Before we are anything else, we are sinners in need of grace. God doesn’t wait for us to be perfect before He teaches us—He meets us in our brokenness and begins His instruction from there. What a comforting reminder that His guidance starts with grace.

Paul’s awe-filled praise in Romans 11 breaks down any illusion of entitlement. Everything we have—our position, our salvation, our hope—comes from Him, through Him, and to Him.

As a child, I learned to eat whatever was served—an experience echoed in Ezekiel’s call to consume God’s word, even when it came in the form of a scroll filled with lament.

Because of Christ, we no longer wait for hope—we live in it, carry it, and share it as we await the final restoration to come.

We’ve all met someone who talks more than they listen, who seems to know everything but understands little. Solomon had a word for that person: a fool. True wisdom doesn’t draw attention to itself—it draws us to Christ, where wisdom lives and leads.

When faced with national threats and personal sickness, King Hezekiah’s first response was to seek God in prayer—and God showed up with power and mercy.

Hosea shows us what happens when we take credit for God’s blessings. Faulty thinking leads to faulty worship. But even in our wandering, God invites us back—to humility, gratitude, and dependence on Him.

When tragedy strikes or injustice hits close to home, our instinct is often to act in anger. But Scripture calls us to wait.

Born from East Tennessee’s rugged hills and raised with little, I reflect on my father’s story and God’s guidance. Even in brokenness, the Lord is faithful to lead, provide, and shape our future with His wisdom.

In the face of unexplainable tragedy, like the flood in Hunt, Texas, our most honest prayer may simply be, “Lord, have mercy.”

We’re more connected than ever—but often less present. A speaker’s choice to create a distraction-free phone reminded me how hard it is to hear God’s voice and be fully available to others. Let’s be intentional about unplugging, so we can truly listen to the people—and the God—right in front of us.

It’s not weakness to need others, but real strength comes from knowing who to call first. God’s presence is more available than we sometimes realize—and our human relationships grow stronger when they’re grounded in prayerful dependence on Him.

We don’t always need the perfect plan or the right words. Often, obedience, restraint, and a teachable spirit speak louder than expertise.

Until we arrive at our eternal home, God invites us to partner in His work—bringing healing, hope, and help wherever we are. Every act of faithfulness here reflects our future with Him.

It’s not irreverent to ask, “Why do I suffer?” or “Why do the wicked prosper?” These are the very questions faithful people have always brought before a righteous God.

After two decades in Christian higher education, this reflection urges the Church to step boldly into its calling to train future leaders. With prayer and intentional work, the Church can become a leading force in shaping culture, not just reacting to it.

Physical strength may impress, but spiritual strength is forged in difficulty. True power is revealed when we admit our weakness and let God’s strength take over in the moments we feel least capable.

Jeremiah 17 reminds us that when we trust in the Lord, we become like a tree with deep roots—steady and fruitful even in difficult seasons. This is only possible through God’s grace and the renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

We were made for fellowship with God and one another. As we spend time alone with Him, He equips us to return and serve, love, and build unity in our communities.

Life’s storms—whether weather-related or personal—reveal where we place our trust. The Lord alone is our true safe place, stronger than any worldly security.