A Day in the Life “That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.” — 1 John 1:3 There are moments in my walk with Christ that I can’t quite explain,Continue reading “When You’ve Just Been with Jesus”
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When Strength Runs Out and God Begins
As the Day Begins “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” — Jeremiah 33:3 There comes a moment in every believer’s journey when the illusion of self-sufficiency begins to crumble. It is not always dramatic; often it is quiet, even unsettling. PlansContinue reading “When Strength Runs Out and God Begins”
Breaking False Rulers
Resting in the Freedom of God’s Love As the Day Ends “O Lord our God, other lords besides You have ruled over me, but Your name alone is the one I want to honor” (Isaiah 26:13). As the day draws to a close, there is a quiet honesty that often settles over the soul. TheContinue reading “Breaking False Rulers”
Already Rich, Yet Still Reaching
Living as an Heir in Christ On Second Thought There is something deeply human about longing for more. We measure, compare, and quietly wonder if what we have is enough—enough strength, enough wisdom, enough security. The language of inheritance speaks directly into that longing. When we hear the word “heir,” we think of future gain,Continue reading “Already Rich, Yet Still Reaching”
When Love Stands in Glory
Meeting the Risen Christ A Day in the Life There are moments in my walk with Christ when I catch myself thinking, “If only I had been there… if only I had walked beside Him along the Galilean shore.” I imagine hearing His voice firsthand, watching Him break bread, seeing His compassion with my ownContinue reading “When Love Stands in Glory”
When Being Right Isn’t the Goal
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that having the final say can sometimes silence the voice of God in your life? There is a subtle satisfaction that comes from winning an argument, from delivering that final statement that leaves no room for rebuttal. If we are honest, most of us have felt it. Yet ScriptureContinue reading “When Being Right Isn’t the Goal”
The Measure of a Wise Life
As the Day Begins “Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding.” – Proverbs 10:13 There is a quiet distinction in Scripture between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge gathers facts, but wisdom governs life. The Hebrew word for wisdom, ḥokmāh, carries the sense of skillful living—like a craftsman shaping wood with precision. ItContinue reading “The Measure of a Wise Life”
Seen by God in a World That Overlooks You
On Second Thought There is something quietly unsettling about beginning the day in a world that measures importance by visibility. The headlines shout of global summits, influential leaders, and historic decisions, while most of us rise to routines that seem, by comparison, ordinary and unnoticed. You balance a checkbook instead of negotiating economies. You seekContinue reading “Seen by God in a World That Overlooks You”
When Wisdom Walked Among Us
Learning to See as Jesus Sees A Day in the Life There is a subtle but defining difference between intelligence and wisdom, and I am learning that difference more clearly as I walk through the life of Jesus. Moses wrote, “Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding” (DeuteronomyContinue reading “When Wisdom Walked Among Us”
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”