“The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” — Galatians 2:20 The Christian life is not lived on autopilot. Nor is it sustained by willpower, religious performance, or good intentions. It is lived by faith—moment by moment, day … Continue reading The Rhythm of the Christian Life
Living by Faith
“The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” — Galatians 2:20 The Christian life begins and continues the same way: By faith in Jesus Christ. We are not justified by our performance, sustained by our discipline, or accepted … Continue reading Living by Faith
No Greater Joy
“I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.” — 3 John 1:4 The Heart Behind these Words When the Apostle John wrote these words, he was an old man. He had walked with Jesus. He had leaned against Him at the Last Supper, stood at the foot … Continue reading No Greater Joy
The God Who Counts: A Devotional from Numbers 3–4
"Whatever things were written before were written for our learning." (Romans 15:4) Numbers 3 and 4 can feel, at first glance, like the least devotional chapters in the Bible. Camp positions. Age ranges. Exact numbers of firstborn sons and shekels of silver. It reads like a ledger, not a love letter. But look again, and … Continue reading The God Who Counts: A Devotional from Numbers 3–4
What No Eye Has Seen
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.” — 1 Corinthians 2:9 There are moments when life hands you something so heavy you wonder if goodness is still real. Grief that won’t lift. Prayers that seem to echo in an empty room. … Continue reading What No Eye Has Seen
The House That Had to Be Torn Down
Leviticus 14:33-57 Tucked inside Israel’s purity laws is a quiet but unsettling picture: a house infected, examined, scraped, rebuilt — and sometimes simply torn down. It’s not really about mold. It’s about us. God doesn’t rush past what’s broken. The priest doesn’t glance and move on — he empties the house, watches it seven days, … Continue reading The House That Had to Be Torn Down
Christ Over Every Dark Power
“What have you to do with us, O Son of God?” (Matthew 8:29) The demons in Matthew 8 recognize what many humans miss: Jesus is not merely a teacher among many, but the reigning Son of God with absolute authority over every spiritual power. They obey His word instantly. They fear His presence. They know … Continue reading Christ Over Every Dark Power
Known, Exposed, and Cleansed
In Leviticus 13, God appointed priests to examine the people and declare whether they were clean or unclean. The priest could identify the problem, but he could not cure it. What a contrast we find in Jesus. God has not left us to diagnose our own spiritual condition. He graciously gives us His Holy Spirit, … Continue reading Known, Exposed, and Cleansed
Praying Simple Prayers
“Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.” (Psalm 119:94) Six words make up the request, but they carry the weight of a whole theology of grace. Notice the order. The psalmist doesn’t say “save me because I have sought out your precepts” — as if obedience earned rescue. He says … Continue reading Praying Simple Prayers
The Power of a Gentle Tongue
Words carry weight far beyond their sound. Proverbs 15 shows us two paths laid open by speech: a soft answer that turns away wrath, and a harsh word that stirs up anger. A wise tongue that commends knowledge, and a foolish mouth that pours out folly. A gentle tongue that is a tree of life, … Continue reading The Power of a Gentle Tongue
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