SPRING FORTH NOW 2026

July 23

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

I Peter 3:15-16 (NIV)

Our communities know what it feels like to have hope questioned, yet God continues to raise up people whose lives answer doubt with faith. In 1 Peter 3:15–16 (NIV), Peter reminds us that Encountering The Holy begins by setting Christ apart as Lord in our hearts, so our hope is rooted in God's presence before it is spoken with our lips. What is High And Lifted Up is a life that responds to fear with faith, criticism with grace, and every challenge with quiet confidence in God. For a people whose resilience has strengthened families, churches, and neighborhoods across generations, this passage reminds us that our greatest witness is not winning every argument but faithfully living the hope we proclaim. Dream Big, because the hope God has placed within you is greater than every obstacle standing before you. Decide To Become someone whose character gives credibility to your convictions and whose life reflects Christ before your words ever do. Demonstrate Your Power by living with humility, speaking with gentleness, and encouraging your family and community, because a hope-filled life will always point someone toward God and help us all live High And Lifted Up.