Category: Change

Trusting God When He Feels Silent: Finding Faith in Job 23:10

Discover how Job 23:10 encourages faith when God feels silent, reminding us that trials are not abandonment but part of His refining process. There have been seasons in my life when I have had to walk by faith more than by feeling. Seasons when God felt near and His presence seemed easy to recognize, but also seasons when He felt…

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When the Foundations Are Crumbling, What Can the Righteous Do? Part 2

Psalm 11:3 asks a question many of us have felt in our hearts: “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” In simple words, it means: What do we do when the things we counted on begin to fall apart? Sometimes the foundations of life seem to crumble around us. It may happen in a family, a church,…

Abiding in Christ: More Than Just Saying “I’m a Christian”

I’ve been thinking about this lately: sometimes people say, “I’m a Christian,” but their life does not really show a commitment to following Christ. And I say that with humility, because all of us have areas where we need to grow. But Jesus never taught that abiding in Him was just about claiming a title. Abiding in Christ means staying…

Treasure in Jars of Clay Meaning: Finding Hope When Life Feels Broken Part 1

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;” (2 Cor. 4:7-9). In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul gives us a picture that is easy to understand: we are like clay…

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Spiritual Discipline in an Undisciplined Age 2

Part 2: Renewing the Mind Through Everyday Spiritual Habits  In a world that values comfort and quick results, God calls us to slow down, grow deeper, and let Him renew our minds. Spiritual discipline is not about earning God’s love—it is about making room for His grace to shape us into the likeness of Christ. Romans 12:2 gives us a…

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Growing in God’s Covenant Blessing Through Love and Obedience

The more I understand God’s covenant blessing, the more my love for God grows. And the more my love for God grows, the more my love for other people grows too. This is how God works in us. He does not just want us to know religious words or enjoy spiritual benefits. He wants our hearts to change.  One of…

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Christian Unity in a Divided Nation: A Call to Love, Healing, and Reconciliation

We all see what is happening in our nation right now. There is hurt, anger, division, fear, and confusion all around us. Many people are tired. Many are grieving. Many are trying to find the right words to say, while others are wondering if anything will ever really change. In moments like these, it can be easy to respond the same way the world responds—with frustration, blame, silence, or…

Discovering Your True Identity in Christ Part 1

Understanding Who You Are in God’s Eyes  Introduction: Why Identity Matters  Have you ever asked yourself, “Who am I really?” Not just your name, your job, your family role, or what people know about you—but who you are deep down. Many people spend years trying to find their worth in what they do, what they own, how others treat them,…

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Spiritual Blindness: When We Think We Can See, but We Still Need God Part 1

Understanding Spiritual Blindness This two-part blog series looks at spiritual blindness in a simple and practical way. Part 1 explains what spiritual blindness is and how Scripture shows it developing through the story of God’s people. Part 2 will focus on how it shows up in everyday life, why it is dangerous, and how God restores spiritual sight. Spiritual blindness…