As the Day Ends “For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels.” — Matthew 16:27 As the quiet of evening settles over the day, it is worth asking whether my heart truly longs for Christ’s return or merely acknowledges it as a doctrine. The early church greetedContinue reading “Loving His Appearing”
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When Praise Changes the View
On Second Thought “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” (Psalm 95:6) Most believers understand that worship is an important part of the Christian life. Yet many of us think of worship primarily as something we do when circumstances are favorable. We worship when prayers areContinue reading “When Praise Changes the View”
Known by Name
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”
Trading Mud Pies for Glory
On Second Thought “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.” —Continue reading “Trading Mud Pies for Glory”
When God Rewrites the Dream You Thought Was Yours
On Second Thought “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” — Jeremiah 29:11 There is something deeply personal in the way God speaks through Jeremiah. The Hebrew word for “thoughts” here is machashavot, whichContinue reading “When God Rewrites the Dream You Thought Was Yours”
The Day Death Lost Its Voice
A Day in the Life There are moments in the life of Jesus that seem quiet on the surface but echo through eternity. I find myself standing with the disciples, watching events unfold that I do not fully understand. Death had always been the final word. It was the one certainty none could escape. KingsContinue reading “The Day Death Lost Its Voice”
When the Desert Does Not Win
As the Day Ends There are evenings when the soul feels like a carcass dropped in a desert of defeat. The day has stripped us bare. Words were spoken that cannot be retrieved. Expectations collapsed. Temptations pressed hard. The haunting question rises: Will we allow the enemy to clean our bones in the wilderness ofContinue reading “When the Desert Does Not Win”
From Ancient Altars to an Empty Tomb
DID YOU KNOW The book of Leviticus can feel distant at first glance—filled with rituals, sacrifices, and regulations that seem far removed from daily Christian life. Yet when read alongside John 7 and Isaiah 53, those ancient instructions begin to glow with new meaning. What once appeared obscure becomes a doorway to understanding the heartContinue reading “From Ancient Altars to an Empty Tomb”
When God Works Deeper Than the Circumstance
As the Day Ends As the day settles into quiet, many of us carry unanswered prayers into the evening. We had hoped for resolution, relief, or visible change, yet the fig tree still does not bud and the fields still feel barren. Habakkuk’s words meet us precisely in this space—not in denial of loss, butContinue reading “When God Works Deeper Than the Circumstance”
When the Door Closes, Grace Opens
On Second Thought The rain falling against the window feels heavier than weather. It matches the weight pressing against her chest as the echo of the closing door replays in her mind. Loss has a way of doing that—turning ordinary sounds into final verdicts. Her words, whispered more to herself than to the room, revealContinue reading “When the Door Closes, Grace Opens”