Law Is Light

In Daniel chapter 5, King Belshazzar threw a party that would be his last. He wasn’t just drinking; he was defiant. He called for the gold and silver vessels that […]

We often get impatient with God’s timing. We wonder why judgment hasn’t fallen on the wicked or why an answer to prayer hasn’t arrived yet. But Scripture shows that God […]

God told Israel to leave the corners of their fields. He wasn’t against them making a profit; He was against them harboring a heart of selfishness. He built generosity into […]

God told David exactly where to be. In 1 Samuel 22:5, the instruction was clear: “Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah.” Here […]

Most people read 1 Samuel 16 and move on way too fast. They want to get to the giant and the sling, but the real battle happened in this chapter. […]

1 Samuel 12 is a heavy chapter because it catches Israel in a massive contradiction. They wanted a king because they were scared. They wanted something they could see, touch, […]

Part 4: Our Body In a great house, not every vessel is used the same way. Some are set in plain sight: clean, useful, and ready for the Master’s hand. […]

Part 3: Our Strength
 There is a specific window of time in every life where our energy is at its peak. Our minds are sharp, our bodies are capable, and […]

Part 2: Our Time We have a very interesting relationship with time. When we are young, it feels like it moves too slow. We just want to get into the […]

Most of the time, we walk around thinking that what we have belongs to us. We talk about my money, my house, and my family. But the Bible pulls the […]

We have seen that a calling is leaked away in stages. Samson started by ignoring his purpose, following his eyes, and getting way too comfortable with sin. Now, the drift […]

In the beginning, Samson at least tried to make his sin look like a marriage. It was wrong, but it had a “religious” cover. By Judges 16, he isn’t making […]

In Part 1, we saw that Samson had a clear purpose. But a purpose is only as good as your willingness to follow it. The second step in wasting your […]

Part 1: Ignore Your Purpose You lose your calling because you decide to ignore what He already made plain.
 Samson’s life didn’t start in a dark room with Delilah; it […]

Most people think a spiritual collapse happens in a single moment. They see the house fall and think it was the wind that did it. But usually, the rot had […]

In life, God gives us lessons we must learn. Some of those lessons come from our own failures, but the wisest lessons, the ones that help us the most, are […]

Two men committed the same crime. Both were called out for it by their father. Both were told they would be scattered and lose their land. But as time went […]

Most people think of sin as something you do: a bad word, a lie, or a theft. This is true.  But the Bible speaks of another kind of sin that […]

In Joshua 23, after years of wandering, fighting, and failing, Israel is finally at rest. They aren’t chasing enemies anymore. God had given them peace on every side. Joshua is […]

Gideon lived in a dark time. Israel was under the thumb of the Midianites, and the people were hiding in caves just to survive. When the Angel of the LORD […]

A King, Three Warnings and One Answer God gave Israel a kingly law before Israel ever had a king.  The problem was never kingship itself; the danger was what power […]

Deuteronomy 22:8, “When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from […]

Part 3: When Relationships With Others Are Broken  The Bible does not separate your spiritual life from how you treat people. A person may claim closeness with God while mistreating […]

Part 2: When We Are Out of Alignment With God  Part 1 dealt with inward heart issues.  The next step moves vertically, examining the relationship between us and God. Prayer […]

Part 1: Problems in the Heart  Many people assume unanswered prayer means God is silent or distant. Scripture teaches something different. Often the problem is not in heaven; it is […]

Post 3: WHEN PEOPLE REFUSE TO GO FORWARD, THEY FORFEIT THEIR FUTURE  Quitting is not neutral. It carries consequences. The wilderness was never God’s original design for that generation; it […]

Post 2: WHEN FAITH FALTERS, FEAR TAKES OVER  The issue with the ten spies was never information; it was interpretation. They had evidence of God’s power from the plagues of […]

Post 1: WHEN FOCUS SHIFTS, PEOPLE START TO QUIT  The ten spies were leaders. They were respected, trusted men from each tribe. They weren’t rebels on the surface, yet they […]

Genesis 18:1, “And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day.” Abraham was sitting at […]

When the Lord brought Israel to the edge of the Promised Land, He didn’t paint a picture of an easy vacation.  In Deuteronomy 7:1, He told them plainly they would […]

The world loves a “seeker,” but only as long as they never actually find anything. We live in a culture that worships the question mark and despises the period. They […]

Gleaning is a Bible term we don’t use much today.  In simple words, it means gathering what is left behind after the main harvest. In the Old Testament, when farmers […]

Numbers 20 is often taught as a series of unfortunate events: a leader losing his temper, a brother nation being aggressive, and an old priest passing away. But if you […]

Most people don’t decide to walk away from God all at once. It’s a slow drift. It’s a boat that isn’t tied to the dock, slowly floating out to sea […]

In the book of Numbers, we see a massive operation. Moving the Tabernacle through the wilderness was a logistics nightmare, but God gave a specific plan for it. In Numbers […]

In the wilderness, God didn’t leave Israel to guess when to move or how to fight. He used sound to give them clarity. But in Scripture, the type of instrument […]

A lot of people hear the word standards and immediately think control, rules, or religion gone bad. They assume standards exist to limit freedom or steal joy. But when you […]

Imagine a year where every debt disappears, every slave walks free, and land that left your family decades ago comes back to your name.  That was not fantasy in Israel; […]

It’s easy to skim Numbers 1 and assume it is just a list. But it was not paperwork, it was preparation for war. God was numbering Israel for conflict. Numbers […]

