Posts with the tag “dependence”

“I can do nothing on my own. I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just.” - John 5:30It can be surprising to realize that Jesus did not live His life in self-sufficiency. If anyone could have relied on their own strength, wisdom, or authority, it would have been Him. Yet again and again, Scripture shows Jesus choosing dependence. He prayed often. He listened closely to the Father. He followed...  Read More

"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." – Matthew 6:21   Faith is about trust—trusting God with our lives, our decisions, and even our future. It’s easy to trust Him with the big things, but one area where faith can be hard to surrender is our finances.  Our wallets are often one of the last things we’re willing to hand over to God. But the truth is, placing our trust in God inclu...  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

"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord." - Acts 3:19    No matter who you are or how “good” you might be, we all sin from time to time. It just is what it is. It’s what comes next that is most important, and that is repentance. Acts 3:19 invites us to reflect on this gift of repentance: "Repent, then, and turn to God, so ...  Read More