“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.” This prayer from Psalm 139:23 is simple, but it is powerful. It is a way of saying, “Lord, look inside me. Show me what I cannot see. Heal what is broken. Clean out what does not belong.” Sometimes we know something is wrong in our hearts,…
I am thankful for the country where I was born. I do not take that blessing lightly. But even with that gratitude, my heart is heavy because of the division, anger, and negative seeds that have taken root and grown among us. What saddens me most is the disruption we see in politics, race, and religion. Too many people have…
There are Christian leaders today who have become an embarrassment to the kingdom of God. That is not said with joy, anger, or pride, but with grief. A leader in the church is called to point people to Jesus, preach the gospel, live humbly, and help prepare the way of the Lord. But some have traded that holy calling for…
Romans 6:1–2 asks a serious question in a very simple way: since God is so gracious, should we just keep on sinning? Paul’s answer is strong: absolutely not. God’s grace is not a free pass to stay the same. Grace is God’s loving gift that forgives us, lifts us up, and teaches us how to live differently. Jesus paid for…
When God says, “Seek My face” in 2 Chronicles 7:14, He is not just asking His people to say a quick prayer and move on. He is inviting them to come close, pay attention, and return to Him with their whole heart. Most of us know what it feels like to talk to someone who is distracted. Maybe they are…
When we say that God is sovereign, we simply mean that God is in charge. He is the highest ruler. He has all power, all authority, and all wisdom. Nothing in heaven or on earth is outside of His rule, and nothing can stop Him from accomplishing His perfect will. First Chronicles 29:11 says, “Thine, O LORD, is the greatness,…
When I look at many of the challenges we face in America around race and ethnicity, Ephesians 4:18 comes to mind. In simple words, that verse talks about people whose understanding has become darkened, who are separated from the life God wants for them, because their hearts have become hard. That sounds like a spiritual issue, but we see it…
When we say that God is sovereign, we simply mean that God is in charge. He is the highest ruler. He has all power, all authority, and all wisdom. Nothing in heaven or on earth is outside of His rule, and nothing can stop Him from accomplishing His perfect will. First Chronicles 29:11 says, “Thine, O LORD, is the greatness,…
There are seasons when life feels confusing, painful, and unfair. We look around and see suffering, disappointment, loss, and evil, and our hearts quietly wonder, “Lord, why would You allow this?” Those questions can feel heavy, and God is not surprised by our weakness. Yet even in those moments, He gently calls us to trust Him beyond what we can…
