Open Eyes, Ready Hands
Nehemiah took all those steps, and it wasn't easy. He had opposition. Not everyone got into his plan. But he never lost faith.
The Lord is King Forever
Psalm 10 begins with the assumption that evil and injustice ultimately belong to God’s jurisdiction.
Your Story Matters
Every believer has a testimony of God's faithfulness, whether dramatic or quiet.
Don’t Believe Your Own Press Releases!
What if we reminded ourselves that the goal of the day is not to make much of ourselves, but to make much of God?
Looking Back, Looking Around, Looking Ahead
The path forward is rarely built through dramatic moments but through daily dependence on His Spirit and small acts of faithful obedience.
Checking for Spiritual Leaks
God's Word helps you identify where you've begun to drift so you can stay faithful, grow spiritually, and become a source of His living water to others.
Turning from the Temporary to the Eternal
There is nothing we can buy that will last forever.
A Time to Consider
Haggai reminds us to pause, consider the direction of our lives, and allow God to re-center our hearts on His purposes before our own.
Remember Together
He has given us His Word so we can remember His mighty acts throughout history.
Don't Miss the Bigger Picture
The details matter, but if we’re not careful, we can become so fascinated with them that we miss the grand narrative God is telling. Few books tempt us to do that more than Daniel.
The Problem of They, I, and You...
All believers face seasons of hardship, and one of the greatest spiritual challenges during those times is where we choose to focus our attention.
Write Your Own Psalm
The Psalms have guided God’s people in prayer and worship for generations, and they can also inspire us to develop a deeper, more personal conversation with God.
Exercising Our Faith
If we read God’s word but fail to exercise our faith and do the kingdom work we are assigned, then we will be just like the guy James wrote about.
The Greatest Heart Transplant
Modern medicine can perform remarkable procedures like heart transplants and stent placements that extend and improve lives. Yet even the most successful surgeries cannot overcome the reality that every earthly life eventually comes to an end.
More Than a Sticky Note
As I’ve walked alongside friends and families through illness, loss, healing, and uncertainty, I’ve been reminded that every season of life is temporary.
The Microscope or the Mirror?
Scripture is meant to be a mirror that transforms our own hearts before it becomes a microscope for examining others.
When Your Soul Needs a Sermon
Psalm 103 calls us to remember God's goodness and bless His name, even on days when praise doesn't come naturally.
Out Loud and On Purpose
Not every prayer needs to be said out loud, and not every scripture needs to be quoted to yourself out loud.
Missing the Mark: The Sin of Omission
While many focus on avoiding wrong behaviors, we are reminded that sin also includes failing to do the good God calls us to do.