On Second Thought “But He turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.’” — Matthew 16:23 One of the most startling moments in the ministry of Jesus occurs immediately after Peter makes oneContinue reading “When the Lie Sounds Spiritual”
Category Archives: Experiencing God
THE BEAUTY OF STARTING AGAIN
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? God’s renewal begins with mercy, not perfection. One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God does not wait for us to become flawless before He begins working in us. Titus 3 reminds believers that before Christ rescued us, we were “foolish, disobedient, led astray.” Paul intentionallyContinue reading “THE BEAUTY OF STARTING AGAIN”
YOU ARE NOT YOUR STRUGGLE
On Second Thought “To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6 There are seasons in the Christian life when a believer becomes exhausted by the same battle. We pray, repent, resist, and promise ourselves that this time will be different, yet the struggle seems toContinue reading “YOU ARE NOT YOUR STRUGGLE”
The Day a Prophet Stopped a War
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? Sometimes God changes history with only a few faithful words. Second Chronicles 11 begins during a tense and dangerous moment in Israel’s history. Rehoboam, Solomon’s son, had assembled 180,000 warriors to fight against the northern tribes and reclaim his divided kingdom. Everything pointed toward bloodshed. The army was prepared,Continue reading “The Day a Prophet Stopped a War”
You Are Not Fighting Alone
On Second Thought There are moments in the Christian life when the greatest battle is not against the world around us but the struggle within us. Paul captured that tension honestly in Romans 7 when he cried, “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” Many believers quietlyContinue reading “You Are Not Fighting Alone”
When Your Life Preaches Louder Than Your Words
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know… your daily behavior can either strengthen or weaken the message of the gospel? Paul’s instructions to Titus were written into a culture much like our own—divided, morally confused, and deeply suspicious of truth. Crete had a reputation for dishonesty and excess, yet Paul did not tell Titus to winContinue reading “When Your Life Preaches Louder Than Your Words”
The Enemy Within Is Not You
On Second Thought “It is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.” Romans 7:17 Many believers quietly live exhausted spiritual lives because they misunderstand the nature of their battle. They wake each morning determined to follow Christ, yet by evening they feel defeated by anger, lust, pride, bitterness, jealousy, orContinue reading “The Enemy Within Is Not You”
When Mercy and Justice Walk Together
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know God’s justice is rooted in His compassion, not merely His punishment? Psalm 94 opens with a bold cry: “O Yahweh, God of vengeance, God of vengeance, shine forth.” At first glance, those words may sound severe, but the psalmist is not asking for revenge born from bitterness. He isContinue reading “When Mercy and Justice Walk Together”
When Truth Becomes the Structure of Your Soul
On Second Thought “In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.” — Ephesians 1:13 We live in an age where truth is often treated as flexible, negotiable, or deeply personal. Yet ScriptureContinue reading “When Truth Becomes the Structure of Your Soul”
From Spectators to Transformers
DID YOU KNOW? Did You Know? God never intended His people to be mere spectators in His kingdom. Many believers are content to sit on the sidelines, watching others teach, serve, encourage, and reach the lost. Yet throughout Scripture, God calls His people to active participation. In Titus 1:5–9, Paul instructs Titus to appoint leadersContinue reading “From Spectators to Transformers”