Numbers 6 opens with a choice. It wasn’t a command for everyone; but it was a door for anyone. Numbers 6:2, “Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto […]

When Joseph’s brothers stood before him in Egypt, they had no idea who they were talking to. The brother they sold was now the man in charge. To test them, […]

Man has a way he thinks life should work. Firstborn gets the edge, strongest gets the job, loudest gets the attention, and richest gets the say. We rank people by […]

You can quickly tell when someone has actually met God. When a man gets close to the Lord, he doesn’t come away puffed up or arrogant. He comes away humbled. […]

Leviticus is not light reading. Most people rush through  it because it feels technical and distant. But when you slow down, you realize God was not just giving Israel health […]

Most people treat sin like it is private choice,  preference, or something that stays behind a closed door and never reaches the street. Leviticus 18 disagrees. God makes it clear […]

Some people can build things with ease. Give them wood, metal, and a plan, and they bring order out of nothing. I have never been that guy. I can admire […]

Man likes agreement without surrender. We tell God “yes,” then try to edit the fine print. We want to serve, as long as it does not touch what we like, […]

Exodus chapter 40 should have ended with celebration. The Tabernacle was finished, every board was set, and curtains hung. Every instruction followed exactly as God gave it and nothing was […]

Most people think of thorns as a small inconvenience. Something you brush past in a field or get snagged on while gardening. In Scripture, thorns are never neutral.  Thorns entered […]

People have argued for centuries about who killed Jesus. History books point to Rome. Religion points to the Jews. Some blame Judas. Others blame Pilate. The Bible forces us to […]

It is not hard to look around right now and feel like we are watching Romans 1 play out in real time. You see people confused about who they are, […]

We live in a world that rushes everything. We want answers fast, growth overnight, and results without waiting. We want the crown, but we would rather skip the cross. God […]

Hebrews tells us the Tabernacle was a pattern of heavenly things. God was teaching Israel with wood, fabric, blood, and fire. What they walked through physically, we now walk through […]

When God brought Israel out of Egypt, He did not just move them geographically. He started retraining how they thought and lived. Egypt had trained them to trust systems, storage, […]

A lot of people spend their lives sitting on the sidelines for God because they think they’ve missed their window. They look at their age, their past mistakes, or their […]

If you wanted to be “somebody” in the ancient world, you went to Egypt. Egypt had the power, the armies, the buildings, the organization and the fame. It was the […]

The concept of a “scapegoat” is common in our language today, usually referring to someone who takes the blame for someone else’s mistake.  But the origin is found in the […]

Hard seasons never explain themselves while you are in them. When the floor drops out, pain feels random and unfair. You want answers right now. You want God to explain […]

Rejected for Living in Sin (Part Two) Sin is a strange and deceptive thing. We live in a world that doesn’t just tolerate sin; it celebrates it. Lust, greed, and […]

When is Jesus most visible? Usually, it’s when our options disappear. When every door shuts, when the help dries up, and when people back away, that is when Jesus becomes […]

Before salvation, I’m ashamed to say, fighting felt normal to me. Whether it was with fists, words, or pride, conflict was just the way life was handled. There was no […]

Job was a man sitting in the middle of total wreckage. He had lost his children, his wealth, and his health. Even his own wife told him to “curse God, […]

Humans are incredibly talented at extracting value from the earth. We have mastered the art of digging deep into the darkness to find what is hidden.  Job 28 describes this […]

The story of Jacob and Esau is more than a sibling rivalry over a meal. It is a snapshot of two different ways to view life. Jacob was a man […]

Ever since the Garden of Eden, man has been an expert at hiding. When things go wrong, our first instinct isn’t to come clean; it’s to cover up. We hide, […]

There is a difference between saying you trust God and actually proving it when everything is on the line. Abraham is the ultimate example of this. He didn’t just give […]

Job was a man who had reached the absolute end of his rope. During the day, his skin was broken, his children were gone, and his friends were busy blaming […]

In the world we live in, we talk a lot about “rights.”  We like to be in control of our outcomes. And when it comes to the womb, the world […]

We often remember Job for his suffering or his patience, but we shouldn’t overlook his role as a father. Job was a man who knew how to balance a busy […]

After the rain stopped and the world was underwater, Noah was stuck in that ark waiting for a sign. He needed to know if the earth was ready for life […]

In the book of Job, we find a man who was dealing with the absolute wreckage of a life. He didn’t just need a bandage; he needed a reason to […]

Friction is anything that slows you down, eats up your production, and wears you out. If you ignore friction, you eventually grind to a halt. In the very first chapters […]

In the beginning, there was no hiding. In Genesis 2, Adam and Eve walked with God in the cool of the day. There were no secrets, no shadows, and no […]

In business, we have performance reviews. In court, we have trials. And most people know that according to the Bible, everyone has an appointment with God after they die.  But […]

We have a natural habit of filtering information. When someone speaks, we often don’t hear the raw words; we hear the version that fits our current mood or our favorite […]

In the Christian life, we talk a lot about overcoming. Before we look at the incredible promises tucked away in the book of Revelation, we need to understand what that […]

Have you ever noticed the difference between how Jesus treated Mary Magdalene and how He treated Thomas after the resurrection? In John 20:17, Mary finds Jesus in the garden. She […]

1 Corinthians 16:15, “I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of […]

In business, everyone is  big on results. If you are not producing, you will not survive. But in the Christian life, production looks different than it does inside in the […]

