Matthew 10:38 (NLT) “If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine.” In this verse, Jesus challenges us with a powerful statement that cuts right down to the meat of the matter. By its very nature, life is dynamic, ever-changing, andRead More →

Proverbs 19:2-3 (NLT) “2 Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes. 3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the LORD.” God commands us to renew our minds, and this is one of the most impactful and essential exercises for anyone committedRead More →

Luke 6:45(NLT) “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” The other day, while picking up aRead More →

Psalm 34:8 (NLT) tells us, “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!” Let’s take a moment to digest this beautiful verse. Tasting and seeing are senses that help us engage and interact with the environment and people around us.Read More →

Rezi is 43 now, and something peculiar has been happening to her since she was old enough to remember it. During the wee hours of the morning, just before she’s fully conscious, a rush of ideas flashes through her mind. It’s as if her subconscious takes over, flooding her thoughtsRead More →

Hosea 6:3(NLT) “Oh, that we might know the LORD! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.” As believers and followers of Christ, sometimes it is necessary for us to remindRead More →

Do you know anyone who is working relentlessly to elevate themselves in life? Whether it’s striving for a new job, advancing their career, improving or gaining a relationship, or deepening their spiritual growth, they’ve likely found themselves stuck at a certain level for longer than they’d hoped. They’ve pushed theirRead More →

Dissatisfaction is that feeling of frustration or unhappiness that hits when our expectations, desires, or needs aren’t being met. It can show up in different areas of our lives—whether it’s personal experiences, work, or relationships. When it comes to the manifestation of blessings we’ve been waiting to receive, emotionally, thisRead More →

Humility is a characteristic that God both loves and requires from us. It’s foundational to our relationship with Him. In fact, arrogance was the very first sin ever committed. From God’s Word, we learn that satan was once a beautiful and powerful archangel of light, but he became arrogant andRead More →

Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) tells us, “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail.” This verse is so plain and straightforward, and most of us have heard it many times. While we know that the Will of God will always prevail in exactly the way that God hasRead More →

1 John 3:16-17 The Message (MSG) “This is how we have come to understand and experience love: Christ sacrificed his life for us. This is why we ought to live sacrificially for our fellow believers, and not just be out for ourselves. If you see some brother or sister inRead More →

As I began maturing spiritually, I found myself questioning something that had always bothered me: why is self-condemnation considered a sin? Why is it wrong to feel bad about ourselves or our mistakes? God’s Word teaches us that self-condemnation goes against the truth of God’s love, grace, and forgiveness. RomansRead More →