On Second Thought “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” — Psalm 145:18 There is a quiet invitation woven throughout Scripture that many believers overlook—not because it is hidden, but because it feels almost too simple. God calls us not only to obey HimContinue reading “Where Honesty Meets Holiness”
Category Archives: Experiencing God
You Are Not Fighting Alone
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that the question “Who will go up first for us?” reveals a deeper spiritual struggle we all face? When Israel asked, “Who will go up first for us against the Canaanites to fight against them?” (Judges 1:1), they were not simply asking for military strategy—they were expressing a humanContinue reading “You Are Not Fighting Alone”
When Praise Changes the Weight of Your Problems
On Second Thought “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” — Psalm 95:6 There is something deeply revealing about the posture described in this verse. To “bow down” and “kneel” is not merely physical—it reflects a recalibration of the heart. The Hebrew word shachah (to bow)Continue reading “When Praise Changes the Weight of Your Problems”
When Sight Leads to Courage
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that spiritual sight often produces fearless faith? When we encounter the man born blind in John 9, we are witnessing more than a miracle of restored vision—we are seeing the birth of courage. After Jesus heals him, the man is drawn into a confrontation with the religious leaders. WhatContinue reading “When Sight Leads to Courage”
When Ministry Becomes…
On Second Thought There is a question that quietly lingers beneath much of what we call ministry, and it is not always comfortable to confront: when we are serving others, whose needs are truly being met? At first glance, the answer seems obvious—we are helping others, caring for them, guiding them, lifting them toward Christ.Continue reading “When Ministry Becomes…”
When the Mirror Speaks Truth
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that Scripture calls you to examine your own faith before you evaluate someone else’s? Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 13:5 are both direct and searching: “Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith. Examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize regarding yourselves that Jesus Christ is inContinue reading “When the Mirror Speaks Truth”
The Quiet Dangers That Divide the Church
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that some of the most destructive sins in the Church are not the loud, visible ones—but the quiet, respectable ones? When we read 2 Corinthians 12:20, we might expect Paul to address only the obvious moral failures of the Corinthian church. Yet instead, he names sins that often passContinue reading “The Quiet Dangers That Divide the Church”
When Comfort Comes Through the Wound
On Second Thought “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort…” (2 Corinthians 1:3–4) introduces us to a truth that is both reassuring and unsettling. God is not distant from our suffering; He is deeply involved in it. Yet what often unsettles usContinue reading “When Comfort Comes Through the Wound”
Hold the Line
Faith That Refuses to Let Go The Bible in a Year There is a quiet but resolute strength in the words of Elisha as he speaks to his mentor Elijah: “As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee” (2 Kings 2:2). When I read this passage, I am immediatelyContinue reading “Hold the Line”
When Jesus Takes Your Hand
A Day in the Life There are moments in the life of Christ that do more than reveal His power—they reveal His heart. As I walk through Mark 9:26–27, I find myself standing in that crowd, watching a father’s desperation unfold and a child’s suffering reach its breaking point. “But Jesus took him by theContinue reading “When Jesus Takes Your Hand”