As the Day Begins “His servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness.” — Romans 6:16 Many believers think of faith primarily as believing certain truths about God. While faith certainly begins with believing, Scripture teaches that genuine faith continues through obedience. Paul reminds us inContinue reading “When Faith Takes Orders”
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MAKE GOD’S WILL OUR WILL
As the Day Begins “And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” — Acts 9:6 There is something deeply honest about the question Saul asked on the Damascus road. He had influence, education, determination, and religious passion, yet when confronted by the risen Christ, all of those things suddenlyContinue reading “MAKE GOD’S WILL OUR WILL”
Obedience: The Blessing We Stopped Talking About
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know? One of the most overlooked virtues in modern Christianity is simple obedience to God. For many believers, the Christian life has become centered almost entirely on grace, forgiveness, and acceptance—and rightly so. We are saved by grace through faith, not by works. Yet somewhere along the journey, many ChristiansContinue reading “Obedience: The Blessing We Stopped Talking About”
The Blessing Hidden in Obedience
On Second Thought “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” — Philippians 3:10 Most Christians enjoy reading about faith, prayer, victory, and blessing. We are encouraged when we hear stories of answered prayers and divine intervention. Yet there is anotherContinue reading “The Blessing Hidden in Obedience”
When the Time Doesn’t Feel Right
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know that God often calls His people to act before they feel ready? Paul’s charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:2 is remarkably direct: “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season.” The phrase means to be ready whether circumstances seem favorable or unfavorable. Most of us preferContinue reading “When the Time Doesn’t Feel Right”
When God Speaks, Fear Must Step Aside
As the Day Begins “Do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 1:20 There are moments in life when circumstances seem to unravel everything we thought we understood. Joseph found himself in such a moment. His world, carefullyContinue reading “When God Speaks, Fear Must Step Aside”
The Rhythm of God’s Work
When to Wait and When to Move DID YOU KNOW Did you know that God’s work requires both patient waiting and urgent action at the same time? One of the most fascinating tensions in Scripture is the way God calls His people to wait and to move—sometimes in the same season. The psalmist declares, “IContinue reading “The Rhythm of God’s Work”
A Life Ordered by Reverence, Service, and Gratitude
The Bible in a Year As we continue our journey through Scripture, we arrive at a moment of transition in 1 Samuel 12:24: “Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he hath done for you.” Samuel stands before Israel at a critical point—the establishmentContinue reading “A Life Ordered by Reverence, Service, and Gratitude”
The Day You Decide Who You Serve
A Chosen Allegiance The Bible in a Year Joshua’s voice carries a weight that only comes from a life lived with God. As he nears the end of his days, he gathers the people and speaks with clarity: “Choose you this day whom ye will serve… but as for me and my house, we willContinue reading “The Day You Decide Who You Serve”
Not One Word Failed
Walking Forward on God’s Faithfulness The Bible in a Year “There failed not aught of any good thing which the Lord had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass.” — Joshua 21:45 As I walk with you through the Scriptures today, I find myself pausing at the end of Joshua, standing whereContinue reading “Not One Word Failed”