John 18:2, “And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.” The Garden of Gethsemane was not a new location for the […]

In John 14, Jesus is standing right before the cross. He is about to leave the daily walk with His disciples and is heading to His death, burial, and eventual […]

Part 3 of 3  He is not ashamed to call us brethren Hebrews 2:11, “For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which […]

Part 2 of 3  He was made Captain of our salvation Hebrews 2:10, “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing […]

Part 1 of 3  Most people know the basic line, “Jesus died, was buried, and rose again.” They believe it, they are thankful for it, then they tuck it away […]

It is a basic truth that God’s ways are not our ways. His thoughts are higher than ours. Isaiah 55:9, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so […]

Part 4 of 4  Christ gives a better hope  Hebrews 7:19 says, “For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which […]

Part 3 of 4  Christ offered a better sacrifice  Hebrews 9:23 says the heavenly things needed “better sacrifices” than the old ones. Under the old system, the high priest went […]

Part 2 of 4  Christ gives a better covenant (Hebrews 8:6) Hebrews 8:6 says that Christ is “the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.” The […]

Part 1 of 4  The book of Hebrews really rests on one simple truth: Jesus Christ is better. It was written to believers who were under pressure to go backwards. […]

Ephesians 4:7 says, “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” “Every one of us.” Not just pastors. Not just […]

James 3:17, “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without […]

Paul gives one of the clearest explanations of the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15. Before we look at the verses, it helps to understand who is writing and why. Paul […]

Romans 16:5 “Likewise greet the church that is in their house.” At the end of Romans, Paul sends greetings to believers whose church met right in their home.  Just a […]

II Corinthians 10:12 “For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves, but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among […]

Faith of God Romans 12:3
“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought […]

Will of God Romans 12:2
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and […]

Romans 12:1 to 3 pulls a lot of the Christian life into one short section. You see the service of God in verse 1, the will of God in verse […]

When Paul wrote his second letter to the church in Thessalonica, he was dealing with a growing problem. Some of the believers had misunderstood his teaching about the Lord’s return. […]

Acts 14:13 “Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.” Acts 14:13 gives […]

The book of Galatians was written to believers who had started right but drifted wrong. Paul says in Galatians 3:1, “O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should […]

Paul had a habit that every Christian should learn from: he thanked God constantly.  12 times and in nearly every letter he wrote, he took time to stop and express […]

Most people have heard Jesus say, “Whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also” (Matthew 5:39). But many misunderstand what He meant. Some take […]

In Acts 15, the apostles met to settle a great dispute. Some men were teaching that unless a person was circumcised, they could not be saved. Paul and Barnabas stood […]

There’s a simple but powerful test to tell a true prophet from a false one. A false prophet draws attention to themselves. A true prophet turns hearts toward Jesus. The […]

“And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad…” – Acts 8:1 Sometimes God lets things fall […]

Acts 3:17, “And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.” Peter stood before a crowd in Jerusalem, men who only weeks before […]

Luke 16:1-9 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted […]

It was late at night in the garden. The disciples were tired, and the shadows from their torches flickered across the olive trees. Then came Judas, one of the twelve, […]

When the religious leaders brought Jesus before Pilate, they said, “We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ […]

1. Jesus Sees Beyond the Bank Account (Luke 18:35–19:10) Before Zacchaeus, Jesus healed a blind beggar outside Jericho. The beggar had nothing; Zacchaeus had everything. Yet both were lost. Jesus […]

Luke 13:18-19 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? [19] It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a […]

The last chapter of James brings everything together. He’s shown us how faith gets tested by trials, love, works, words, and worldliness. Now he ends with the hardest test of […]

James 4 is like a mirror we don’t always want to look into. It shows how quickly our hearts can drift from God while our mouths still claim to serve […]

If faith shows itself by works, it also shows itself by words. James 3 hits right where most of us struggle: the tongue. He says, “If any man offend not […]

James doesn’t pull any punches here. He asks one of the toughest questions in all the Bible: “What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, […]

James 2 opens with a test that cuts deep:  how we treat people. It’s not what we know, but how much we love. Our actions toward others reveal what’s in […]

James begins his letter with a straight punch. Before talking about works, words, or wisdom, he talks about trials. He doesn’t waste time with greetings and small talk. Instead, he […]

The book of James is one of the plainest and most practical books in the whole Bible. It doesn’t talk much about big doctrine or deep mysteries, but it deals […]

When the Israelites were finally ready to enter the Promised Land, excitement must have filled the camp. After forty long years of wandering in the wilderness, the time had come […]

Revelation 3:20 says, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup […]

Luke 4:1–13 Before Jesus ever preached a sermon, healed a blind man, or raised the dead, He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Luke 4:1 says, “And Jesus […]

Everyone asks God questions. Sometimes we wonder how He’ll do something, what He’s doing, why He’s allowing something, or when He’ll finally answer. The Bible is full of people who […]

In 1 Peter 1:13, the Bible says, “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought […]

Everyone wants to be great at something. Some people chase greatness in business, climbing the ladder until their name carries weight in a boardroom. Others chase it in sports, pushing […]

Mark 6:30–44 When you read Mark chapter 6, where Jesus feeds the five thousand, you can see a clear pattern of how He works before He performs a miracle. Here […]

Mark 4:13, “And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?” This is a very important question Jesus ever asked His […]

The book of Judges is one of the darkest yet most revealing books in all of Scripture. Israel had entered the Promised Land under Joshua, but after his death, they […]

Joshua 1:6 – “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give […]

