Category: Spiritual Growth

What Does It Mean to “Go Deeper” with God?

Exploring Spiritual Growth in Simple Terms Many of us have heard the phrase “going deeper with God,” but what does it truly mean? In simple terms, it’s about growing spiritually, building a closer relationship with God, and experiencing His presence in a way that transforms our lives. The Bible contains many verses that help us understand this concept by painting…

Understanding Proverbs 14:12 in Simple Terms

Why the Paths We Choose Matter Sometimes, life can feel like walking through a maze. We trust our instincts, follow what seems right, and hope for the best. Proverbs 14:12 offers timeless wisdom to encourage us to think carefully about the paths we choose. “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way…

Wisdom is the Principal Thing: A Reflection on Proverbs 4:7

“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” (Prov. 4:7) The Eternal Value of Wisdom and Understanding Introduction The timeless words of Proverbs 4:7, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom.” With all thy getting, get understanding. These concepts resonate deeply across generations and cultures. This scripture offers profound guidance, emphasizing the…

Recognizing the Signs: Jesus’ Call to Spiritual Awareness in Luke 12:54-56

“He spoke to the crowds. “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you instantly say, ‘A shower is coming.’ And it turns out that way. You feel a south wind blowing. You say, ‘It will be a hot day.’ And it turns out that way. You hypocrites! You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth and…

Awakening the Church: Returning to the Preaching of the Gospel

Be constantly alert, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God.  (Revelation 3:2) “The Spirit makes it clear that as time goes on, some are going to give up on the faith and chase after demonic illusions put forth by professional liars. These…

The Cost of Discipleship: Understanding the Parable of the Sower

The sower sows the word. Mark 4:14 (NKJV) I have great concern for the church at this time in the midst of the ongoing shaking and turmoil. We are in desperate times. America is in immense turmoil. I’ve been calling out to the church at the direction of the Holy Spirit, to awaken from its slumber for a number of…

The Power To Live A New Life

“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Romans 6:4 God has placed within you the power to live a new life.  You have the same new life God gave Jesus when He raised…

The Garden Of Gethsemane: Dying to the Flesh (Self)

I was reading an article this morning in which GOP Rep. Steve King told his constituents that he can relate to the suffering of the Lord Jesus Christ, according to the Sioux City Journal. Rep. King is referring to losing his seats on House committees last year after backlash to comments he made in an interview with the New York…