The Only Recommendation That Matters DID YOU KNOW Did you know that your life is already being read by others as a testimony of Christ? Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 3:2–3 are both encouraging and sobering: “You are our letter… known and read by all people… written not with ink but with the Spirit ofContinue reading “Written by the Spirit”
Category Archives: Experiencing God
Running on Grace, Not Strength Alone
On Second Thought There is a subtle tension in the Christian life that many of us feel but rarely articulate. We know we are saved by grace, sustained by grace, and ultimately perfected by grace—yet somewhere in the middle, we begin to run as though everything depends on our own strength. The Scriptures consistently describeContinue reading “Running on Grace, Not Strength Alone”
When the Surface Isn’t the Problem
Healing What Lies Beneath DID YOU KNOW Did you know that most spiritual struggles are not the real problem, but symptoms of something deeper? There is a tendency within all of us to address what is visible rather than what is foundational. Much like estimating a task will take an hour only to discover itContinue reading “When the Surface Isn’t the Problem”
When Pride Blocks the Door
Receiving What You Cannot Earn On Second Thought There is a quiet tension that lives within the human heart—a tension between wanting to be helped and wanting to remain self-sufficient. It is subtle, often hidden beneath the surface, but it reveals itself most clearly when grace is offered. The Scripture reminds us in Titus 3:4–7:Continue reading “When Pride Blocks the Door”
The Love That Goes Beyond Forgiveness
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that forgiveness is only the beginning of healing, not the end of it? When Paul writes to the Corinthians, he addresses a situation where discipline had already taken place, and now the greater challenge remained—what comes next. “You should rather forgive and comfort him… confirm your love for him”Continue reading “The Love That Goes Beyond Forgiveness”
When Less of Me Becomes More of Him
On Second Thought There is a quiet tension in the Christian life that many of us feel but rarely articulate. We know we are called to grow, to mature, to become more like Christ. Yet somewhere along the way, that calling can subtly turn into striving. We begin to measure our faith by effort, ourContinue reading “When Less of Me Becomes More of Him”
Don’t Forget Who You Are
Guarding the Inner Life God Sees DID YOU KNOW Did you know that your greatest spiritual battle is not external, but within your inner self? Moses speaks with urgency to the people of Israel as they stand on the edge of promise: “Take care for yourself and watch your inner self closely… so that youContinue reading “Don’t Forget Who You Are”
Already Rich, Yet Still Reaching
Living as an Heir in Christ On Second Thought There is something deeply human about longing for more. We measure, compare, and quietly wonder if what we have is enough—enough strength, enough wisdom, enough security. The language of inheritance speaks directly into that longing. When we hear the word “heir,” we think of future gain,Continue reading “Already Rich, Yet Still Reaching”
When Being Right Isn’t the Goal
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that having the final say can sometimes silence the voice of God in your life? There is a subtle satisfaction that comes from winning an argument, from delivering that final statement that leaves no room for rebuttal. If we are honest, most of us have felt it. Yet ScriptureContinue reading “When Being Right Isn’t the Goal”
Called by Name, Sent with Purpose
On Second Thought There is something deeply personal in the way God works, yet something equally universal in how He loves. When I reflect on the call of Samuel in 1 Samuel 3, I am struck not only by the tenderness of God’s voice, but by the intentionality behind it. “The Lord called Samuel: andContinue reading “Called by Name, Sent with Purpose”