DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? Someone is learning how to follow Christ by watching you. Whether we realize it or not, God has woven imitation into human nature. Children absorb the attitudes of their parents long before they understand their words. New believers often learn the rhythms of Christian living by observing mature believers.Continue reading “The Example Others Are Already Following”
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Truth with Open Hearts and Wise Doors
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? Christian love is never separated from biblical truth. John’s brief second letter may seem surprisingly stern when he warns believers not to welcome those who deliberately spread false teaching about Christ (2 John 9–11). At first glance, his words can appear to contradict the love Jesus commanded. Yet theContinue reading “Truth with Open Hearts and Wise Doors”
TESTED BY THE WORD
As the Day Ends “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you…” — 2 Peter 2:1 As the evening settles in, it is comforting to remember that God has not left His people without guidance. In a world overflowing with opinions, spiritual claims, and persuasiveContinue reading “TESTED BY THE WORD”
The Wisdom That Separates Life From Ruin
The Bible in a Year As we continue our journey through Scripture, we come to one of the most insightful prayers ever recorded—Solomon’s request at the beginning of his reign. Standing at Gibeon, newly crowned and fully aware of his limitations, Solomon does not ask for power, wealth, or longevity. Instead, he prays, “Give thereforeContinue reading “The Wisdom That Separates Life From Ruin”
When Decisions Are Made Without God
The Bible in a Year “And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord.” — Joshua 9:14 One of the most sobering lessons in the Old Testament is how easily God’s people can make serious mistakes when they act without seeking the Lord’s guidance. Joshua 9 recordsContinue reading “When Decisions Are Made Without God”
When Your Inner Voice Needs a Shepherd
On Second Thought There are moments in the Christian life when we quietly say to ourselves, “I just need to follow my conscience.” It sounds wise. It sounds moral. It sounds responsible. And in many ways, it is. Conscience is one of God’s gifts to humanity. It functions like an internal alarm system, signaling whenContinue reading “When Your Inner Voice Needs a Shepherd”
Running Everything Through the Right Grid
On Second Thought There are seasons in the Church calendar when we are especially mindful of truth—Epiphany, when Christ is revealed; Lent, when we examine our hearts; Easter, when the gospel stands blazing at the center of history. Yet in every ordinary week, the same quiet danger persists: drifting from the simplicity of Christ. ThatContinue reading “Running Everything Through the Right Grid”
When God’s Instructions Seem Overly Specific
DID YOU KNOW God’s will often feels confusing not because it is unclear, but because it is more detailed, relational, and purposeful than we expect. Scripture does not shy away from this tension. From the precise architectural commands of the tabernacle in Exodus, to the unexpected healing at the Pool of Bethesda in John, toContinue reading “When God’s Instructions Seem Overly Specific”
The Narrow Way Through Life’s Loudest Choices
On Second Thought Few experiences unsettle the soul quite like standing at a crossroads with incomplete information, competing pressures, and the quiet fear of choosing poorly. Scripture never minimizes how vexing decisions can be; instead, it exposes how easily the human heart drifts toward what feels broad, obvious, and immediately relieving. Across the sweep ofContinue reading “The Narrow Way Through Life’s Loudest Choices”
Faithful Love, Tested Truth, and Steadfast Hope
Thru the Bible in a Year December 25 carries a sacred resonance for the Church, a day set apart to remember that “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). It is fitting, then, that today’s readings—2 John, 3 John, and Jude—invite us to reflect not on the birth narrative itself, but onContinue reading “Faithful Love, Tested Truth, and Steadfast Hope”