Blog Archives
Open Doors
Sometimes God changes our lives with a single open door. Discover how Colossians 4:3 challenges us to pray for opportunities to share the hope of Jesus and have the faith to walk through them.
Totality
A total solar eclipse is more than an astronomical event—it is a breathtaking reminder of God’s perfect design and the truth that the heavens declare His glory.
The Richest Person in the World Isn’t Who You Think
The world’s richest person isn’t measured by dollars but by what they possess in Christ. Discover the eternal riches every believer already owns through Jesus Christ according to Ephesians 1.
The Confidence to Walk Away
Prayer isn’t just asking God for help—it’s trusting Him enough to leave your burdens in His hands. Discover how Colossians 4:2 teaches us to pray with thanksgiving before the answer comes.
There’s a Place at the Table
Feeling like you don’t belong? In Luke 14, Jesus teaches that God’s kingdom isn’t built on status but on grace. Discover what it means to find your place at His table and extend His invitation to others.
Keeping God Before Your Eyes
Discover how consciously placing God before you each day brings clarity, joy, stability, and purpose through the truth of Psalm 16.
Knowing About Jesus Isn’t Enough
Do you truly believe in Jesus, or only admire His teachings? Discover what biblical faith really means and why Jesus alone is the Bread of Life.
Loving the People Who Hurt You
Jesus responded to betrayal and injustice with compassion instead of revenge. Discover how Luke 13 teaches believers to extend mercy even to those who hurt them.
Harmony by Design: A Lesson from Two House Finches
A pair of house finches provides a beautiful picture of God’s design for marriage. Discover how Colossians 3:18-19 reveals harmony, sacrificial love, and God’s purpose for husbands and wives.
Beyond the Buoys: Trusting God in Deep Waters
When life feels deeper than you can stand, God invites you to trust Him beyond your comfort zone. Discover how faith grows even in seasons of illness, uncertainty, and waiting.
Leaders Don’t Point the Way—They Lead the Way
Discover what Peter teaches about biblical leadership in John 21. Great leaders don’t just point the way—they follow Jesus first and lead by example.
A Good Representative
What does it mean to represent Jesus? Discover how Colossians 3:17 challenges believers to let every word and action reflect the character of Christ.
Love Builds Bridges – Not Compromise
Jesus crossed every barrier to reach the Samaritan woman. Discover how John 4 teaches us to love others with both grace and truth.
The Melody of Truth
Music helps us remember truth. Discover how Colossians 3:16 shows that songs can teach Scripture, strengthen faith, and point us to Jesus every day.
Love Is More Than a Feeling—It’s a Daily Choice
Love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a choice. Discover how Colossians 3:14 and 1 Corinthians 13 reveal the kind of Christ-like love that brings unity, peace, and lasting relationships.
Velvet Steel
Biblical strength isn’t loud or harsh. Learn how Moses, David, Paul, and Jesus modeled unwavering truth wrapped in compassionate love—and why Christians are called to be steel wrapped in velvet.
The Simplicity of a Presence Centered Life
An unexpected physical episode left me anxious, but within minutes God met me through His Word. Discover how Psalm 5 and John 14 remind us that His presence is our greatest source of peace.
When Sin Can’t Be Painted Over
A hidden mold problem became a powerful reminder that sin can’t simply be covered up. Discover what Colossians 3:5-8 teaches about putting off the old life and living as a new creation in Christ.
God’s Way is a Paradox to the World
John 3:30 reminds us that the Christian life is beautifully different from the world’s way of thinking. Discover what it means to let Christ increase while we decrease in humility and surrender.
When Nothing Seems to Get Better
Life reminds us that nothing on earth lasts forever, but Colossians 3:1-4 points us to an eternal hope. Discover how keeping your eyes on Christ changes your perspective on aging, suffering, and what truly matters.
Luke: The Expanding Kingdom
Jesus compared God’s kingdom to a mustard seed and yeast—small beginnings that lead to unstoppable growth. Discover how everyday acts of kindness and faithful obedience help expand God’s kingdom one life at a time.
Will Someone Believe in Jesus Because of You?
Lazarus didn’t raise himself—Jesus did. In the same way, every believer has been spiritually raised to new life in Christ. Discover why your transformed life is meant to point others to Jesus.
What an Old Homestead Taught Me About Legacy
An old homestead and blooming daffodils reveal a powerful lesson about faith, legacy, and storing up treasures in heaven that last forever.
