Where Emptiness Meets the Presence of God As the Day Begins “The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” — Psalm 121:5 There is a quiet truth that many of us discover not in moments of strength, but in seasons of emptiness. We try to fill the silence withContinue reading “Held by the Keeper”
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A Candle the World Cannot Ignore
As the Day Begins “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 When Jesus spoke these words during the Sermon on the Mount, He was describing something inevitable about the life that truly knows God. Light cannot hide its nature.Continue reading “A Candle the World Cannot Ignore”
When God’s Wisdom Looks Too Simple to Be True
DID YOU KNOW Scripture often reveals that God works in ways that initially appear simple—or even puzzling—but later prove to be perfectly wise. Many believers discover that the answers to life’s most complex struggles are often found in humble obedience to God’s Word. When the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, he facedContinue reading “When God’s Wisdom Looks Too Simple to Be True”
Standing on the Wall Where God Speaks
A Day in the Life “I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am corrected.” — Habakkuk 2:1 One of the quiet disciplines in the life of Jesus was His habit of listening before acting.Continue reading “Standing on the Wall Where God Speaks”
When Christ’s Life Becomes Our Life
As the Day Begins “We pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill every good purpose of His goodness and the work of faith with power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him.” — 2 ThessaloniansContinue reading “When Christ’s Life Becomes Our Life”
Knowing Him Personally
A Day in the Life “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” — John 17:3 When I read the prayer of Jesus recorded in John 17, I am always struck by how clearly He defines eternal life. Many people assume eternalContinue reading “Knowing Him Personally”
Knowing God Beyond Strength
As the Day Begins “Wisdom is better than strength.” — Ecclesiastes 9:16 The ancient preacher of Ecclesiastes lived in a world not unlike our own, where strength was admired, authority was visible, and power was measurable. Armies won battles, wealth commanded attention, and influence secured outcomes. Yet in the midst of this reality, the TeacherContinue reading “Knowing God Beyond Strength”
That They May Know Him
The Bible in a Year “They shall know that I am the Lord their God, that brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them: I am the Lord their God.” Exodus 29:46 As we move steadily through the Scriptures together, Exodus 29:46 invites us to pause and considerContinue reading “That They May Know Him”
“Glory Before the Morning”
A Day in the Life of Jesus On this day in our journey—November 23—we step into one of the most sacred moments recorded in Scripture. Jesus, knowing the cross is only hours away, lifts His eyes toward heaven and prays not for the world, not for His disciples, but first—for Himself. John 17:1–5 is holyContinue reading ““Glory Before the Morning””
As the Day Begins
Psalm 100:3 (ESV)“Know that the Lord, He is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.” Morning Meditation As you wake and step into a new day, Psalm 100:3 offers a vital reminder of who you are—and, more importantly, whose you are.Continue reading “As the Day Begins”