DID YOU KNOW “O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. Many are saying of my soul, ‘There is no deliverance for him in God.’ Selah. But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.” (Psalm 3:1–3, NASB) Psalm 3 isContinue reading “When Faith Is Surrounded but Not Defeated”
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Holding Faith and Truth Together at Day’s End
As the Day Ends “In every situation take the shield of faith … and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word.” Ephesians 6:16–17 As evening settles in and the noise of the day begins to fade, the words of Paul invite us to reflect not on what we accomplished, but on how weContinue reading “Holding Faith and Truth Together at Day’s End”
Standing Firm at the Edge of Eternity
Thru the Bible in a Year As we come to 2 Peter, we are reading words written at the edge of a faithful life. This second letter is not theoretical theology offered from a distance; it is pastoral urgency shaped by the knowledge that Peter’s own martyrdom is near. There is a gravity here, butContinue reading “Standing Firm at the Edge of Eternity”
Standing Secure When the World Shakes
On Second Thought Advent is a season that teaches us how to wait faithfully in a world that does not feel stable. We light candles while headlines grow darker, we sing of hope while grief remains close at hand, and we confess that Christ will come again even as chaos seems to multiply around us.Continue reading “Standing Secure When the World Shakes”
When the Light Moves Indoors
On Second Thought Advent has a way of slowing us down just enough to see what we normally rush past. It is the season when the Church deliberately resists noise and hurry, choosing instead to wait, to watch, and to remember that God entered the world quietly—without coercion, spectacle, or force. In that spirit, theContinue reading “When the Light Moves Indoors”
The Plow Hand
As the Day Ends Scripture: “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” — Luke 9:62 As the evening quiets the noise of the day, this verse invites us into reflection. The words of Jesus in Luke 9:62 are both challenging andContinue reading “The Plow Hand”
Standing Firm in the Night
As the Day Ends Scripture: “Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” — 1 Peter 5:9 Meditation As evening settles over the earth and the hum of the day fades into quiet, the words of 1 PeterContinue reading “Standing Firm in the Night”
Standing Firm When Faith Is Tested
As the Day Begins Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:12 – “If we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us.” Meditation The quiet hours of morning often remind us of the faithfulness of God. As the sun rises, we’re offered a new beginning—a fresh invitation to trust,Continue reading “Standing Firm When Faith Is Tested”
Beauty from the Ashes
Afternoon Moment This reflection is drawn from one of the most beloved classical daily devotionals that has guided and comforted millions of believers through the years—including myself. In the spirit of timeless trust and encouragement, I share this entry just as it was written, a gentle reminder that even when life seems to collapse aroundContinue reading “Beauty from the Ashes”
Winning the Race That Matters Most
DID YOU KNOW Scripture Focus: Hebrews 12:1–3 Did You Know that Anxiety Can Choke the Word of God in Your Life? In Mark 4:19, Jesus warns that “the worries of this life… come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.” It’s a sobering image—the living Word of God, planted in the soil of ourContinue reading “Winning the Race That Matters Most”