Long before FAFSA, God was placing students like Daniel into elite programs with full-ride support. But Daniel’s real education wasn’t in the classroom—it was in his convictions. God’s hand was on him from the start, just like He’s still involved in students’ lives today.

Reading Proverbs daily shaped my spiritual habits in my 20s, but wisdom literature alone isn’t enough. If we only read Proverbs, we risk missing the full, redemptive story of Scripture—and the deeper preparation God desires for kingdom living.

Naaman’s journey from prideful resistance to humble obedience shows us that God's grace often comes through unexpected instructions. This story challenges us to lay down our assumptions and follow God’s lead, even when it seems ridiculous to us.

By recognizing God's past faithfulness, we are empowered to step forward in faith, confident that He will continue to provide and guide us in our journey of faith.

Paul’s letters to Timothy emphasize the importance of adhering to sound doctrine and not being swayed by false teachings that dilute the gospel of Jesus.

As I continue to read Scripture, I am challenging myself to look for the parts of the passages I am apt to miss or, worse, ignore. In those verses may well be the things God is trying to correct in us.

Just as runners need to pace themselves and rest, spiritual growth involves periods of steady, deliberate practice, ensuring we are well-prepared for the more demanding aspects of life and faith.

Luke spent hours and hours, likely over months or even years, to help Theophilus have an accurate understanding of Jesus. What if we all invested that kind of time and energy in helping just one person have a deep and abiding knowledge of Jesus?