On Second Thought “Look, the Lord your God has set the land before you; go up and possess it, as the Lord God of your fathers has spoken to you; do not fear or be discouraged.” — Deuteronomy 1:21 One of the surprising realities of the Christian life is that God’s promises often arrive wrappedContinue reading “The Gift You Still Have to Fight For”
Category Archives: Experiencing God
When Scripture Starts Looking Like the Evening News
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know the story of Ruth begins not with romance, but with famine and fear? “Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land…” (Ruth 1:1). Those opening words immediately place us inside human suffering. Naomi and her family wereContinue reading “When Scripture Starts Looking Like the Evening News”
Walking Into the Presence Without Fear
On Second Thought “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” — Hebrews 4:16 There are many believers who sincerely love God yet still approach Him as though they are unwanted guests standing nervously at the edge of heaven’sContinue reading “Walking Into the Presence Without Fear”
God Cares About the Details
DID YOU KNOW Did you know God desires to guide not only your major decisions, but also the details of your daily life? In Judges 20, the Israelites faced a painful national crisis involving the tribe of Benjamin. Before going into battle, they sought the Lord’s direction and even asked who should go first. “AndContinue reading “God Cares About the Details”
When Confidence Kneels
On Second Thought “Do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.” — Hebrews 10:35 There are moments in life when prayer feels bold and natural. Faith rises easily, words come freely, and the heart senses the nearness of God. Then there are other moments when prayer becomes hesitant and uncertain. We approach theContinue reading “When Confidence Kneels”
Growing Older but Leaning Harder on God
Did you know that growing older does not automatically mean growing deeper in faith? Many people assume spiritual maturity simply arrives with age, as though wisdom naturally appears with gray hair and passing years. Yet Psalm 71 paints a more honest picture. The elderly psalmist is not coasting on yesterday’s experiences with God. Instead, heContinue reading “Growing Older but Leaning Harder on God”
Moving Past Yesterday
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that regret can quietly become a form of spiritual bondage even after Christ has forgiven you? Paul understood this struggle deeply. Before becoming an apostle, he persecuted Christians and approved of violence against the church. Yet in Philippians 3:13–14, he declared, “forgetting the things behind and straining toward theContinue reading “Moving Past Yesterday”
The God Who Never Looks Away
On Second Thought There is something deeply comforting about Psalm 121:3: “He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.” Human beings tire. We become distracted. We miss details, overlook people, forget promises, and sometimes emotionally withdraw from one another. But the God of Scripture never drifts intoContinue reading “The God Who Never Looks Away”
Redeemed From the Unexpected
DID YOU KNOW Did you know God often chooses the most unlikely people to accomplish His purposes? When we first encounter Jephthah in Judges 11, we are introduced not to a hero in the traditional sense, but to a man marked by rejection and broken beginnings. The text does not hide his past—it highlights it.Continue reading “Redeemed From the Unexpected”
When Giants Speak Louder Than Promises
On Second Thought There is a tension in the Christian life that often goes unnoticed until we find ourselves standing at the edge of something God has clearly promised. It is the moment when what God has said collides with what we see. In Numbers 13:25–33, Israel stands at that very threshold. The land hadContinue reading “When Giants Speak Louder Than Promises”