As the Day Begins “You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” —1 Corinthians 6:20 Many of us readily confess that human beings are sinful, yet we may still hesitate to admit how thoroughly we depend upon God. As A. W. Tozer observed, it is possible to believe strongly in humanContinue reading “Victory Begins Where Self-Reliance Ends”
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A Sacrifice From the Heart
By His Word “By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings.” —Hebrews 11:4 What makes something we do commendable to God? Is it the size of the gift, the difficulty of the sacrifice, or the amount of attentionContinue reading “A Sacrifice From the Heart”
When Glory Walked Among Us
As the Day Begins “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14 John did not say that he merely heard reports about Jesus; he said, “We beheld His glory.” The GreekContinue reading “When Glory Walked Among Us”
When Ordinary Things Become Holy
As the Day Ends “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 As this day closes, it is worth remembering that most of our lives are not lived in dramatic spiritual moments. They are lived in kitchens, workplaces, vehicles, hallways, waiting rooms, conversations, errands, andContinue reading “When Ordinary Things Become Holy”
When Every Moment Belongs to God
As the Day Begins “Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord…that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day.” — Exodus 32:29 Our world has become so accustomed to constant stimulation that ordinary moments often seem insignificant. We hurry through routines, searching for the next exciting experience while overlooking the quiet places where God oftenContinue reading “When Every Moment Belongs to God”
From Information to Transformation
As the Day Begins Scripture: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior.” — Titus 3:5–6 (KJV) There is a subtle temptation in everyContinue reading “From Information to Transformation”
Every Moment Under His Lordship
As the Day Begins “Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:10 Many Christians unknowingly divide life into categories. We label prayer, worship, Bible reading, and church attendance as spiritual activities, while eating breakfast, going to work, caring for family, or resting atContinue reading “Every Moment Under His Lordship”
Start at the Center of Truth
As the Day Begins “Not as pleasing men, but God, which tries our hearts.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Many people spend their lives trying to understand the world while leaving God out of the equation. They study creation without considering the Creator, seek purpose without acknowledging the One who gives purpose, and pursue knowledge withoutContinue reading “Start at the Center of Truth”
The Road to Real Happiness
The Bible in a Year Psalm 1 opens the entire book of Psalms with a simple but life-changing question: Who is the truly happy person? The psalmist immediately answers by describing what that person avoids before describing what that person embraces. “Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly.” TheContinue reading “The Road to Real Happiness”
CHRIST OVER CREATION
As the Day Begins “God…hath…spoken unto us by his Son…by whom also he made the worlds.” — Hebrews 1:1–2 There is something deeply comforting about beginning the day remembering that Jesus Christ is not merely a figure in history, but the eternal Creator of all things. The world we walk through today—the roads we travel,Continue reading “CHRIST OVER CREATION”