Posts with the category “discipleship”

Baal-perazim. It is not exactly a name you hear tossed around at dinner parties, is it? Yet, maybe it should be. This obscure place is a pivot point, a place where God’s power crashes through our real...  Read More

The church isn't meant to be confined by preferences or traditions. Instead, it should be a bright, clear light to a world in darkness. ...  Read More

Living out countercultural, biblical love requires relying on God’s Word to light the path, aware of lurking pitfalls on either side. As society drifts, Scripture remains our unmoving anchor in the st...  Read More

The call to live a life worthy of God's purpose is not just for pastors or church leaders - it's for every believer. We are all called to be part of a priesthood of believers who impact the world arou...  Read More

Dear reader, the essence of worship lies not in what we receive but in what we offer. It is in the lifting of our gaze from our own concerns to the unchanging greatness of God that we find our lives t...  Read More

God calls us His friends, which should humble and overwhelm us. This friendship means that God wants us to know His plans and purposes. Every believer is invited into this intimate relationship, where...  Read More

Knowing God is not just about religious rituals or attending church services. It’s about a daily relationship where we walk, talk, and hear His voice. Jesus died to restore the relationship intended f...  Read More

Many of us fall into the trap of treating our faith like a list of do's and don'ts. However, God calls us to something far greater—a relationship with Him....  Read More

your journey with God does not need to look like anyone else’s. It does not need to be validated by the latest Christian resource or ministry. It is already validated by the One who called you, the On...  Read More

How do we live the life that God has called us to? This question is central to our faith journey. Being a Christian is not just about attending church once a week; it's about a deep, transformative re...  Read More

Sometimes we even try to manufacture a response, hoping that by going through the motions, we will stir something deeper within ourselves, or perhaps even those around us. But in those moments, the qu...  Read More

Trusting God does not mean we neglect common sense or the responsibilities He has given us. Faith is not passive. It is not about sitting back and waiting for God to do everything. Faith is active. It...  Read More

It is not about never making mistakes. It is about knowing who God is and believing that He is good, even when life does not make sense. Trust Him. Not blindly, but with eyes wide open to His goodness...  Read More

How often do we measure success by what someone else is doing? We are surrounded by expectations, standards, and a culture that tells us to follow the patterns of others to find fulfillment. However, ...  Read More

Sometimes, I think we need to stop saying “God builds the church” as if it absolves us of responsibility. Jesus tells Peter in Matthew 16:18 (ESV), “...on this rock I will build my church, and the gat...  Read More

Our God is faithful. He stands with us in our distress, strengthens us in our weakness, and works through us to accomplish His purposes. Finding our strength in God is our blueprint for navigating the...  Read More

David’s life echoes the very heart of the Gospel, the calling of the poor in spirit, the forgotten and reviled, to inherit the Kingdom...  Read More

Jesus constructively confronts and shuns inflammatory reactions. He calls us beyond instinctual self-defense into reconciling dialogue that heals breached trust through grace and truth spoken respectf...  Read More

God’s call to the Israelites to take possession of the Promised Land was not just an invitation to kick back and soak up the milk and honey. It was a charge to step into their divine inheritance throu...  Read More

Ever had one of those days, months, or even years where you wondered, “God, what in the world are You doing? This does not look anything like the vision You gave me!”...  Read More

Every believer has been granted the supreme privilege of communing with the Creator of the universe through prayer. Yet within the lives of some Christians burns an ember of holy desperation, a smolde...  Read More

In life’s darkest battlegrounds when all human effort fails, there remains one supreme weapon that cannot be impeded—the persistent, unwavering prayer of faith....  Read More

How often are we like Saul, seeking God’s face until circumstances seem to break our way, then rashly abandoning our dependence on His divine counsel? When the path forward appears clear from our limi...  Read More

A troubling event played out decades ago involving a self-proclaimed prophet. This ‘prophet’ held strange theological perspectives, filtering everything through his personal lens. He existed as a lone...  Read More

In an era characterized by a cacophony of voices vying for attention and truth often obscured by the noise, there is a profound longing for simplicity and clarity in revelation....  Read More

Though we all stumble, His grace abounds. He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith. His strength is made perfec...  Read More

As followers of Christ, we are supposed to accurately reflect God’s image to the world. But how can we strip away beliefs that end up distorting the truth about God Himself, about who we are, and abou...  Read More

True revival cannot be manufactured by human effort or clever techniques; it is a sovereign work of the Spirit, who moves when and where He wills. We cannot schedule or program revival, but we can pra...  Read More

Developing an awareness of God’s abiding presence transforms mundane days into extraordinary communion....  Read More

Encountering the manifest presence of God is the greatest privilege and most transformative experience available to believers. Though at times unsettling when the glory of His holiness is unveiled, it...  Read More

Allow nothing to supersede this sacred quest for communion with Christ. As you continually seek God’s power and presence, the transformational joy of finding Him awaits you. Lift your eyes in hope—the...  Read More

God calls us to prepare our hearts through repentance, sow righteousness continually, and seek Him wholeheartedly. He promises to respond with a lavish outpouring of His righteousness that transforms ...  Read More

Throughout Scripture, God makes many promises to His people. These pledges demonstrate His faithfulness and point to the certain hope believers have in Christ. While human promises may fail, God’s gua...  Read More

Psalm 28:7 (ESV) says, “The LORD is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song, I give thanks to Him.” The Master Builder secures the scaffol...  Read More

Though God has a purpose for each life, His flawless timing clashes with our impatient longing for instant visibility and elevation. Psalm 27:14 (ESV) exhorts, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let y...  Read More

Our choices and our legacies ripple forward long after we are gone. Together, may we set aside lesser ambitions and distractions to fully embrace God’s glorious plans and purposes. Though they require...  Read More

God has a greater calling for you. Though daunting, do not let fear cause you to shrink back. He will equip you, turning doubts into opportunities to shine His light. Take the next obedient step, trus...  Read More

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to a life of purpose, one focused on building God’s Kingdom by making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). However, the temptation often arises to b...  Read More

As believers, our purpose and positions remain defined by eternal Kingdom principles rather than shifting cultural trends. Such a heavenly perspective provides the courage to uphold truth lovingly ami...  Read More

Beloved child of God, the time has come to shed all that holds you back and take your place as an activated ambassador of Christ’s Kingdom. Though you feel weak, His strength is made perfect in you. Y...  Read More