"Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you." - Matthew 7:1-2   It's all too easy to look at the lives of others and be quick to judge areas of weakness in their lives. We notice their mistakes, flaws, and sins, often without considering our own. But Jesus calls us to a higher standard. He remin...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."- Proverbs 3:5   Has God made His plan for your life clear to you? Yet, despite His clarity, you find yourself hesitating to fully trust Him. Perhaps you can relate to the Israelites standing on the edge of the Promised Land, poised to enter into the fullness of God's blessings, yet paralyzed by fear and doubt. What...  Read More

"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?"- Jeremiah 32:27   When God sets a plan in motion, nothing can stand in His way. He is the sovereign Lord of all creation, and His power knows no bounds. When He speaks, mountains tremble, seas part, and impossible obstacles are overcome. Think about the countless examples throughout Scripture of God's mighty deeds. From the part...  Read More

"So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth."- Revelation 3:16   Jesus's words in Revelation 3:16 are a stark reminder of the danger of being lukewarm in our faith. He desires passionate devotion from His followers, not half-hearted commitment or indifference. Yet, all too often, we find ourselves straddling the line between fervent devotion and apathy,...  Read More

"For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live." - Romans 8:13   Sin is a formidable foe, not to be underestimated or taken lightly. It gives us false promises of pleasure and satisfaction, but in reality, it leads only to destruction and death. If you don't take decisive action to confront and overcome sin, it will ...  Read More

"For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?"- 1 Corinthians 4:7   Arrogance. It’s something that we are all turned off by, but rarely see in ourselves. It is a subtle yet dangerous trap that we must guard against as followers of Christ. It creeps in quietly, whispering lies of self-suffi...  Read More