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April 11: Harbour of Rest

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by: Tamelia Barriffe Key Text : Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Sometimes we become so focused on the current behavior that we never stop to consider the root behind it. We correct. We respond. We react. But we do not always pause to ask: “What is driving this?” Many of us, in painful moments, look for reassurance. We want something to ease the discomfort quickly. “It won’t happen again.” “Do you still care?” “Can we fix this?” But reassurance often lives at the surface and healing begins much deeper. Take for example a situation where trust is broken in a relationship. The husband confesses. He apologizes. He explains what he did, his actions, his choices, where he went.He expresses regret. But the wife’s focus is not on reassurance. She is not asking for comfort or quick answers. She is not even centered on replaying the event itself. Instead, she leans into a deeper question: “What led you here?” “What was happening within yo...
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April 10: Island Winds, Holy Spirit Move

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  by Dr. Terry-Ann Robinson Key Text - “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ During the Easter season in the Caribbean, the skies come alive. Children, parents, and friends gather in open fields and along hillsides, flying kites of every color, shape, and size. I remember stopping by the St. Ann Kite Festival in Jamaica and being struck by the beauty—kites dancing effortlessly across the sky while onlookers watched in awe. Just when you think you have seen the most beautiful kite then there appears another one.  A kite, no matter how beautifully made, cannot rise on its own. It depends entirely on the wind's power. When the wind is steady, the kite soars higher and remains stable. The tension on the string, guided by the hands of the flyer, keeps the kite from drifting away or crashing to the...
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April 9: Arise Before the Storm Clears

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  by: Tamelia Barriffe Key Text: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1  There are seasons in life where things are not falling apart, yet something within does not feel fully present. On the outside, everything appears intact. People show up, respond, lead, and continue to support others. Responsibilities are met, expectations are fulfilled, and from a distance, everything seems stable. Yet internally, there can be a quiet awareness that something is off. Not chaos, not crisis, but a subtle disconnection.  It is possible to be functioning and still not feel fully engaged. There may be mental overload, where thoughts are constantly active but lack clarity. There may be emotional suppression, where feelings are acknowledged but not processed. There may even be a kind of internal imbalance that does not present as a breakdown, but instead as distance. For example, distance from rest, from peace, and sometimes even fr...
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March 8: Rooted In His Love

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  Ephesians 3:17   “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love.” Recently I had two mature plantain trees in my yard. When the weather forecast warned of heavy winds, we decided to secure the plants with supports to help hold them up. Soon the winds came and they were ferocious. The trees rocked back and forth, swaying to and fro as the wind pushed against them. But they did not fall. Because they had support, the trees remained standing. Watching this reminded me of Ephesians 3:17 , which speaks about being rooted and grounded in love. Just like those plantain trees needed support during the storm, our lives need a foundation that can hold us steady when the winds of life begin to blow. His love becomes the foundation that keeps us strong. In life the winds will come. There will be seasons of uncertainty, fear, and unexpected challenges. Circumstances may rock us from side to side, just like the wind rocked those trees. But w...
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April 7: Faith that Moves

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Elder Stephanie Jackson  Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church  "Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain , remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you." In a world of turmoil,uncertainty and fear.  Truth and errors crosses path so many times,  that it leaves us in doubt and place us in a state of unbelief.  However the question may asked ,  how do you moved away from this state of unbelief to a state of belief? It is the strength of faith that will allow us to overcome our unbelief,  even the most modest amount as a mustard seed, has the potential to enable us to triumph over any obstacles.  We have to be deliberate in shifting our focus to renew our mind, taking intentional actions to cultivate our faith, removing doubt, knowing that God promises are true ! Because , faith is not "stagnant" faith moves ! Some time...
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April 6: Walking the Shoreline With Jesus

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by Nicola Blackmore  Key text: “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 There is something sacred about a shoreline.  The place where water meets land feels like a boundary — not fully sea, not fully earth. It’s a place of decision. In Gospel of Matthew 4, Jesus walked along the shore of Galilee and called ordinary fishermen to follow Him. They were at work: nets in hand, boats nearby and responsibilities waiting for them. Then, He simply said, “Follow Me.”  I imagine the sound of the waves that day. The smell of fish and salt. The weight of wet nets in their hands. Following Jesus was not convenient. It was disruptive. The shoreline becomes an object lesson for my own life. The water represents the familiar — my routines, my comfort, the identity I’ve built. The land represents the unknown future Christ is inviting me into and like those fishermen, I stand at the edge, holding my nets. Sometimes my “nets” are my plans, my exp...
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April 4: Waves of His Goodness