Acts 7:9–10 – “And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour […]

Matthew 22:15, “Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.” The Pharisees were the original cancel culture. They didn’t like what Jesus said, […]

One of the most interesting moments after the resurrection is when Jesus tells Mary Magdalene, “Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father” (John 20:17).  At […]

Tithing has always been a touchy subject. Some people think it’s optional, others think it’s outdated, and a few would rather argue about it than practice it. But the Bible […]

When Jesus came into this world, not everyone reacted the same way. Some rejoiced, some feared, and some did not care at all. The gospels record a variety of responses, […]

By now it’s clear that the feeding of the five thousand was a message. Every crumb and every piece of fish preached something about who Jesus is and how God […]

The feeding of the five thousand was a picture of how God has always worked with His people. Just like in the days of Moses, God used a wilderness to […]

When Jesus fed the five thousand it was a living picture of what God had already done centuries before in the wilderness. The same Lord who rained down manna from […]

Most people, when they think of blessings, the first thing that comes to mind is an easy life: a new car, a nice vacation, or some big win. But Scripture […]

Matthew 12:30 – “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.” When Jesus said these words, He drew one of […]

Malachi 1:8 “And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto […]

In Nehemiah 9, the people of Israel stood before God and confessed their sins. It is one of the clearest chapters in the Bible showing two paths. On one side […]

Two godly men led God’s people back to Jerusalem, but they handled the king’s help in very different ways. Ezra and Nehemiah were cut from the same cloth of faith, […]

“For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking […]

Jesus said, “And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:27). That’s plain. If we want to follow Jesus, we have to […]

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” (Psalm 116:15) When we are saved, we look at death differently than those who don’t know the […]

What if the very things we think are losses could be the doorway to God’s greatest blessings? When Israel came back from captivity, things were not the same. They had […]

Ezra 4:24, “Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.” […]

Daniel 12:3 says, “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.” […]

Daniel 8:25, “And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: […]

Genesis 32:28 “And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.” […]

In Genesis 22, Abraham is commanded to offer his son Isaac, the son of promise, as a sacrifice. The passage is both shocking and deeply moving. Yet more than that, […]

Genesis 15:6 “And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” Romans 4:3 “For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted […]

Genesis 14:18–20 “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be […]

The Vision In Ezekiel 37 God sets Ezekiel down in a valley filled with bones. These bones weren’t fresh; they were old, dry, and lifeless. God asks, “Son of man, […]

2 Timothy 3:12 – Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. After seeing what happened to Charlie Kirk recently and those who celebrated his […]

Spiritual gifts are not a mystery God left us to guess about. He gave clear instructions in His Word so that every believer can understand, exercise, and glorify Him through […]

Genesis 4:4 “And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering.” Hebrews […]

1 Peter 3:20–21 “Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight […]

Luke 24:27 “And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.” John 5:39 “Search the scriptures; for in them […]

“How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, […]

We read about a simple meal shared with Jesus and His friends. In this scene we see Martha, Lazarus, Mary, and Judas. Each one shows us a different part of […]

King Zedekiah is one of the saddest examples in the Bible of a man who made promises to God but never kept them.  He gave his word to Nebuchadnezzar in […]

The first time we meet Satan in Scripture, he is not roaring like a lion or swinging a sword. He is a serpent in the garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1). […]

Proverbs 16:4 “The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.” This verse teaches us that God has a plan that includes […]

If you have ever felt like you were at the end of your rope, then you know a little of what Jeremiah was going through when God gave him this […]

Ezekiel 18 is one of those chapters where God clears the air. The people had a saying, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on […]

When most people think of Sodom, their mind goes right to sexual immorality. Yet in Ezekiel 16:49–50, God gives us another list of sins that led to Sodom’s destruction. What […]

When you read through the book of Ezekiel, you quickly see that Israel was in deep trouble. They were in captivity because of their sin. Ezekiel was a prophet who […]

Sometimes the greatest danger to God’s people doesn’t come from outside enemies, but from corrupt leaders on the inside our own county. In Ezekiel 11, we see the “princes of […]

In Ezekiel chapter 2, we see a clear pattern in how God worked with His prophet. It is simple to follow and it carries a deep lesson for anyone who […]

In Jeremiah 28, God gave the prophet Jeremiah an unusual command. He was to make a yoke, like the kind used to connect two oxen together, and wear it around […]

In Jeremiah 24, God gave the prophet a strange vision. He showed him two baskets of figs. One basket had very good figs, ripe and sweet. The other had figs […]

In Daniel chapter 2, King Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream and demanded an interpretation. There was just one problem. He would not tell anyone what the dream was. He ordered […]

Daniel 1:7 says, “Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of […]

Jeremiah 49:16 says, “Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of thine heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the […]

In Jeremiah 36, God told the prophet Jeremiah to write down every word He had spoken about Israel, Judah, and the nations. Jeremiah dictated the words to his helper, Baruch, […]

In Luke 12, a man came to Jesus with a money problem. But Jesus saw a heart problem instead. The man said: “Master, speak to my brother, that he divide […]

In Jeremiah 13:1-11, the Lord told His prophet to buy a linen girdle (a type of sash or belt), wear it, then take it on a long journey and hide […]

A Walk Through Psalm 37 Psalm 37 is one of those chapters that just speaks plain. David wasn’t trying to impress anyone. He was looking around at how the wicked […]

Jeremiah 2:8 – “The priests said not, Where is the Lord? and they that handle the law knew me not…” Something was off in Jeremiah’s day. From the outside, religion […]

