Category Archives: obedience

9 Lessons From the Life of Elijah

The life of Elijah is one of the most dramatic and instructive accounts in Scripture. He appears suddenly on the stage of Israel’s history, confronts kings, calls down fire from heaven, flees in fear, and eventually is taken to heaven … Continue reading →

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When You Should Open Your Mouth

20 Times the Bible Commands Us to Speak “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ…” — Romans 1:16 Silence is sometimes wisdom. But silence is not always obedience. The same Bible that warns us about careless words … Continue reading →

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Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

“But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land.” — Numbers … Continue reading →

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How To Hear God’s Voice

Learning to Recognize the Gentle Whisper of God One of the greatest privileges of following Christ is that God still speaks to His children. He is not a distant Creator who simply wound up the universe and stepped away. He … Continue reading →

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Lord All Of My Days

Here’s a lyric video of a song I just did a remix of. It’s my personal prayer of surrender to God. Lord All Of My Days Lord I’ll go where You wantAnd do what You sayFor You’re honor and praiseLord … Continue reading →

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The Role of Suffering in the New Testament

Why God Uses Trials to Shape His People When I read the book of Acts, one statement always causes me to pause. After the dramatic conversion of Saul (later called Paul), God spoke these surprising words to Ananias: “I will … Continue reading →

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12 Lessons From The Book Of Ecclesiastes

Finding Meaning in a World That Often Feels Meaningless If you’ve ever wondered, “What is the point of it all?” then you’re not alone. King Solomon wrestled with that very question over 3,000 years ago. The book of Ecclesiastes is … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Follow The Lord Completely?

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” — Mark 12:30 One phrase appears repeatedly throughout the Bible, describing men and women who pleased God: They … Continue reading →

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Obedience: The Forgotten Path to God’s Best

What the New Testament Teaches About Following Jesus Obedience is not a popular word today. Our culture celebrates independence, self-expression, and doing whatever feels right. Many people assume that Christianity is simply about believing certain truths or attending church occasionally. … Continue reading →

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Stephen: Lessons from the Life and Death of the First Christian Martyr

“Lord, don’t charge them with this sin.” — Acts 7:60 Stephen appears only briefly in the book of Acts, but his life and death left a lasting mark on the early church. His story occupies only a few chapters, yet … Continue reading →

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