Whose Will Will You Follow?

The Spirit of God within us gives us God’s wisdom, not our own wisdom. His word active in our life helps us discern His will versus our will.

Is Your Life Salty Enough?

When it comes to Jesus, sometimes we need to take people’s advice with more than a grain of salt.

The Miracle Standing Before Them

How do you respond to people who reject Jesus one day, then suddenly become a Christian the next day? Do you receive the news with skepticism or with celebration? Do you believe in the power of Jesus to miraculously transform a life to follow Him? In Acts 21, Paul is in Jerusalem in the temple […]

Judging with Discernment

At the end of what are commonly referred to as the Beatitudes, Matthew 7:28 tells us: “When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes (NASB).” The people could tell that this was the Son of God; […]

So All Goes Well

What is the purpose of God’s Word, His commands? Are they just words on the page, rules for us to follow? Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10, NASB).” God wants us to have abundant life. Paul wrote in Romans 15:13, “Now may the God of hope […]

Read and Follow the Instructions

It’s a phrase I’ve heard before after trying to assemble some complicated item or trying to learn how to operate a new piece equipment: “Did you read the instructions?” After all, the instructions were written by the maker of the item I am trying to put together or learn how to operate. Too often I […]

Prayer Journey — Guidance

May I rest in you dear God. You are everlasting. Your truth is eternal. Your hope never fails. From the beginning of the earth to this moment, you have been present. You make yourself known to the generations. Fill me with your wisdom. Guide me as I seek to tell others about the hope you […]

Abiding in God Under Pressure

So many words I wanted to say, hurtful words, as he lashed out at me. Yet something inside constrained me. It was just another encounter with him screaming at me, trying to get me to lash out at him. But for some reason I remained calm; for some reason I could see that this man […]

Prayer Journey — Clearing Confusion

The noise is everywhere creating havoc and confusion. It tries to divert people from you dear God. Yet your word is active and alive. It makes itself known. Those who have ears will hear what you say dear God. They will see your son Jesus and desire to know him. Help me dear God to […]

On the Level With God

If our life is on the level of the Word of God and aligned with Jesus Christ, we can check the accuracy of the beliefs and ideas that bombard us each day.