The Bible speaks often about the “Day of the Lord.” It’s not just one date on a calendar. It’s any time God steps in to confront sin and set things […]

When you open your Bible to 2 Chronicles 33, you meet a man who seems too far gone to ever come back. His name was Manasseh, the son of Hezekiah. […]

Psalm 1:3 says, “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; […]

In Isaiah 58, God confronted His people about their fasting. They were skipping meals, bowing their heads, and wearing sackcloth, but their hearts were wrong. They asked in verse 3, […]

Isaiah 52:15 sits right before the well‑known chapter about the suffering servant. It gives a glimpse of what Jesus would do and how the whole world would respond.  The verse […]

Money is great at solving “money” problems. It can cover bills, put a roof over your head, and get you from one place to another. But there are problems money […]

“And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and […]

Isaiah 43:1 says, “But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have […]

Isaiah 42:3 gives one of the most comforting pictures of Jesus in the Bible. It says, “A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not […]

2 Chronicles 32:7-21 shows a powerful picture of the flesh versus the spirit. It’s one of those moments where everything is set on the battlefield, but the real fight is […]

Micah 2:1 Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their […]

There’s a spot in the Bible where two men stand about 30 years apart, saying two very different things. One speaks for God. The other speaks against Him. Same place. […]

“And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and […]

In John 13:28-30, the Bible says: “Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. For some of them thought, because Judas had the […]

In 2 Chronicles 30:2-3 it says, “For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month. For […]

Revival touches hearts, homes, habits, and even how we handle opposition. In 2 Chronicles 29–32, we get a clear look at the process. Chapter by chapter, God lays it out: […]

In Isaiah chapter 6, the prophet gets a glimpse of God that changes his life. King Uzziah had just died, and the throne on earth might’ve looked empty, but heaven’s […]

There’s little verse in 2 Chronicles 26:5 that is the key to the whole chapter. It says: “And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in […]

“Wherefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the […]

Isaiah 53 gives us a powerful look at Jesus Christ before He was even born. It’s like reading about His life and death hundreds of years before it happened. This […]

Jude is a short book, but it hits hard. Right near the start, Jude says he was going to write about salvation, but the Holy Ghost told him to warn […]

Ever been in a spot where you didn’t know what to do? Jehoshaphat was. In 2 Chronicles 20, he got word that a huge army was coming. Not one, but […]

II Chronicles 16:7–12 King Asa didn’t start out bad. He saw some real victories early on. God helped him beat an army with a million men. A million. But years […]

Solomon and Rehoboam were father and son, both kings of Israel, both handed power and position. But what they did with that power at the beginning of their rule couldn’t […]

A proverb is a short saying packed with meaning. A earthly story with a heavenly truth.  In the Bible, it can also mean something more serious. Something darker. When God […]

Psalm 66:18 says, “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the LORD will not hear me.” That verse ought to make every Christian pause.  It doesn’t say if I fall […]


A lot of people think that if they had more money, all their problems would go away.  Psalm 49 sets that lie straight.  God doesn’t care how much you’ve got […]

Most people think priests were gentle, quiet, always tucked away in the temple. But one priest in the Bible would’ve made a lion think twice. His name was Benaiah, and […]

Psalm 119:83  “For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.” A leather bottle left hanging in smoke gets dried out, stiff, […]

Most people think worship is something we do with music. We lift our voices in church, we sing the hymns, and that is worship. While that is true, worship is […]

The books of 1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles cover a lot of the same ground. You’ll read about David, Solomon, Rehoboam, and all the other kings, […]

Psalm 1:1-3 (KJV) 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of […]

Psalm 107 walks us through four different kinds of people. Each of them ends up in a bad spot, and each one cries out to God. What’s amazing is how […]

Psalm 100 may be brief, but it carries great weight. Every verse gives us insight into the kind of spirit God desires from His people. This psalm is not just […]

2 Timothy 2:3-4 says, “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life…” We are not […]

Most people know Jabez because of his short little prayer in 1 Chronicles 4:9–10. He asked God to bless him, grow his land, and keep him from evil. And God […]

Two men messed up. Two men cried. But only one found life. Judas betrayed Jesus. Peter denied Him. Both felt deep sorrow. Both were filled with guilt. But only one […]

In 2 Kings 22–23, King Josiah finds the Book of the Law in the temple. That book had been lost for years. When Josiah hears what’s written in it, he […]

Most people don’t think of something good turning into something bad. But that’s exactly what happened in 2 Kings 18:4.
 “He removed the high places, and brake the images, and […]

Hosea 6:6 – “For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” Back in Hosea’s day, Israel was going through the motions. They […]

Most people think of God as a loving Father or a forgiving Shepherd. And He is both of those things. But, He’s also a Judge.  And in Hosea 4, God […]

The Danger of Adding and Removing from Scripture Deuteronomy 4:2 says:  “Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that […]

There’s a powerful warning tucked into Deuteronomy 6:10-12. But to understand it, we must back up and look at the bigger picture.
 God’s people started out as slaves in Egypt. […]

This right here is a 10-pound bar of stainless steel. On its own, not much to look at. Just a block of metal worth around 40 bucks. But hold on… […]

Sometimes our minds feel like a mess and our lives seem like they’re going in circles. We try to fix it, plan better, or work harder—but nothing really changes.  The […]

Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. God gave him that wisdom as a gift. He didn’t earn it. He just asked for a heart that could judge right […]

