greil merc glow-up haircut concept on radiant dawn, cause wdym only ike and mist gets an actual proper glow up that clearly shows the passage of three years time???
titania - cuts her hair into pixie after more or less overcoming her greif for greil during the three year gap. it grows until below the shoulder as of the start of the game. it's braided like before.
oscar - fundamentally the same hairstyle, only with an undercut. shaves his facial hair to stress relieve.
boyd - wild hair all around, still wears a band. if it weren't for oscar constantly nagging him to shave his facial hair cause the food he eats gets in the way, he would let it grow all around his chin. as of the events of the game, it's starting to grow again.
rolf - he's the only one i can forgive for still having the same hairstyle tbh. ofc it grows longer and wilder as the game progresses
rhys - lets his straight hair grow until a shy away from shoulder length. he ties it during healing duties in the camp and during battles, but usually he lets it fall down. cannot grow facial hair.
mia - high ponytail like por shinon but shorter. her swordsmanship has increased since rhys first suggested to tie her hair up so it doenst get in the way of her face and vision when fighting
shinon - cuts it then lets it grow up till shoulder length. tightly braided by mist, leaving a tiny low ponytail at the end. stray hair still falls around his face. let's not forget his goatie that rolf likes to stroke if he isn't in a sour mode.
gatrie - he lets his hair grow long enough to have a short mullet. front hair is still slicked back. has a somewhat decent amount of facial hair. he grooms his hair regularly, he cares about his looks a whole lot.
soren - does not change at all for redacted reasons.
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JANUARY 31, 2026, SATURDAY
Entry: 3:33pm, Commonwealth QC
VERSE OF THE DAY:
HEBREWS 10:24
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
MOTIVATION IN MOTION
Hebrews 10:24 says, "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds"
This verse is nestled within a powerful section of Scripture that urges us, as believers, to persevere in faith and stay connected in community. Hebrews 10:19-25 opens by reminding us that, through Jesus, we have direct access to God. His ultimate sacrifice tore the veil and made a way for us to draw near to God with confidence.
But the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. That's why the author calls us to look outward: to think deeply about how we can motivate each other toward love and action.
The phrase "spur one another on" isn't passive. It's about intentionally encouraging, challenging, and inspiring other to live out their faith in practical, tangible ways. In a world that often pushes us toward self-focus. Hebrews reminds us that one of the ways we endure is by investing in others.
And it also means when someone spurs you on toward love and good deeds, you should respond! One of the reasons we're designed to live in community is because other people can see things in us that we can't see ourselves. Like a coach of a sports team motivates athlete's to perform at a higher level, your friends, and leaders in your Christian community can motivate you to step out in faith, often in a way you might be afraid to do alone.
This kind of community doesn't happen by accident. It takes time, vulnerability, and a willingness to walk alongside others in their faith journey. But when we live this way-pressing into God, holding tightly to hope, and building one another up-we create a church that reflects the love and mission of Jesus.
SHARE YOUR FAITH
Ask yourself: Who can I stir up" toward love and good works? Then, stand up and take action.
Today, step out of faith to serve and speak life-trusting that God is working in every detail. Let others see Jesus through you!
PRAYER:
Lord, thank You for the gift of community. Help me to look beyond myself and see how I can encourage others toward love and good works. Give me eyes to see who needs support, and the courage to act in faith. Use me to build up the body of Christ-for Your glory. in Jesus' name, Amen.
ISAIAH 6:3
They were calling out to each other, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven's Armies! The hole earth is filled with his glory!"
Re-read that verse and think about what it means to have the entire earth filled with God's glory.
Now, slowly read that passage aloud and make it your prayer.
Bring God whatever praise comes to mind.
PHILIPPIANS 4:6
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Inhale, and pay attention to where you feel anxious. As you exhale, imagine letting that anxiety go and releasing any tension. Repeat this as needed and bring your requests to God.
God, it's in Your presence that I find joy! You are so kind to me, and Your compassion and mercy follow me relentlessly. There is nowhere I can go to escape You, and there's nothing I can do that would scare You away. You are constantly inviting me to seek You and accept You. Thank You for never giving up on me. Today, I want to pursue You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READING:
EXODUS 25-26
MATTHEW 20:17-34
OFFERINGS FOR THE TABERNACLE
PLANS FOR THE ARK OF THE COVENANT
PLANS FOR THE TABLE
PLANS FOR THE LAMPSTAND
PLANS FOR THE TABERNACLE
JESUS AGAIN PREDICTS HIS DEATH
on the third day he will be raised from the dead.”
