"If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over." -Matthew 18:15   Conflict is an unavoidable part of human interactions, and even within the family of believers, disagreements can arise. How we handle these conflicts holds great significance, and the words of Jesus in Matthew 18:15 offer a timeless guide: "I...  Read More

"If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world." - John 15:19   God often reminds us that we are not meant to conform to the patterns of this world. Instead, He commands us to be of Him: set apart, distinct, and aligned with a higher purpose. The words of Jesus in John 15:19 illuminate this divine callin...  Read More

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." - Romans 12:2   In a world that often dictates its own norms and standards, the call to go against the grain is a radical and countercultural concept. Obedience to God, even when it stands in stark contrast to popular opinion, is a scriptural principle that echoes throughout the Bible. The pages of Scri...  Read More

"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31   Waiting is often seen as an inconvenience in a world that values instant gratification. Yet, in the divine economy of God, there's purpose woven into every season of anticipation. The why behind the wait is a myste...  Read More

"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." - Psalm 27:14   Waiting is often seen as a season of stillness, a pause in the grand narrative of our lives. In these moments of anticipation, God, the master builder of our faith, is at work. Our waiting is not in vain; it's a crucial part of the process where God shapes and fortifies our faith. The psalmist in Psalm 27:14 implo...  Read More

"Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." - Psalm 46:10   In a culture that celebrates busyness and productivity, the idea of resting while God works might seem counterintuitive. Yet, in each of our lives, there's wisdom in surrendering control and allowing God to take the lead. The Psalmist encourages us in Psalm 46:10, saying, "Be sti...  Read More