If you have been in church for any amount of time, you probably know the story of Naaman the leper. He was a big deal in Syria, a mighty man, […]

When Solomon was king, gold was everywhere. He even made golden shields—200 big ones and 300 smaller ones (1 Kings 10:16-17). These weren’t just for looks. They showed off God’s […]

Most people skip right past his name when reading the Bible. He wasn’t a prophet. He didn’t part the sea. He never preached a sermon or called down fire from […]

Elijah had just seen one of the biggest victories in the Bible. He stood alone on Mount Carmel and faced 450 prophets of Baal. It was him versus the false […]

Have you ever put something off thinking, “I’ll get to it later”? We all do that. But Ecclesiastes 9:10-11 gives a strong warning about waiting too long. The Bible says, […]

1 Kings 5:3 says:   “Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about […]

Psalm 15 starts with a question: “Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?” In other words—who gets to live close to God? Who […]

Proverbs 23:10 says, “Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless.” This verse seems simple at first, but there’s a lot packed into it. […]

Proverbs 11:30 says, “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.” Soul winning isn’t about closing a sale. That word “winneth” […]

“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.” Proverbs 14:15 The word “simple” here doesn’t mean dumb—it means open. Wide open. Like a city […]

In 1 Kings 4:5, we’re told that “Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend.” That title caught my eye—“the king’s friend.” It wasn’t just a […]

1 Samuel 8:1-7 It’s one of the hardest things to watch — when the next generation doesn’t follow the right path. You raise your kids for the Lord, you teach […]

In 2 Samuel 23:15-17, David made a simple statement. He said, “Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the […]

Imagine what the world would look like if God stepped back and just let people run things their own way? Psalm 53 gives us a clear picture. “The fool hath […]

When most people look at the sky, they just see stars and clouds. But in Psalm 19, the Bible tells us that the sky is doing more than just looking […]

We all know the story of David and Bathsheba. But there’s something easy to miss in that story—something that happened before David ever laid eyes on her. It started when […]

This was the moment everything had been building toward. Abraham had followed God through ups and downs, victories and failures. But nothing compared to what God asked him to do […]

You don’t hear a lot of teaching from 2 Samuel 21.  It’s a rough chapter. There’s a famine, bloodshed, and a broken promise from long ago that catches up to […]

You’d think after all Abraham had seen — the promises, the rescue missions, the prayers answered — he’d be done struggling with fear. But in Genesis 20, we see something […]

One of the most powerful moments in Abraham’s life wasn’t when he built an altar or rescued Lot — it was when he prayed. Not for himself, but for a […]

After all the waiting and the mistakes, God came to Abraham again — this time with a deeper call. Not just to believe the promise, but to be marked by […]

When you’re waiting on God, it can be tempting to try and help Him out. That’s exactly what Abraham and Sarah did — and it led to a mess that […]

Sometimes the hardest part of faith isn’t starting the journey — it’s waiting along the way. Abraham knew that feeling. God had promised him a child, but years kept going […]

Even though Abraham and Lot went their separate ways, Abraham didn’t stop caring about him. Later, when Lot got into trouble, Abraham dropped everything to help. Genesis 14:14-16 says,“And when […]

After Abraham and his family left Egypt, they headed back into the land God had promised. But problems soon came up again — not from enemies this time, but from […]

When the famine hit, Abraham went down to Egypt. And once he got there, fear took over. Genesis 12:11-13 says,“And it came to pass, when he was come near to […]

After Abraham obeyed God and left his home, you might think everything got easier. But it didn’t. Genesis 12:10 says,“And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went […]

When God first spoke to Abraham, He didn’t hand him a map or tell him exactly where he was going. All He said was, “Go.” Genesis 12:1-4 says, “Now the […]

When you open your Bible and start reading about Abraham, it’s a living picture of what it looks like to walk by faith. Abraham’s life is like a mirror. His […]

In 1 Samuel 6, the Philistines had a problem. They had taken the ark of God, and it brought nothing but trouble. After seven months of sickness and fear, they […]

Psalm 27:10 – “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.”
 I’ve always thought Psalm 27:10 was one of the most tender verses […]

Most people don’t know this, but Psalm 35 might’ve been in the heart of Jesus right before He went to the cross.
 It’s not quoted as much as Psalm 22 […]

Psalm 14:1 says, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.” The word […]

There’s a story in 1 Samuel 14 that doesn’t  get preached on much, but it teaches a powerful lesson. It’s about King Saul, his son Jonathan, and a group of […]

When David showed up at the tabernacle in 1 Samuel 21, he was hungry. He had no food and no sword. Just a few men with him and a heart […]

Sometimes God doesn’t just stop your enemies… He embarrasses them. In 1 Samuel 19, Saul was on a mission to kill David. He sent messengers to arrest him, and those […]

They may not always be nine feet tall like one man from the Bible named Goliath, but they still show up with loud mouths, heavy pressure, and weapons meant to […]

When you read about Saul and David, you’re looking at two men who both wore a crown, but only one had God’s blessing. Saul shows what happens when you live […]

1.  I learn how to serve Jesus
 “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto […]

Have you ever looked at two kids raised in the same home, same church, same rules, and thought, “How did they turn out so different?” That’s what we see with […]

In 1 Samuel chapter 1,  Hannah didn’t just want a child—she wanted to ask right. And she knew who to ask. That’s something I’ve been trying to learn in my […]

“Every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” – Judges 17:6 The book of Judges is one of the saddest and most confusing books in the Bible. […]

