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
Category: Spiritual Growth
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).
He’s Toying With You
He’s toying with you. Have you heard that phrase in reference to your enemy, the devil? I was watching a TV show the other day, and there were these three guys fighting; two of them had swords, and the third guy had a broom handle. The Holy Spirit said to me, “The guy with the broom handle was simply ‘toying’ with the guys with the swords. That’s how the devil manipulates you sometimes; he toys with you. But I have equipped you to be the better fighter.” Toying with someone means playing with their emotions, intentions, or expectations—usually in a Read More
Faithful Obedience: Five Divine Imperatives
We are called to work out our salvation through faithful obedience. Sometimes we are not sure what this may look like in our daily lives. Here are five divine imperatives from the Word for daily application. Love God and Others Scripture: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39) Application: Prioritize your relationship with God through prayer, worship, and obedience. Demonstrate love to others through kindness, forgiveness, and service, Read More