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  by Angela Hall Life can shift in a single moment. One phone call, one diagnosis, one emergency and suddenly the world you knew feels fragile beneath your feet. Yet even in those moments, when fear rises like a tide, God’s goodness rises higher. That truth became real to me the day my husband had a stroke. One moment he was standing strong, and the next, everything changed. The fear was immediate. The questions were overwhelming. The future felt uncertain and heavy. But even in the shock, even in the tears, even in the trembling of my own heart, something else began to rise around me: Waves of God’s goodness. Goodness in the quick response of the paramedics. Goodness in the calm hands of the doctors. Goodness in the prayers that poured in from every direction. Goodness in the strength I did not know I had. Goodness in the quiet assurance that God was still in control of the medical bills. When the MRI results came back, the doctor told us something unexpected that stunned me. He ...
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April 3: Island Praise

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  Dr. Terry-Ann Robinson Key Text: “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.” — Psalm 113:3 (KJV) We were tourists in a strange yet beautiful land. For the first time, we were traveling without our children, and our hearts were light with excitement as we embraced the rare gift of uninterrupted time together. Wanting to explore more of the town, we called a cab. The couple who picked us up were warm and friendly, the kind of people who make a place feel welcoming within moments. As we talked, they asked where we were from. When we told them we lived in the Cayman Islands, their faces lit up. They spoke eagerly about their desire to visit someday, sharing fond memories of other islands they had traveled to and how much they enjoyed the experience. Their joy reminded me of something important. There is truly something special about island life—something those of us who have lived on an island all our lives can easily take for grante...
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April 2: Do Not Let Go of My Hand

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KEY TEXT :  “For I the Lord your God will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’”    Isaiah 41:13 Sharon Campbell-Danvers  Kings Seventh-day Adventist Church  Many times we start out good, but our priorities get twisted along the way. There is a journey each of us has to take in this life, and deep down we know we cannot make it on our own. So we begin right, we call on God and say, “Lord, take my hand and walk with me.” And He does. He comes close, He leads, He guides, and step by step the journey begins to feel steady. Things start falling into place, doors open, and we see progress. We feel peace, we feel confident, and everything seems to be going well. But quietly, without even noticing, something begins to shift. Little by little we start to loosen our grip. Not all at once, but gently. We begin to feel like we understand now, like we are strong now, like we can manage.  And though we may not say it out loud, our hearts beg...
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April 1: Growing in Grace

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  by Arlene McLeod Scripture:   “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen.”  — 2 Peter 3:18   Grace is not something we simply receive once—it is something we grow into daily. Like a garden that needs sunlight, water, and time, our spiritual lives flourish as we continually lean into God’s grace. Many women carry the quiet weight of trying to “have it all together.” Between careers, family, relationships, and personal expectations, it is easy to fall into the trap of perfectionism. But grace reminds us: we are a work in progress, and that’s exactly where God meets us. Consider Sarah, a working mother of two. She often felt overwhelmed—juggling deadlines, school pickups, and the constant feeling that she was falling short somewhere. On particularly hard days, she would replay her mistakes: the forgotten meeting, the impatient tone with her children, the exhaustion that left her d...
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March 31: Stepping Into April with Expectation

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Stepping Into April with Expectation Key Text- Psalm 27:13–14  “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” As we step into April, we must pause and reflect: What is our posture? What is our plan? What is our expectation? Are we simply drifting through life, taking each day as it comes, or are we intentionally walking in alignment with God’s purpose for our lives? There are moments when it feels easier to go with the flow and allow life to unfold on its own. However, God has shown us time and time again that there is wisdom in preparation, intentionality in planning, and purpose in seeking His direction. Even as we make our plans, we must remain surrendered, allowing Him to order our steps and redirect us when necessary. So for April, I declare with confidence and faith: I shall not faint. I will not give in to discouragement or w...
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