Eight Words That Will Change Your Life
When grief and confusion overwhelm, discover how Jesus’ presence, timing, and invitation bring hope, comfort, and resurrection life.
Why We Believe Things We Want to Be True
Discover how Colossians 2:8–10 teaches believers to recognize false teaching, seek biblical truth, and find completeness in Christ.
Can Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth?
Jesus sees beyond labels and failures. Discover why no one is good enough, yet everyone is redeemable through Christ’s grace.
Rooted or Withering? The Truth About Spiritual Growth
Discover what dead gardenias taught about faith, spiritual growth, and why being rooted in Christ is essential for a thriving Christian life.
Walking Through Luke: The Barren Fig Tree
Discover what Jesus taught in the Parable of the Fig Tree and how spiritual fruit reveals genuine faith, repentance, and growth.
Thin Ice Faith
Build your faith on the truth of Jesus Christ. Discover why false teachings fail and how Scripture provides a firm foundation.
12 LIFE-CHANGING THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT CHRIST
Discover the life-changing comfort of Jesus the Good Shepherd and how His love, guidance, and peace can transform your life forever.
I Am His: Finding Your True Identity in Jesus Christ
Discover how John the Baptist found his identity in Christ and learn why true identity is not achieved but received through Jesus.
The Greatest Mystery Ever Revealed: Christ in You
Discover the life-changing mystery revealed in Scripture: Christ in you, the hope of glory through Jesus Christ for all people.
The Leap That Changed Everything
Faith begins where control ends. Discover how trusting God through fear and uncertainty can strengthen your faith in Christ.
Who Are You? Discover Your True Identity in Christ
Discover how true identity is found in Jesus Christ and why John the Baptist’s answer, “I am His,” still changes lives today.
Walking Through Luke: Do Not Be Anxious
Discover how Jesus teaches us to overcome anxiety, trust God’s provision, and live with faith instead of fear during hardship.
When God Says, “You Don’t Need That”
God provides everything we truly need. Learn the difference between wants and needs through a biblical perspective on contentment.
When “More” Is Never Enough: Finding True Contentment in Christ
Discover the true meaning of Philippians 4:13 and learn how to find lasting contentment in Christ instead of chasing more every day.
Walking Through Luke: The Parable of the Rich Fool
Jesus warns against greed and envy in Luke 12, teaching us to find contentment in God instead of chasing possessions and wealth.
Six Life-Changing Words on Words
Discover six biblical truths from Proverbs 17 that will help you control your words, avoid conflict, and build stronger, Christ-centered relationships.
Walking Through Luke: The Lord’s Prayer
Discover how Jesus taught us to pray and why God’s generosity goes beyond requests. Learn to turn prayer into a meaningful conversation.
Praying Heaven Down
Discover how prayer opens heaven, transforms your faith, and brings you into God’s presence. Learn to pray with power and purpose today.
The Special Blessings of Being Near
Discover the power of abiding in Christ and how drawing near to God daily brings protection, peace, and deeper spiritual intimacy.
What If You Had Known Him?
Knowing Jesus personally starts here—discover practical steps, scriptures, and prayer tips to deepen faith and live out a daily walk with Christ.
Total Depravity
Discover how pride and self-sufficiency hinder your faith and why daily dependence on God is essential for spiritual growth and life.
Walking Through Luke: Rejoicing in the Father’s Will
Discover what Jesus says is truly worth celebrating. A powerful reflection on Luke 10 and finding joy in salvation, not temporary success.
Are Your Prayers Life-Destroying or Life-Giving?
Discover six powerful prayers in Mark 5 and what they reveal about faith, desperation, and the different ways people cry out to Jesus.
Overcoming Oppression’s Sorrow
Feeling sudden sorrow or heaviness? Discover Psalm 43’s biblical pathway from spiritual oppression to lasting joy in God’s presence.
Walking Through Luke: Take Nothing for Yourself
Jesus sent His disciples with nothing but faith. Discover what Luke 9 teaches about trust, obedience, and living on mission today.
B.A.D. (Biblical Attention Deficit)
Are we listening to God? Discover how paying attention to Scripture transforms faith, renews the mind, and draws us closer to Him.
A Selfless Life
Jesus chose compassion over comfort. Discover how His selflessness teaches us to serve others even in grief and interruption.
