The Bible in a Year “These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the Lord, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded him.” — 1 Chronicles 24:19 When we come to passages filled with names, schedules, and assignments likeContinue reading “Serving with Order and Purpose”
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Rolling Up Our Sleeves for God
The Bible in a Year “Their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.” — 1 Chronicles 9:13 As we continue our journey through Scripture, we come to a verse tucked quietly into theContinue reading “Rolling Up Our Sleeves for God”
Called, Prepared, and Sent
The Weight of Faithful Service The Bible in a Year “Joab [said] to Cushi, Go tell the king what thou hast seen. And Cushi bowed himself unto Joab, and ran.” (2 Samuel 18:21) As we continue our journey through Scripture, we encounter a brief but revealing moment in the life of David’s kingdom. The battleContinue reading “Called, Prepared, and Sent”
When Faith Forgets Its Mission
A Day in the Life “So, I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him. Then Jesus answered and said, ‘O faithless and perverse generation … how long shall I bear with you?’” (Matthew 17:16–17). These are not the gentle tones we often associate with Jesus. They are sharp, urgent, almost pained.Continue reading “When Faith Forgets Its Mission”
Compelled by Love, Sent in Power
A Day in the Life “Your people shall be volunteers in the day of Your power.” Psalm 110:3 When I read Psalm 110:3, I am struck by how effortlessly service flows from the presence of God’s power. The psalmist does not describe a reluctant people who must be persuaded, pressured, or guilted into action. Instead,Continue reading “Compelled by Love, Sent in Power”
Carried by the Body, Formed by His Love
As the Day Ends There is a quiet holiness that settles over the evening hours, a stillness that invites us to reflect on where we have been and where God is leading us. Ephesians 4:14–16 offers a fitting meditation for this sacred close of day. Paul reminds us that spiritual maturity is not an isolatedContinue reading “Carried by the Body, Formed by His Love”