“It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life… And he lay down and slept under a broom tree. And behold, an angel touched him and said to him, ‘Arise and eat.’” —1 Kings 19:4–5 Many of us know the shock of finding ourselves in a valley when we expected a mountaintop. Fatigue sets … Continue reading When You Find Yourself in a Desert Place
Pursuing Peace When You Are Wronged
How can you pursue peace and generosity in conflict when you feel vulnerable, wronged, or afraid of losing something? Abram’s way of dealing with conflict with Lot in Genesis 13 can teach us several gospel-shaped lessons. 1. Abram values peace over personal rights. He chooses unity over entitlement, reminding us that faith often sacrifices “winning” … Continue reading Pursuing Peace When You Are Wronged
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
Mark 9:33–35 As Jesus walked toward Capernaum, He was speaking of His coming suffering, death, and resurrection. Behind Him, the disciples were arguing—not about His mission, but about their own greatness. The contrast could not be sharper. While Jesus moved steadily toward the cross, they scrambled for status. When Jesus asked what they were discussing, … Continue reading The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
When God Seems Silent, Remember: God Has Spoken
John 1:1-18 God’s seeming silence in suffering can drive us to despair—even to the belief that life is not worth living. But Scripture insists: God is not mute, but He has spoken and not kept silent. And His final, definitive Word is Jesus Christ. If Jesus is not God in the flesh, God remains distant, … Continue reading When God Seems Silent, Remember: God Has Spoken
God Protects What He Promises
Genesis 12:10–20; 20:1–7 Sarai found herself in danger because of her husband’s fear. Abraham, afraid for his own life, called her his sister, putting her in a vulnerable position before foreign kings. And yet, in the midst of human weakness, God intervened. He protected Sarai from harm, preserved her honor, and safeguarded the promise of … Continue reading God Protects What He Promises
Washed and Made New
2 Kings 5 Naaman looked like someone who had it all together. He was admired, successful, and powerful. Yet beneath the armor was a wound no one could fix—leprosy. Scripture gently reminds us that even the strongest among us carry places of deep need. God sees those hidden places with compassion. What is striking in … Continue reading Washed and Made New
The Assurance of Our Salvation
On what basis can you have real, lasting assurance of your salvation? Few questions are as tender—or as personal—as this one: can you really know for sure that you’re going to heaven when you die? Many sincere believers carry that question with uncertainty around in their hearts, especially in seasons of weakness or doubt. 1 … Continue reading The Assurance of Our Salvation
Cherish God’s Word
“My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you… write them on the tablet of your heart.” —Proverbs 7:1–3 Going grocery shopping while hungry is dangerous—you reach for what won’t truly satisfy. Scripture warns us the same is true spiritually: when we are full, we can resist temptation; when we are hungry, … Continue reading Cherish God’s Word
When God Remembers
Genesis 7–9 The rain fell for forty days and forty nights. The waters rose, and everything familiar disappeared beneath the flood. To Noah and his family, it must have felt like the world had ended—and God was silent. Then we read one of the most hope-filled phrases in all of Scripture: “But God remembered Noah.” … Continue reading When God Remembers
Psalm 1 – The Way of True Blessing
How can we be truly blessed and confident before God—now and on the day of judgment?” Merciful and Heavenly Father, You created us for true blessedness and lasting joy, and You have given us Your holy Word as the sure path of life. By Your gracious Spirit, turn our hearts away from sinful desires and … Continue reading Psalm 1 – The Way of True Blessing
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