A Day in the Life “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9 As I sit with this passage from 1 Peter, I am struck byContinue reading “Living Between the Throne and the People”
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When New Life Begins to Breathe
A Day in the Life “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 When I walk with Jesus through the Gospels, I am repeatedly struck by how often He speaks not of improvement but of birth. He doesContinue reading “When New Life Begins to Breathe”
The Daily Life That Transforms Everything
Christ Within A Day in the Life “To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27 As I sit with Paul’s words to the Colossians, I am struck again by how easily theContinue reading “The Daily Life That Transforms Everything”
Before the Altar, On the Road to Peace
A Day in the Life “So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23–24 There are moments in the lifeContinue reading “Before the Altar, On the Road to Peace”
Compelled by Love, Sent in Power
A Day in the Life “Your people shall be volunteers in the day of Your power.” Psalm 110:3 When I read Psalm 110:3, I am struck by how effortlessly service flows from the presence of God’s power. The psalmist does not describe a reluctant people who must be persuaded, pressured, or guilted into action. Instead,Continue reading “Compelled by Love, Sent in Power”
Becoming Before Doing
A Day in the Life “I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing.” Genesis 12:2 As I reflect on the life of Jesus, I am continually struck by how much of His earthly ministry was shaped not by urgency, but byContinue reading “Becoming Before Doing”
Warfare or the Wisdom of a Loving Father
A Day in the Life “For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.” (Hebrews 12:6) As I walk through the Gospels and reflect on a day in the life of Jesus, I am repeatedly struck by how honestly He faced hardship without rushing to mislabel it. Jesus never deniedContinue reading “Warfare or the Wisdom of a Loving Father”
When the Word Reads Us Before We Read It
A Day in the Life “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword … and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 There are moments in the life of Jesus when His words land gently, and moments when they cut cleanly toContinue reading “When the Word Reads Us Before We Read It”
When Love Becomes the Mission
A Day in the Life There are moments in the life of Jesus that feel almost too holy to touch, and John 17 is one of them. We are allowed to listen in as the Son speaks to the Father just hours before the cross. The room is heavy with the knowledge of what isContinue reading “When Love Becomes the Mission”
Planting Today What the Kingdom Will Harvest Tomorrow
A Day in the Life “But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.” Proverbs 11:18b As I sit with this proverb, I am struck by how deliberately Scripture speaks about righteousness in agricultural terms. Sowing implies intention, patience, and trust in processes that unfold slowly beneath the surface. In the life of Jesus,Continue reading “Planting Today What the Kingdom Will Harvest Tomorrow”