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”
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The Quiet Voice That Guides Us
As the Day Ends “I have not spoken in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness… I, the Lord, speak the truth; I declare what is right.” — Isaiah 45:19 As the day slowly comes to a close, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the conversations we had, the decisions we made, andContinue reading “The Quiet Voice That Guides Us”
When Jesus Opened Their Eyes
A Day in the Life “But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear” (Matthew 13:16). When I read those words of Jesus, I picture Him standing before His disciples after telling the parable of the sower. The crowds heard a story about seeds and soil. The disciples heard somethingContinue reading “When Jesus Opened Their Eyes”
Led by the Spirit of Truth
As the Day Begins “When He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness.” — John 16:8 There are moments in life when we simply need direction. We stand at a crossroads, uncertain which step to take, and we quietly ask God to show us the way. In John 16:8, JesusContinue reading “Led by the Spirit of Truth”
When Your Inner Voice Needs a Shepherd
On Second Thought There are moments in the Christian life when we quietly say to ourselves, “I just need to follow my conscience.” It sounds wise. It sounds moral. It sounds responsible. And in many ways, it is. Conscience is one of God’s gifts to humanity. It functions like an internal alarm system, signaling whenContinue reading “When Your Inner Voice Needs a Shepherd”
Wisdom That Walks With Me
As the Day Begins “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” — Proverbs 2:6 There is a quiet assumption many of us carry into the Christian life: if the Holy Spirit lives within us, wisdom will simply happen. Yet Proverbs 2:6 reminds us that wisdom is not automatic; it isContinue reading “Wisdom That Walks With Me”
Life and Peace Begin in the Mind
As the Day Begins “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6 (KJV) There is a quiet battle that begins before our feet ever touch the floor. It is not first a battle of circumstances, but of mindset. The Apostle Paul writes in RomansContinue reading “Life and Peace Begin in the Mind”
The Adventure Hidden in Plain Sight
Rediscovering Your First Love On Second Thought There’s a worn leather Bible sitting on my desk that tells a story. The pages are dog-eared, the margins filled with notes from different seasons of my life—some in confident ink, others in tentative pencil. Coffee stains mark pages I’ve lingered over during early morning hours, and highlightedContinue reading “The Adventure Hidden in Plain Sight”
Guarding the Gates of the Heart
As the Day Begins “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10 The apostle Paul’s exhortation in Ephesians 6:10 is not a call to self-generated resolve but an invitation into a strength that originates outside of us. The Greek phrase endynamousthe en Kyriō carries the sense of being continuallyContinue reading “Guarding the Gates of the Heart”
When Truth Moves from Words to Freedom
A Day in the Life “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 When I walk with Jesus through the Gospels, one of the most striking patterns I notice is how often He speaks about truth not as information, but as transformation. Jesus never treats truth as aContinue reading “When Truth Moves from Words to Freedom”