As this year comes to a close, it is clear that what we returned to most were not novel ideas, but necessary truths.

In unsettled seasons, God draws His people back to what sustains them.

The words that rose to the surface this year spoke of God’s faithfulness, the call to holiness, the proper handling of grace, the work of the Holy Spirit, the endurance of the righteous, and the longing for home.

These were not random interests. They were timely reminders, revealing both the pressure of the moment and the steady provision of a faithful God.

These 6 articles were not merely read more often than the rest on this site. They were returned to because they addressed the deeper needs of the moment.

My 10 Favorite Verses about God’s Faithfulness – In a year marked by uncertainty, many needed steady reminders that God remains faithful even when circumstances are not. This list post has been visited and read over 86,000 times over the last 12 months.

10 Life Lessons from Job – These reflective lessons resonated with readers who were learning that faithfulness does not always prevent suffering, but it does sustain us through it.

7 New Testament Verses on Holiness that Every Christian Should Ingest – As moral lines blurred and convictions were tested, this post reminded believers that holiness is not optional, but essential to life in Christ.

6 Ways Christians Can Abuse God’s Grace – This piece served as a loving correction, calling readers to receive God’s grace with gratitude rather than presumption.

5 Powerful Acts of the Holy Spirit – In a season that demanded more than human strength, many were drawn again to the Spirit’s active and empowering work.

5 of My Favorite Christian Songs About Home – This post touched a quieter longing, reminding us that beneath everything else is a God-given desire for belonging and ultimate rest.

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As we step into a new year, these reflections remind us that growth rarely begins with novelty; it begins with returning to what is true. God is faithful. Holiness still matters. Grace must be stewarded wisely. The Holy Spirit is actively at work. Endurance is possible. And our longing for home is not misplaced. My prayer is that we do not rush past these truths, but carry them with us, allowing them to shape how we live, how we worship, and how we follow Jesus in the days ahead.

“Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober” (1 Thessalonians 5:6).

Let’s pray.

Lord, we thank You for walking with us through every season of this past year. You have been faithful in ways we expected and in ways we did not. As we move forward, help us to remain watchful, grounded, and obedient to Your Word. Shape our hearts in holiness, anchor us in grace, empower us by Your Spirit, and keep our eyes fixed on the hope of our eternal home. We commit the year ahead to You, trusting that You will finish the good work You have begun. In Jesus’ name, amen.