SPRING FORTH NOW 2026

June 25

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

I Peter 2:21-25

What if Discerning The Holy means discovering that true strength is revealed not by retaliation but by faithful resilience? In I Peter 2, Christ leaves us an example of responding to suffering with integrity, entrusting Himself to God while bringing healing to others, reminding us that holiness is often demonstrated in how we carry ourselves through life's hardest moments. What is High and Lifted Up is a life that refuses to let pain become bitterness, injustice become hatred, or disappointment become the final chapter of the story. For a people whose history bears witness to extraordinary endurance, dignity, and faith in the face of oppression, this passage reminds us that God's power is revealed not only in deliverance but also in the grace to overcome without losing our humanity. Dream Big, because the Shepherd and Bishop of your soul is leading you beyond your wounds into a future marked by purpose, healing, and hope. Decide To Become someone who follows Christ's example of courage, compassion, and unwavering trust, knowing that your character is one of God's greatest testimonies through your life. Demonstrate Your Power by choosing forgiveness over vengeance, integrity over compromise, and purpose over pain, because those who walk in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd will continue to rise High and Lifted Up.