Samson was one of the strongest men in the Bible, but his life shows us that strength alone isn’t enough. God gave Samson a special job before he was even […]

What Ruth 1 Teaches Us About Trusting God When Things Get Hard Ruth 1 might seem like a sad start to a sweet story, but there’s more going on here […]

In John 6:5-6, a big crowd had followed Jesus, and they were all hungry. Jesus turned to Philip and asked, “Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” But […]

(Judges 7:13–15) In Judges chapter 7, Gideon was getting ready to fight a battle. And he only had 300 men with him. The enemy had thousands. If you were picking […]

The story of Esther takes place in a time when the Jews were living under the rule of the Persian Empire. A young Jewish girl named Esther was chosen to […]

(from Joshua 23:5-6) Everybody wants God’s blessing. We ask for it. We pray for it. We even expect it sometimes.  But truth is, God’s blessings we all desire don’t just […]

When the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh asked Moses for land outside the Promised Land (Numbers 32), they weren’t rebelling, but they also weren’t fully obeying.  They […]

“And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as […]

Joshua 14:8 Caleb was one of the two spies that came back with a good report. He didn’t follow the crowd. He followed the Lord. And he followed Him with […]

The events in Numbers 14 are some of the saddest in Israel’s history. After God delivered them from Egypt with mighty miracles, the people were finally standing on the edge […]

Psalm 90:9b – “For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.” Life moves fast. One day we’re young, […]

Have you ever felt like you needed some special sign from heaven to understand what God wants from you? Maybe you’ve thought, “If God would just show me something, then […]

Deuteronomy 25:4 says, “Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.” At first glance, this seems like a simple law about treating animals fairly. If an […]

Most people know the story of the wise men traveling from the East to worship Jesus. But what many don’t realize is that these men—called Magi—were likely astrologers, men who […]

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 is one of the clearest passages in the Bible about passing down faith to the next generation. God didn’t just suggest that parents teach their children about Him—He […]

In Deuteronomy 2:7, we read: “For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty […]

“Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.” – […]

When God gave Israel the Promised Land, He set clear borders for them in Numbers 34. One of those borders stretched to the “river of Egypt,” meaning their land should […]

Most people know the story of Moses lifting up the bronze serpent in the wilderness, but have you ever wondered why God chose a serpent of all things? In Numbers […]

When God brought Israel out of Egypt, He made it clear that the firstborn belonged to Him. In Exodus 13:2, He said, “Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth […]

Jesus Christ’s influence stretches from the past into the future, all centered around one key thing—the power of His Word. His story plays out in two parts: His first coming […]

Exodus 22:1  “If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for […]

“But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” —Matthew 15:9 In Leviticus 10, we find Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, had just […]

Leviticus 14 is one of those chapters most people skim through. It’s a detailed law about how a healed leper was supposed to be declared clean.  There’s an entire ritual […]

The Bible is full of pictures that point to Jesus. Long before He came to earth, God was already showing His people what He would do through sacrifices, feasts, and […]

“And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit the iniquity thereof upon it, and the land itself vomiteth out her inhabitants.” – Leviticus 18:25 The Bible uses strong words […]

Imagine standing in a battlefield where the dust is just settling, the sounds of war still echoing in the distance. The ground is marked by the wheels of chariots, the […]

Imagine being told that for an entire year, you couldn’t plant, harvest, or work the land. Instead, you had to trust that what you had was enough. That’s exactly what […]

Backsliding doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a slow drift, a step here and a step there, until one day you realize you’re far from where you once were. The danger is […]

In John 4, Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. She speaks of worship in John 4:20: “Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem […]

Leviticus 11:44“For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy.” God’s Laws Are Not Random When people read […]

Throughout Scripture, we see a pattern in how God chooses to reveal Himself. At first, He is high above, set apart, dwelling in glory.  But then, He moves downward, coming […]

“And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies).” (Exodus 32:25) Their false worship led to complete moral […]

“And all the people brake off the golden earrings which were in their ears, and brought them unto Aaron.” (Exodus 32:3) No one stood against the sin. The whole nation […]

“And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods…” […]

“The people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play.” (Exodus 32:6) Instead of seeking God, the Israelites turned their worship into a party. Their focus […]

“And when Aaron saw it, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation, and said, To morrow is a feast to the LORD.” (Exodus 32:5) Aaron tried to […]

Exodus 32:6 “And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up […]

Life is full of distractions, and it’s easy to forget just how important it is to praise the Lord. But the Bible makes it clear—our time to praise God here […]

Have you ever had something that looked good but turned out to be bitter? Maybe a hot coffee on a cold day, only to find out it was lukewarm? That’s […]

In Exodus 12:26, God told the Israelites that one day their children would ask, “What mean ye by this service?” He was talking about the Passover. It was a night […]

The story of the ten plagues is one of the most well-known parts of the Bible. It takes place in the book of Exodus when God sends Moses to Pharaoh […]

Exodus 14:16 “But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through […]

Psalm 58:11 – “So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.” A lot of […]

The story of Joseph in Genesis 37 is one of the most beautiful pictures of Jesus Christ found in the Old Testament. It’s not just a tale of betrayal, hardship, […]

Grace is one of the most beautiful and life-changing truths in the Bible. It’s something God gives freely, yet it’s completely undeserved. It shows up time and time again in […]

In the Bible, we see two powerful stories that show how God protects His people during challenging times: the story of Joseph during a famine and the story of Moses […]

“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.” – Genesis 45:5 Joseph was betrayed […]