JESUS TEACHES ABOUT SERVING OTHERS
Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 27and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. 28For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
JESUS HEALS TWO BLIND MEN
When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?”
33“Lord,” they said, “we want to see!” 34Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. Instantly they could see! Then they followed him.
ISAIAH 26:1-5
A SONG OF PRAISE TO THE LORD
In that day, everyone in the land of Judah will sing this song:
Our city is strong! We are surrounded by the walls of God's salvation. Open the gates to all who are righteous; allow the faithful to enter. You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. He humbles the proud and brings down the arrogant city. He brings down to the dust.
INSIGHT
Isaiah 26 begins, “In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah” (v. 1). What does “that day” refer to? By looking back at chapter 25, we find that Israel will be singing this song upon the ultimate arrival of her Messiah, declaring, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation” (v. 9). The Messiah will then deal with those who oppressed Israel and brought her great suffering (pictured by Moab). This will be fulfilled when Jesus comes to earth the second time and establishes His kingdom. As we await His return, we can also be comforted in the abiding presence of the one who promised, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).
By: Bill Crowder
FOCUSED ON GOD
My coworker made a quick call to discuss an issue. She asked how I was doing, and I admitted that I had a really painful sinus infection, and the medicine wasn’t working. My coworker simply asked, “May I pray for you?” After I agreed, she offered a thirty-second prayer to God for my healing. I admitted, “Sometimes I forget to pray. I was so focused on the pain I didn’t turn to God.”
My confession made me think about where I place my focus—on my struggles and problems or on God. On this day, my thoughts centered on the pain because of its intensity. But Isaiah 26:3 reminds us that when we keep our minds focused on God, our healer and sustainer, we can find peace: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” While the pain may not go away instantly, or perhaps ever in this life, the prophet reminds us to place our “trust in” the one who is faithful and able to provide what we need (v. 4).
This passage from Isaiah pointed the Israelites to God’s promises during and after their exile. They would sing songs of praise to Him again as they clung to their faith and hope in what He would provide (vv. 1-2). And the prophet’s words also remind us that whatever pain we may endure, we too can find comfort as we focus on trusting in God and calling out to Him.
By: Katara Patton
REFLECT AND PRAY
Where are your thoughts focused? How can you turn your concerns into praise and prayers to God?
Dear God, please remind me to keep my mind focused on You, regardless of what situations I face. in Jesus' name, Amen.
ALL THE FEELS- LEADING OUR EMOTIONS
MAKE SPACE
What do we do when the people in our lives are struggling with their emotions? How can we support them in the middle of a low time?
Usually we can sense when someone is having a hard time regulating their "feels", but often people don’t always know what to do or say. What can happen is a quick, “hope you get better” or “I’m sorry” well meaning comment but then they go on their way.
We can know that God is still good and He's gonna get us through—but there are times when we just need someone to say out loud, “You don't have to be ok right now, we all go through hard times, there’s room for you to struggle here.”
How can we let our friends, family and co-workers know that they don’t have to act or pretend like everything is ok? The truth is, we can be full of faith and yet also struggling at the same time.
Here are a few practical ways to help us create space for the people in our lives that are going through a hard season and still trying to lead their emotions to Jesus.
Remind them they are loved. That we see them and that it’s ok, not to be ok.
Give a safe place to process. Give them a hug. Really Listen.
Clarify what they are needing by asking, "Do you need me to help find solutions or simply listen?”
Don’t just say, “let me know if you need anything” instead volunteer practical ways to support them. Here are a few suggestions:
Offer to drop off a meal
Invite them to go for a walk
Gift a house cleaning
Ask if they need help with carpooling
Offer to babysit the kids
Give a gift card for dinner out
Most importantly pray with them… don’t just say you will pray for them. One of the most powerful ways we can support people is by allowing the Holy Spirit to speak through you right then and there to whatever their heart needs most.
We all have emotions, we all have struggles. Let’s allow people the kindness and compassion to meet them in the messy spaces and not just wait til they “get better".
PHILIPPIANS 2:3
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
HEBREWS 10:24
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
GALATIANS 6:2
Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
1 JOHN 3:18
Dear children, let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
