Maybe AI can help us learn what Solomon tried to teach us several centuries ago. Proverbs 17: 27 offers advice that AI might have recently confirmed: “Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.”

Jesus' unconventional approach to greatness, exemplified by his embrace of children and emphasis on selfless service, challenges conventional wisdom and calls for a reevaluation of personal goals and values.

Fear and fatigue can distort our perceptions, as seen when Jesus calmed his disciples' fears during a storm, emphasizing the reassurance and guidance available through prayer.

When Elisha’s servant was told to give the bread to the 100 he asked, “How can I set this before 100 men?” It seemed obvious that the amount was insufficient to the need.

After thinking about the psalmist’s outcry to God, I decided I, like him, have a troubling tendency to tell God how to do his work.

The contrast between worldly success and spiritual sufficiency highlights a recurring tension: while culture often demands excess and perfection, embracing God's sufficiency can lead to deeper contentment and alignment with spiritual values over material achievements.

What if the difficult things we go through and the suffering we experience have something to do with advancing the gospel? Would it stir more resolve and commitment to the places he has put us or to the people we are called to serve?

Surrendering to God's plan requires faith in His reasons and timing, acknowledging His sovereignty and provision in every circumstance.

Ultimately, Psalm 34 serves as a testimony to God's faithfulness and goodness, offering assurance to believers that He is a reliable source of strength and deliverance in every circumstance of life.

Ultimately, embracing Jesus' kingdom plan brings fulfillment, peace, and the promise of eternal reward, outweighing any momentary desire for personal control or immediate gratification.

Many scenarios in life, mirrored in biblical tales, illustrate the triumph of faith over seemingly insurmountable odds.

As we follow Jesus, our children and even our adult children will notice and remember.

The things God initiates God finishes.

We need to thank God for his divine favor and blessings!

Be of good courage. Aim to please the Lord.

God will keep his promises every time and every day of our journey.

We should always pray and never lose heart because God has already demonstrated his faithfulness to us over and over again.

Consult with God in prayer ahead of your decisions.

God will save and rescue his children and all will find refuge and restoration.

God is not simply a God of history but a living God who loves us and calls us into his promises.