Genesis 48:5-6 “And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as […]

The story in Exodus 3, Moses had been in the wilderness for 40 years, tending sheep after fleeing Egypt.  He probably thought his days of making a difference were long […]

The apostle Paul and Timothy shared a special bond, like that of a father and son in the faith. Paul, a seasoned leader, had taken Timothy under his wing to […]

When we think about faith, we often feel like we fall short. We mess up, we doubt, and we don’t always follow God’s plan the way we should. But the […]

Genesis 22:2: “And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a […]

Genesis 27:19-20 In Genesis 27, we find a story that reminds us of a common struggle in life: wanting something good but going about it the wrong way. Jacob desired […]

Genesis 34:1-2 Genesis 34 begins with the account of Dinah, Jacob’s daughter by Leah, who “went out to see the daughters of the land.”  At first glance, this seems harmless […]

Most people would expect Jonah to be thrilled after the city of Nineveh repented and turned to God. But instead, we find Jonah angry and bitter. Chapter 4 shows us […]

Sometimes, God gives us a second chance. After Jonah ran from God and was swallowed by a great fish, he repented. In Chapter 3, we see Jonah get back on […]

Sometimes, we don’t pray until life knocks us flat. Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish—a place of absolute despair—and finally decided to cry out to God. […]

Job had lost everything—his children, his livelihood, his health. As if that wasn’t enough, his wife told him to curse God and die, and his so-called friends accused him of […]

Peter is one of the most relatable figures in the Bible. He loved Jesus fiercely, but his impulsiveness often got in the way of understanding and following God’s plan. Time […]

In Job 28, we find Job reflecting on the nature of wisdom. He begins by pointing out how mankind will go to great lengths to dig for gold, silver, and […]

The story of Jonah is one many of us know, but it’s easy to overlook how much we are like him. Jonah was given a job to do, and instead […]

Daniel 1:20 – “And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that […]

Psalm 98 Psalm 98 is a song that calls us to sing a “new song” to the Lord. This isn’t about learning new words or melodies; it’s about offering fresh […]

The Bible is full of promises, and Proverbs 3:1-2 is one you want to pay attention to. It says: “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep […]

Not too long ago, I was dealing with my kids after one of those classic “who-did-it” situations. You’ve probably been there yourself. Something got broken, someone spilled something, or maybe […]

(Job 1:10) Job was a man who lived uprightly, feared God, and hated evil. Because of this, God blessed him abundantly. He had a large family, great wealth, and a […]

Haggai 1:7 – “Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.” Not long ago, I saw a young person who used to come to church all the time. They […]

Matthew 9:2, 22, and 27 take us on a journey of faith that isn’t just a thought or belief in our hearts—it’s a faith that takes action and touches our […]

“Judge not, that ye be not judged.”  This verse from Matthew 7:1 is probably one of the more quoted verses in the Bible. It’s often used as a defense against […]

“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; […]

“For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings” (Hosea 6:6). When Hosea wrote these words, the nation of Israel was on the […]

Worry is something we all deal with at some point in life. Whether it’s concerns about money, health, or what tomorrow might bring, anxiety can easily consume our thoughts and […]

Matthew 4:1-11 The story of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness is a blueprint for resisting the devil. Before we examine the details, let’s establish one essential truth: Jesus Christ […]

Matthew 11:28-30 is one of the most tender invitations in Scripture. Jesus offers rest to the weary, the burdened, and the brokenhearted. His call is clear, and it comes in […]

Micah 6:8 is a powerful verses because it boils down God’s expectations for His people into three simple commands: “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what […]

The Book of Ruth is a short but powerful story in the Old Testament. Though it only has four chapters, it tells of God’s providence, faithfulness, and redemption. It follows […]

The book of Revelation paints a picture of the future for believers: a new heaven, a new earth, and a city called the New Jerusalem.  Revelation 21:23 gives us an […]

There are many things people delight in: sports, work, education, family—the list could go on. At first glance, it might seem like our delights are random, but the truth is, […]

Isaiah 52:7 “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith […]

Isaiah 47:13 “Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall […]

Revelation 4:11: “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” One […]

Revelation 3:1 says “And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know […]

Revelation 12:9: “And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and […]

In Isaiah 6, Isaiah, a prophet of God, was given a vision of the Lord sitting on His throne, high and lifted up. The seraphim, angelic beings, surrounded the throne, […]

Revelation 3:20  “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with […]

There’s something special about the early days of being a Christian. Do you remember what it felt like when you first came to know Jesus? There was a fire in […]

Most people assume that following God just means following rules, but that’s not the whole picture.  Romans 7:6 says, “But now we are delivered from the law… that we should […]

In Romans 8, Paul draws a line between two ways of living: one led by the flesh, the other by the Spirit.  He doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges, but he also […]

2 Chronicles 24:2 And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest. The story of Joash, the young king […]

The Bible is God’s instruction manual for a profitable life. II Timothy 3:16 says, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for […]

II Chronicles 26:16 “But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of […]

“Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 16:3 Priscilla and Aquila’s faith and dedication set a powerful example for all Christians. Their lives show us how […]

2 Timothy 2:25a In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves When I was younger, I wanted to enjoy life to the fullest, chasing whatever seemed fun at the moment. I […]

Many people think they need to clean up their lives before coming to God, as if reaching a certain level of goodness will make them acceptable to Him. But the […]

When we think of faith, it’s easy to imagine it as something we simply have or don’t have. But faith is not static—it can be weak, or it can be […]