On Second Thought “But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.” Matthew 14:30 Faith often looks strongest before the wind changes. We step forward believing God has spoken, trusting that He will sustain us, and feeling certain that obedience is the right course.Continue reading “WHEN THE STORM BECOMES LARGER THAN THE SAVIOR”
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WHEN FAITH STEPS OUT OF THE BOAT
In the Life of Christ *“And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.”* — Matthew 14:28 There are moments in the life of Christ that feel almost impossible to imagine without placing ourselves into the scene. Matthew 14:22–33 is one of those moments. TheContinue reading “WHEN FAITH STEPS OUT OF THE BOAT”
Faith Without the “But”
Trusting God Beyond Our Doubts As the Day Begins The words of Epistle of James confront us with a spiritual reality that many quietly wrestle with: “He who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind” (James 1:6–7). The Greek word used for doubt here is diakrinō (διακρίνω), whichContinue reading “Faith Without the “But””
Anchored in God’s Promises
The content discusses four key assurances from Scripture about God’s nature: He generously offers wisdom to those who ask (James 1:5), cares for our whole being (1 Thessalonians 5:23), acts as a protective shield (Psalm 18:30-31), and welcomes our doubts (e.g., Thomas, Moses). These truths provide encouragement and guidance in daily life.