Sometimes we spend so much time trying to make our lives look perfect that we forget to be honest about what is really going on inside. We want the right picture, the right smile, the right words, the right image. We want people to think we are happy, successful, peaceful, and strong all the time. But the truth is, nobody’s…
What is the best thing in life? What brings more joy, delight, and contentment than anything else? It is knowing God. God says, “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he…
God is not calling us to be merely right. He is calling us to be righteous. “That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love…” (Ephesians 3:17) Being right can win an argument, but being righteous reflects Jesus. God wants more than correct words from us. He wants hearts that are surrendered,…
“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3) This is one of my favorite scriptures because it reminds me that God is not silent. He invites us to call on Him. He wants us to come close, ask, listen, and trust that He will answer in His…
Jesus said, “If anyone is willing to do His will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I speak from Myself” (John 7:17). In plain words, Jesus is saying that the person who truly wants to obey God will begin to recognize God’s truth. Understanding does not come only from studying more, arguing better, or having…
How did hate become so ordinary in a country that says it follows Jesus Christ? How did anger, fear, pride, and division become louder than the words of the Savior who told us to love even our enemies? Jesus said, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). He also said that people would know His…
Jesus said that anyone who hears His words and obeys them is like a wise person who built a house on the rock. That house may face rain, wind, and storms, but it will not fall because its foundation is strong. In the same way, our lives need the right foundation. The only foundation that can truly hold us is…
A while back, I wrote a post about George Washington’s warning in his Farewell Address. I’ve been thinking about it again lately, and I wanted to come back to it because his message still feels important today. Washington warned us about the problems that can come from being divided, getting caught up in political fighting, and letting outside influences pull…
Have you ever heard someone say, “Just follow your heart”? It sounds nice, doesn’t it? The phrase usually means we should make choices based on what we truly feel, want, or desire. And sometimes, our heart can help us pay attention to things that matter deeply to us. But here is the truth: our heart is not always a safe…
