Unconditional Obedience

The preaching was powerful. People were coming to Christ, and yet God called him to leave it behind to pursue one man. It doesn’t make sense to me, yet that’s what he asked Philip to do. In Acts 8:25-40, Philip is heading back to Jerusalem and “preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans […]

Christmas Priorities: Signs of Life

We don’t know what they had planned for the day when they first spotted something unique in the sky. What we do know is that the magi took note of it and pursued the meaning behind it. They embarked on a journey to Jerusalem to see for themselves if the sign they had seen marked […]

Christmas Priorities: When God Upends Your Plans

What happens when all your plans for the day are upended by unforeseen events? Do you look for how God might be diverting you toward His plan for the day?

Helping Hands

You can feel the conviction inside. God has made you for a reason. He has a purpose for your life. He has given you certain skills that he wants you to use for His Kingdom. Yet maybe it’s overwhelming to think about completing the task God has given you. You’re not alone. He has also […]

Why Did You Pick Me?

But Moses said to God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the sons of Israel out of Egypt?” – Exodus 3:11, NASB Exactly who are you when God calls you to do something that you seem ill-equipped to handle? As a believer in Jesus, you can be […]

“Go!” I’ll Show You Later Where

A career change taught me the importance of responding to God’s call. It was a lesson I learned from Abram’s obedience in Genesis 12 where he trusted God despite uncertainty about the future.

She Went and Did

In a time of extreme need, a widow shows faith when asked by the prophet Elijah for bread. Her obedience leads to God’s miraculous provision, demonstrating reliance on divine guidance even in desperate circumstances.

Opposing God’s Call

At times we are asked to respond to God’s call with little information and despite our apprehension. Jonah and Ananias demonstrate the consequences of fleeing God’s call or responding despite our fears.

Answering the Small Voice Inside

You’re content with your life, yet something deep inside is drawing you to take a look at Jesus. You’ve heard a lot about Him, but there are so many things in this world preventing you from clearly seeing Him. The question is whether you will make an effort to overcome those obstacles or let Jesus […]