On Second Thought “My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.” — Psalm 57:7 David wrote many of his psalms while surrounded by fear, betrayal, uncertainty, and danger. Psalm 55 describes the emotional weight of distress as he cries, “Give ear to my prayer, O God; andContinue reading “The Door That Never Closes”
Author Archives: Intentional Faith
Building the Altar Before the Walls
The Bible in a Year “They set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries.” — Ezra 3:3 One of the most insightful moments in the book of Ezra is the realization that the returning exiles built the altar before they rebuilt the city. Jerusalem stillContinue reading “Building the Altar Before the Walls”
When Worship Walks Through Doubt
In the Life of Christ “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” — Matthew 28:16–17 There is something deeply comforting about the honesty of Matthew’s account of the Great Commission. Jesus stood before His disciplesContinue reading “When Worship Walks Through Doubt”
Morning of Recognition, Not Religion
As the Day Begins “By the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified…This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders.” — Acts 4:10–11 There is something sobering about realizing that people can be deeply religious and still miss God standing right in front of them. Israel had the Law,Continue reading “Morning of Recognition, Not Religion”
Today’s Spiritual Disciplines
Welcome, friends, to another day of daily devotions and Scripture reflections as we continue this faith journey together. Wherever you are reading from today, may the Lord strengthen your Christian walk and remind you that His grace remains steady in every season of life. Spiritual disciplines are not merely routines we complete but pathways thatContinue reading “Today’s Spiritual Disciplines”
Loved Beyond Worthiness
As the Day Ends “What is thy servant, that thou should look upon such a dead dog as I am?” — 2 Samuel 9:8 As the evening settles around us, Mephibosheth’s words remind us how astonishing grace truly is. Standing before David, he saw himself as unworthy, broken, and forgotten. Yet David saw him throughContinue reading “Loved Beyond Worthiness”
Temptation Is Not the End of You
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that temptation itself is not sin? Many believers quietly carry shame simply because they feel tempted. They assume that the presence of temptation means they are failing spiritually. Yet Hebrews 4:15 tells us something comforting about Jesus: “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched withContinue reading “Temptation Is Not the End of You”
Known by Name
On Second Thought “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows them that trust in him.” — Nahum 1:7 There is a great difference between knowing about God and being known by God. Many people know facts about Scripture, can quote verses, and can even discuss theology with confidence,Continue reading “Known by Name”
When Evil Becomes Normal
The Bible in a Year “He did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, as his fathers had done; he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin.” — 2 Kings 15:9 As I read through the history of Israel’s kings, one truth becomesContinue reading “When Evil Becomes Normal”
Living One Day at a Time
In the Life of Christ “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.” — Matthew 6:34 There are mornings when my mind wakes up already running ahead of God. I begin thinking about unfinished responsibilities, uncertain outcomes, and burdens that have not even arrived yet.Continue reading “Living One Day at a Time”