As the Day Begins “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection.” —Hebrews 6:1 Spiritual growth does not happen merely because time passes. We may attend worship, listen to sermons, read devotional articles, and speak the language of faith while remaining unchanged in the places where GodContinue reading “When Obedience Becomes Our Next Step”
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Becoming Like the Father
In the Life of Christ “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” — Matthew 5:48 At first glance, Jesus’ command in Matthew 5:48 can feel overwhelming. How can imperfect people ever be perfect? As I walk through the Sermon on the Mount, I discover that Jesus is not calling His followers to flawlessContinue reading “Becoming Like the Father”
Growing Older but Leaning Harder on God
Did you know that growing older does not automatically mean growing deeper in faith? Many people assume spiritual maturity simply arrives with age, as though wisdom naturally appears with gray hair and passing years. Yet Psalm 71 paints a more honest picture. The elderly psalmist is not coasting on yesterday’s experiences with God. Instead, heContinue reading “Growing Older but Leaning Harder on God”
Beyond the Reputation
The church in our generation has learned how to talk about spiritual depth without always walking in it. We can quote authors, attend conferences, sing worship songs with emotional intensity, and still remain strangers to the daily surrendered life Jesus calls us to live. The deeper Christian life is not measured by what we proclaimContinue reading “Beyond the Reputation”
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”
When Love Refuses to Let Go
A Day in the Life “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” — 1 Corinthians 13:7 When I read 1 Corinthians 13, I am not merely reading a poetic tribute to love; I am stepping into a portrait of Jesus. Paul’s words are not abstract ideals floating above reality.Continue reading “When Love Refuses to Let Go”
Living in the Land of God’s Yes
Standing on Solid Ground A Day in the Life This morning, I found myself returning to a passage that never fails to anchor my soul: “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us” (2 Corinthians 1:20). There’s something beautifully settled about thisContinue reading “Living in the Land of God’s Yes”
Learning Obedience the Hard Way
A Day in the Life “Though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.” Hebrews 5:8–9 When I sit with Hebrews 5:8–9, I am always struck by how unsettling—and yet how steadying—these wordsContinue reading “Learning Obedience the Hard Way”
When Competition Becomes Costly
DID YOU KNOW Scripture does not shy away from the reality of rivalry, especially when it arises not between enemies, but within families and hearts shaped by fear, hunger, and survival. The story of Jacob and Esau is not merely a lesson in sibling conflict; it is a window into how God works amid humanContinue reading “When Competition Becomes Costly”
Learning the Weight That Sets Us Free
On Second Thought Advent is a season that trains the soul to wait, to watch, and to discern the difference between what feels heavy and what truly matters. As the Church slows its pace and fixes its gaze on the coming of Christ, Scripture gently but firmly reshapes our understanding of burden and blessing. Paul’sContinue reading “Learning the Weight That Sets Us Free”