Category: Godliness

Our Hope Must Be in the Lord

When we look at the current state of our nation, it is easy to feel troubled. There is division, anger, confusion, and fear in many places. People are looking for answers, but many are looking in the wrong direction. We often put too much hope in leaders, systems, parties, money, and human strength. But the Bible warns us plainly: “Do…

The Cry of the Soul for the Living God

There is a deep hunger in every person whose heart has been touched by the Holy Spirit. It is more than curiosity. It is more than wanting answers to hard questions. It is the soul reaching out for God Himself. We can learn many things about God with our minds, and that is good. But knowledge alone cannot satisfy the…

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How God Leads Us Through His Word and Spirit

I love to go for walks. There is something about being in nature—a quiet park, a trail in the woods, or even sitting outside—that helps my heart feel closer to God. When I look at the sky, the trees, or listen to the birds, it feels like my spirit becomes more open to His presence.  The Bible teaches that believers…

Religion According to God: Faith That Shows Up in Love 

Some people may feel like religion is making a comeback in our country—bigger, louder, and stronger than it has been in many years. But we still have to ask an honest question: is it the kind of religion God is actually looking for?  James 1:27 says, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look…

Devotional: Choosing Thoughts That Lead to Peace

Scripture Focus: Philippians 4:8 Friend, your thoughts matter more than you know. When life feels heavy or your mind feels crowded, Philippians 4:8 gently reminds you to come back to what is true, pure, lovely, and pleasing to God. Today, let Him quiet your heart and guide your thoughts toward peace. Philippians 4:8 reminds us to think about what is…

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Building on God’s Unshakable Foundation of Justice and Truth

When a foundation starts to crumble, everything built on top of it becomes unstable. Walls crack. Floors shift. Doors no longer close the way they should. What once felt safe begins to feel uncertain.  The same thing happens in life. When truth is ignored, when fairness is pushed aside, and when people stop caring about what is right, the foundation…

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Steps of Faith for Christians Living in Serious Times

Many Christians, including me, can sense that we are living in serious times. Jesus said, “Behold, I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:12), and again He said, “Yes, I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:20). He warned us to be ready because “the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Matthew 24:44). Whether His return is near…

Righteousness Is What God Desires 

Scripture Focus: “Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom… but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me… that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.” — Jeremiah 9:23-24, KJV  Righteousness is one of…

Does It Exalt Jesus Christ? 

Scripture Focus: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” — Revelation 4:11, NIV In everything we say, support, defend, or believe, we should ask one simple question: Does it exalt Jesus Christ?  If something honors His truth,…