As the Day Begins: Seeking Strength in His Presence
In this morning’s meditation on 1 Chronicles 16:11, we are called to begin each day by seeking the Lord’s strength and presence. In doing so, we root ourselves in His power rather than our own striving, setting the tone for a Spirit-led day.
A Year in the Life of Jesus: When Seeing Still Isn’t Believing
Our reading in Matthew 12:38–42 reminds us that asking for more signs from God often reveals a deeper resistance to faith. Jesus offers not more miracles but the sign of Jonah—His own resurrection—challenging us to trust in what He’s already revealed and to live lives that testify to it.
Thru the Bible in a Year: Thrones, Temples, and Turnarounds
2 Kings 10–12 presents a vivid picture of how leadership impacts a nation’s spiritual health. Through Jehu’s zeal, Jehoiada’s faithfulness, and Joash’s eventual downfall, we’re reminded of the need for consistency, courage, and covenant loyalty in our own walk with God.
Life Lessons Learned: When Getting Through Isn’t the Goal
Drawing from Judges 2–3, Philippians 1, and Psalm 63–64, this reflection invites us to stop rushing through hardship and begin asking how God might use it. Suffering, surrendered to Christ, becomes a stage for gospel witness and spiritual refinement.
As the Day Ends: Love That Covers the Cracks
As we close the day with Proverbs 10:12, we’re reminded that love—real, grace-filled, Christ-centered love—has the power to cover over wrongs and heal division. Through prayer, we seek to lay down bitterness and rest in the peace of God’s forgiveness.
Thank you for taking time to study the Word and follow the Lord today. Your discipline in seeking Him each day is bearing fruit in your life and your witness. Keep walking faithfully—He is with you.
Pastor Hogg