Birds are born with the instinct to chip their way out of the shell, a grueling process that strengthens their muscles for life beyond. This first test of endurance mirrors our own growth—resilience forged through struggle, transforming weakness into strength. From hatching to flight, each stage of a bird’s journey reflects the beauty of perseverance and the promise of new beginnings.

Grief is a journey that reshapes us. Derrick Poston reflects on Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Christ and how it mirrors our own path from shock and sorrow to acceptance and renewed hope. Through presence, prayer, and gentle encouragement, we learn to release what was and embrace the life God continues to give.

Serving as a chaplain, Derrick Poston shares a moving encounter with a family mourning their patriarch—a man whose life embodied quiet devotion and hard work. Drawing from Matthew 25:23, Poston explores the spiritual weight of being “good and faithful,” linking biblical stewardship to the mission of Great Adventure Missions. From scholarships for ministers’ children to urgent requests from indigenous missionaries