If we are to follow Jesus, then we must be willing to give him our undivided commitment. There can be no exceptions.

When I concentrate on the story of Judah, I’m struck anew at the remarkable ways God works in our world.

First preached to a largely Jewish audience, the Sermon on the Mount has pointed implications for the believer’s life today.

It is still God’s plan to use broken folks like us—and like those in today’s Bible stories—to share the story of redemption and transformation with those we meet every day.

The brightness of the stars reminds us of God’s glory he wants us to reflect on others.

I want to learn from all of the reruns of scripture and find ways to correct my mistakes and fully embrace the goodness of God today and every day.

When God calls us, it’s not because he’s misplaced us. God calls to check our availability and even to see if we are ready to move another step closer in our journey of discipleship and maturity.

For us, faith in the Lord Jesus as our Savior is foundational to who we are as individuals and as a couple.

When God gives us a mission, he accomplishes it because we continued to surrender to him and depend on him.

I do not think we always know in every detail of every day that God is or isn't specifically directing us. What I hope to learn and encourage you to consider is how to involve God more and more in all decisions and at the same time have confidence in his provision.

There is no balance to preparation for dealing with the enemy. And there is also no balanced approach when it comes to our reliance on God to meet our needs.

John the Baptist denounced the religious leaders because they were watching for all the wrong reasons. Could we be guilty of the same?

Much about this story raises questions. But much about this story also takes away all of our excuses and simply challenges us to take a step of obedience.

God is always at work in places we wouldn’t be looking and in ways we wouldn’t pay attention to.

Some find any celebration of Jesus as little more than an irritant. But for us who believe, Christmas is only the beginning of his offer to us.

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.”

Some daily responsibilities will continue, but we also have new and fresh possibilities for what God can do in us and through us as we offer ourselves and our talents to him.

As we begin this new year, what do you need to let go of or close from last year? What in your life needs to drop in your celebration of 2023’s arrival?

Whether your year will be smooth or riddled with unanticipated trouble, God will provide the resource for choosing the second option.

Nothing satisfies me more than sharing my faith at work, especially when it has the potential to change the future.