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”
Category Archives: Experiencing God
When God Stops Counting the Way We Do
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know God sometimes measures success completely differently than we do? In 1 Chronicles 21, David ordered a census of Israel, wanting to know the numerical strength of the nation. On the surface, counting people may not seem sinful. Leaders often gather information to make wise decisions. Yet this moment exposedContinue reading “When God Stops Counting the Way We Do”
Known by Name in a World of Strangers
On Second Thought “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” — Nahum 1:7 There is something deeply comforting about being truly known. Many people move through life surrounded by faces, conversations, and obligations while quietly carrying the ache of invisibility. We live inContinue reading “Known by Name in a World of Strangers”
The God Who Waits for Us
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that God’s patience is not permission to wander farther from Him? Psalm 85 opens with a beautiful remembrance of mercy: “You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin” (Psalm 85:2). The psalmist looks backward and remembers how many times God restored His people after failure.Continue reading “The God Who Waits for Us”
When the Soul Runs Dry
On Second Thought There are seasons in the Christian life when the soul feels strangely exhausted even while the schedule remains full. A person may still attend church, read Scripture, pray over meals, and fulfill responsibilities, yet inwardly feel detached from the nearness of God. Spiritual dryness rarely announces itself dramatically. More often it settlesContinue reading “When the Soul Runs Dry”
When the Soul Begins to Long for God
DID YOU KNOW Did you know worship is more than singing—it is learning to long for God’s presence? Psalm 84:2 says, “My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” That verse moves beyond religious activity and reveals the deeper purposeContinue reading “When the Soul Begins to Long for God”
The Goodness God Has Been Saving for You
On Second Thought There are moments in life when the soul quietly wonders if there is truly more ahead than what we currently see. We pray, we wait, we struggle, and at times our faith can begin to feel limited by visible circumstances. Yet Scripture repeatedly reminds us that God’s goodness extends beyond what humanContinue reading “The Goodness God Has Been Saving for You”
Sent for Something Greater
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know God Still Calls Ordinary People Into Extraordinary Missions? When Paul opened his letter to Timothy by saying, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God” (2 Timothy 1:1), he was reminding the Church that his ministry was not self-appointed. The word apostle means “sent one.” PaulContinue reading “Sent for Something Greater”
The God We Can Grieve
On Second Thought “Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” — Ephesians 4:30 There is something deeply personal hidden inside Paul’s warning to believers in Ephesians 4:30. The apostle does not say we can anger a force, disappoint a doctrine, or offend a distantContinue reading “The God We Can Grieve”
Courage Greater Than Fear
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know that fear often grows strongest when God is preparing you for leadership? David’s life in 1 Chronicles 12 reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear but the decision to trust God in the middle of uncertainty. David surrounded himself with mighty men—warriors described as skilled, fierce,Continue reading “Courage Greater Than Fear”