- When Hunger Becomes the BlessingOn Second Thought There is something within the human heart that is always reaching, always searching, always longing for what we call “the good life.” We tend to define that life in measurable terms—security, health, meaningful relationships, and perhaps a measure of success that reassures us we are moving in the right direction. Yet whenContinue reading “When Hunger Becomes the Blessing”
- Faithful in the ShadowsThe Loyalty of Ittai The Bible in a Year As I continue walking through the Scriptures, I often find that some of the most compelling lessons come not from the central figures, but from those standing quietly at the edges of the story. One such moment unfolds in Second Book of Samuel 15:21, where IttaiContinue reading “Faithful in the Shadows”
- When Truth Sleeps in the StormA Day in the Life There are moments in my walk with Christ when I feel as though I am standing in that small boat with the disciples, watching the wind rise and the waves begin to break over the sides. I can almost hear the urgency in their voices, seasoned fishermen who knew theContinue reading “When Truth Sleeps in the Storm”
- Eyes That See, A Lord Who ReignsAs the Day Begins “The eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy.” — Psalm 33:18 The psalmist gives us a picture that is both intimate and immense: the eye of the Lord watching, not in distant observation, but in active, covenantal care. The Hebrew wordContinue reading “Eyes That See, A Lord Who Reigns”
- Today’s Spiritual DisciplinesGrace and peace be with you as you step into another day of intentional faith. May the Lord bless your spiritual walk today and remind you that He is faithful to complete the work He has begun in you. Wherever you find yourself—whether in strength or struggle—you are invited into the steady rhythm of God’sContinue reading “Today’s Spiritual Disciplines”
- Resting in the Strength That Is Not MineAs the Day Ends As the day draws to a close, there is a quiet invitation in the words before us—to release the burden of self-reliance and rest in the sufficiency of God. The statement, “Christ isn’t asking us to believe in our ability to exercise unwavering faith. He is asking us to believe thatContinue reading “Resting in the Strength That Is Not Mine”
- From Curse to CallingThe Freedom You Didn’t Expect DID YOU KNOW Did you know that the Old Testament curse reveals the depth of Christ’s sacrifice? When we read Book of Deuteronomy 21:22–23, the words feel distant, even severe: “for cursed by God is one that is being hung.” In its original context, this law signified the ultimate shameContinue reading “From Curse to Calling”
- When What You Need Isn’t What You SeekOn Second Thought There is a quiet tension that runs through our daily lives, one that often goes unnoticed until pressure exposes it. We say we trust God, yet we spend much of our energy trying to secure what we believe we need. When I sit with the words of Jesus in Gospel of MatthewContinue reading “When What You Need Isn’t What You Seek”
- Worship That Rises from the AshesThe Bible in a Year There are moments in Scripture that feel almost too heavy to approach, and this scene from Second Book of Samuel 12:20 is one of them. David has sinned deeply, repented sincerely, and now suffers the devastating loss of his child. The weight of consequence and grief is unmistakable. Yet whatContinue reading “Worship That Rises from the Ashes”