On Second Thought There are moments in the Christian life when following Jesus feels far less like triumph and far more like endurance. We enter the faith imagining peace, clarity, and blessing, only to discover seasons of rejection, loneliness, misunderstanding, and grief. The Apostle Paul captured this tension when he spoke of longing to knowContinue reading “When the Road Looks Like His”
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The Road That Costs Everything
A Day in the Life “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.’” — Matthew 16:24 When I read these words of Jesus, I am immediately confronted with how easily I soften them. We often speak of “bearingContinue reading “The Road That Costs Everything”
Enduring with Christ
The devotional emphasizes enduring suffering as a vital part of the Christian journey, drawing on 1 Peter 2:20-21. It highlights that, like Christ, believers are called to endure trials as opportunities for growth, reflecting faith and patience. Trials can transform into testimonies of hope, honoring God’s purpose in our lives.