This week, I want to extend an invitation for you to focus on God’s Covenant of Love for his people. God’s love for humanity is characterized by personal relationship, covenant faithfulness, and redemptive action. Genesis 1:27 establishes that humans are created “in the image of God,” setting them apart from the rest of creation with unique dignity and purpose. This divine image-bearing creates the foundation for a personal relationship between God and humanity that doesn’t exist with other aspects of creation. The covenant relationship God establishes with humanity demonstrates His committed love. From His promises to Abraham through the new Read More
Category: Christian Living
God’s Masterpiece: Beautifully and Meticulously Created
We Are God’s Masterpiece, Crafted with Intention Just as an artist pours deliberate thought into every brushstroke and color choice, God formed us with meticulous care and purpose. Ephesians 2:10 declares, “For we are His workmanship [His own masterwork, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].” The Greek word “poiema” (handiwork) literally means “work of art” or Read More
It’s Time to Let Go!
Philippians 3:13-14 – But one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Are you holding on to those things God told you to release? It’s time to let go. Scripture Focus: “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” — Hebrews 12:1 Are you carrying things that God never asked you to bear? Sometimes, it’s not the obvious Read More
From Grass to Grace: Lessons from Your Lawn
I was awakened early this morning by someone mowing their lawn. As I lay there listening to the roar of that engine, I thought about how mowing the lawn relates to our walk of faith. Here are my thoughts: *Regular Maintenance Prevents Overgrowth Just as grass grows continuously and requires regular cutting to stay healthy and manageable, our spiritual lives need consistent attention. When we neglect daily prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship, spiritual “weeds” like pride, bitterness, or worldly desires can quickly take root and choke out our relationship with God. Regular spiritual maintenance through daily disciplines keeps our hearts Read More
Fireflies & Divine Revelation
Growing up in the country, I was privileged to see fireflies light up the night on a regular basis. They are quite beautiful to behold. As I watched them, I thought about how God’s Word is revealed to us and impacts our daily lives. Here is a lesson from the firefly. Fireflies Illuminate the Darkness—So Does Divine Revelation Fireflies shine brightest in the dark, offering a glimpse of light in otherwise shadowy places. Their glow stands out not because the environment is bright, but because it’s *not*. Divine revelation works the same. God’s truth often comes in the darkness—when we’re Read More
In Him: A Power Reservoir
In Him we live, we move, and we have our being (Acts 17:28). We are blessed in Him. What are the in-Him realities? They are those things that the Word of God tells us we have in Him. Not just In Him, but By Him, Through Him, In Whom, Through Christ, and so many more. In Him we have life (John 1:4).