans and Animals

"There will be two of every kind of bird, animal, and crawling thing. They will come to you to be kept alive." (Genesis 6:20) You care deeply about animals, and you understand their fundamental value to the ecosystem of this planet. You sometimes prefer the company of animals to humans because you appreciate their non-judgmental acceptance. You realize that the human connection to animals is a deeply spiritual bond. Medical breakthroughs and scientific discoveries are dependent upon the […]

https://lastwordrecovery.com/2026/06/20/the-spiritual-connection-between-humans-and-animals/

Sheltered by Faith: Understanding Noah’s Journey

"But I promise to keep you safe in the ship, with your wife, and your sons and their wives." (Genesis 6:18) The story of Noah began with a simple request from God to build a boat, long before the rain appeared. God selected a good man who was living in the midst of a violent, unjust, hate-filled world.  Much like Noah, you are a good person living in a very hostile time. And, like Noah, God has selected you for a special task which will protect your family and preserve the values you […]

https://lastwordrecovery.com/2026/06/18/sheltered-by-faith-understanding-noahs-journey/

Understanding Tests: Patience as a Path to Growth

When caught up in a moment of testing, we must resist letting our feelings and circumstances serve as a litmus test for our faith. It is not healthy, nor is it accurate. Tests are for the express purpose of developing patience. Whether the tests come from internal or external forces, they have a purpose. Some of the tests we face are due to our own weaknesses and might easily become our demise, but even then, God always has a better plan. Any test that activates patience is beneficial. Guilt […]

https://lastwordrecovery.com/2026/05/12/understanding-tests-patience-as-a-path-to-growth/

How Babies and Tomatoes Teach Us About Perfection

People commonly use the word perfect to describe a newborn baby. Babies are inadequate in every way. They are unable to feed themselves, walk, read, or even roll over. Sometimes they cry or make messes. Yet, we say they are perfect. Every stage is perfect and necessary in the process of transitioning to the next stage. A tiny green tomato on the vine is a perfect tomato, although it does not have the color, flavor, or texture of a fully ripened tomato. The tiny green fruit is perfect, but it […]

https://lastwordrecovery.com/2026/05/05/how-babies-and-tomatoes-teach-us-about-perfection/

Can We Be Perfect? Exploring Jesus’ Challenge

Therefore, be perfect, even as your Father who is in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48 We wonder why Jesus would make such an outrageous suggestion. How could we possibly ever be perfect? Ironically, when we claim that we are not perfect, we are speaking in direct opposition to these words of Jesus. We certainly don’t want to do that! Since we believe that the words of Jesus are our truth, His invitation to be perfect sparks our curiosity and draws us into its multi-dimensional mystery. If […]

https://lastwordrecovery.com/2026/05/03/can-we-be-perfect-exploring-jesus-challenge/

From Struggle to Serenity: Embracing Change

Greed, lust, strife, envy, deception, and fear were familiar to us. Generosity, honesty, loyalty, wisdom, honor, and humility existed outside of our comfort zone. These traits seemed unattainable for those of us who seemed so deeply damaged. We sometimes felt it was impossible to be comfortable in such unfamiliar territory. Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” (Mark 10:27) Within these words of […]

https://lastwordrecovery.com/2026/05/01/from-struggle-to-serenity-embracing-change/

4/27 How to Recognize Divine Helpers in Your Life Journey

Exodus 4:27 Meanwhile the Lord said to Aaron, “Go out into the desert to meet Moses.” When Aaron went, he met Moses at Sinai, the mountain of God, and greeted him. You have always known that God has a special plan for your life, but the questions of what, when, how, and where, remain unanswered. Like Moses, you have a burning desire to impact the lives of others, bringing social justice to a world filled with inequalities. You faithfully spend your days tending to the duties […]

https://lastwordrecovery.com/2026/04/27/4-27-how-to-recognize-divine-helpers-in-your-life-journey/

I'm trying to watch #DivineDestiny for die #CQLCast, but the main character is soooo annoying.
#cdrama
His lying is the problem of every other character. They literally would be happier, all of them, if he wasn't there. How am I supposed to like that character?