On Second Thought “By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.” —Hebrews 11:24–25, ESV Some decisions become difficult because both choices appear to offer something valuable. We canContinue reading “When Faith Costs You a Place at the Table”
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The Life They Could Not Discredit
DID YOU KNOW “Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.” — Daniel 6:4, KJV Did you know that Daniel’s public integrity began with a privateContinue reading “The Life They Could Not Discredit”
Faith That Welcomes the Light
As the Day Ends “Let all things be done decently and in order.” —1 Corinthians 14:40 Evening Meditation Paul originally wrote these words to correct disorder in the worship of the Corinthian church. The Greek word euschēmonōs, translated “decently,” carries the sense of acting honorably and appropriately, while taxis, translated “order,” describes a proper arrangement.Continue reading “Faith That Welcomes the Light”
WHEN THE ENEMY RESENTS YOUR FREEDOM
As the Day Ends “Then Peter said, ‘Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit?’” —Acts 5:3 As this day comes to a close, it is worth remembering that spiritual resistance does not always mean we are moving in the wrong direction. Sometimes oppositionContinue reading “WHEN THE ENEMY RESENTS YOUR FREEDOM”
The Truth Is Worth the Cost
The Bible in a Year “Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.” Proverbs 23:23 Truth is described here as something we must acquire, treasure, and refuse to surrender. Of course, truth cannot be purchased with money as though it were merchandise in a marketplace. The language of buying speaksContinue reading “The Truth Is Worth the Cost”
Walking the Line Between God and People
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that honoring God includes considering how your actions are perceived by others? It is easy to assume that if we are right with God, nothing else should matter. Yet the apostle Paul offers a more balanced and insightful approach. In 2 Corinthians 8:21, he writes, “For we are takingContinue reading “Walking the Line Between God and People”
“Walking in the Light When No One Sees”
As the Day Ends 2 Corinthians 4:2 — “Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.” Meditation As this day draws toContinue reading ““Walking in the Light When No One Sees””
The Crossroads of Wealth and Worship
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know that Proverbs 18:11 teaches us something quietly revealing about the human heart? The proverb describes how “the wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall.” What a striking picture. It suggests that wealth can create an illusion of safety—an emotional fortress that appearsContinue reading “The Crossroads of Wealth and Worship”
The Eyes That See Everything
DID YOU KNOW We live in a world where visibility often depends on clever presentation—numbers can be adjusted, reputations polished, and stories told in ways that hide the truth. But Scripture reminds us there is One whose eyes cannot be deceived. Revelation 1:14 paints an unforgettable image of Jesus: “His eyes were like blazing fire.”Continue reading “The Eyes That See Everything”
Standing in the Gap
Where Are the Men and Women? DID YOU KNOW Did You Know that Psalm 15:2 describes the kind of person God welcomes into His presence—not the flawless, but the faithful? “He who walks blamelessly, and does what is right, and speaks truth in his heart.” David wrote those words in an age when integrity wasContinue reading “Standing in the Gap”