Thru the Bible in a Year Today’s Reading: Acts 20–22 There are seasons in the Christian life when obedience leads us into comfort and seasons when obedience leads us directly into conflict. As we come to Acts 20–22, we walk beside Paul in one of those moments when faith doesn’t shield him from trouble—it guidesContinue reading “When Faith Walks Into Fire”
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The Three Voices Every Believer Needs
DID YOU KNOW DID YOU KNOW that when Paul said, “Imitate me as I imitate Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1), he was inviting believers into a relationship far deeper than mentorship? Paul wasn’t asking people to admire him from a distance; he was offering to walk closely with them—to model prayer, perseverance, and daily obedience. WhenContinue reading “The Three Voices Every Believer Needs”
When the Gospel Moves
Following Paul Through Opposition and Opportunity Thru the Bible in a Year When we walk through Acts 17–19, we step into a whirlwind of ministry moments that reveal the heart of Paul and the unstoppable movement of the Gospel. These chapters mark the close of Paul’s second missionary journey and the beginning of his third—twoContinue reading “When the Gospel Moves”
When Jesus Sends the Helper We Didn’t Know We Needed
A Day in the Life of Jesus John 16:5–11 draws us into one of the most intimate, tender, and emotionally complex moments in Jesus’ ministry. He is on the brink of the cross, preparing His disciples for His departure, and they are filled with sorrow. Their world is changing too quickly, too painfully, too mysteriously.Continue reading “When Jesus Sends the Helper We Didn’t Know We Needed”
The Atmosphere of Your Life
A Day in the Life of Jesus There are days when Jesus’ words feel less like instruction and more like an invitation into His heart. John 15:9–16 is one of those moments. As I walked through this passage again today, I found myself hearing Jesus not as a distant teacher but as a Friend—one whoContinue reading “The Atmosphere of Your Life”
Where Life Grows
A Day in the Life of Jesus There are certain teachings of Jesus that don’t just inform us—they search us. John 15:5–8 is one of those Scriptures. Every time I return to it, I feel Jesus taking me by the shoulders, turning my face toward His, and gently saying, “Pay attention. This is where lifeContinue reading “Where Life Grows”
When Faith Meets Opposition
Thru the Bible in a Year Acts 4–5 As we continue our journey through Scripture, today’s reading brings us into a powerful section of the book of Acts—a narrative that reveals both the growing strength of the early church and the growing hostility it faced. Acts 4 and 5 read like the journal entries ofContinue reading “When Faith Meets Opposition”
Preparing for the Journey Ahead
Thru the Bible in a Year Reading: John 14–16 There is something deeply comforting about the way Jesus prepared His disciples for what was coming. The night before His crucifixion, in an upper room filled with both love and sorrow, He offered words that still strengthen believers today. John 14 through 16 records this sacredContinue reading “Preparing for the Journey Ahead”
The Only Way Home
A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture: John 14:1–7 There are moments in life when the ground seems to shift beneath our feet—when what once felt certain becomes clouded with uncertainty. The disciples experienced that kind of moment in the upper room. Jesus had spoken of His impending departure, and fear filled their hearts.Continue reading “The Only Way Home”
When Love Is Tested
A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture: John 13:31–38 (also Luke 22:31–38) There’s a quiet heaviness in the upper room after Judas slips out into the night. The air must have been tense—uncertainty lingering like a shadow over candlelight. Jesus, fully aware of what awaits Him, begins to speak words that echo through time:Continue reading “When Love Is Tested”