Tag Archives: obedience

The Widow’s Gift: What Jesus Sees When We Give

I recently reread the powerful little story in Luke 21:1–4—the one about the poor widow who dropped two small coins into the Temple collection box. It’s only a few verses, but it holds one of the most profound lessons Jesus … Continue reading

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Seen by God: Living Beyond Appearances

“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’”— … Continue reading

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The One Thing You Still Lack

Learning from Jesus’ Challenge to the Rich Young Ruler We all love the moments when Jesus encourages and uplifts—but every now and then, He speaks a hard word that pierces our hearts. One of the most sobering examples is found … Continue reading

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Secrets to Hearing the Voice of God

One of the most beautiful stories in Scripture is the moment young Samuel hears God’s voice for the first time. It’s both mysterious and practical—a divine encounter that began in the stillness of night and was shaped by wise mentorship. … Continue reading

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When Angels Show Up

Have you ever had a moment in your life when you knew, without a doubt, that God was speaking to you? Maybe it was through Scripture, a word of encouragement, a dream, or a perfectly timed conversation. Throughout Scripture, one … Continue reading

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Fighting for the Door That Leads to Life

Luke 13:24 and the Call to Wholehearted Discipleship “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail.”—Luke 13:24 (NLT) This is one of Jesus’ more sobering teachings. He doesn’t say, … Continue reading

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The Danger of Forgetting God

“They forgot the Lord their God, who had rescued them from all their enemies surrounding them.” – Judges 8:34 (NL One of the saddest patterns repeated throughout the Old Testament is this: God’s people would experience His powerful deliverance, His … Continue reading

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How Did Jesus and the Early Church Pray for the Sick?

A New Testament Model for Healing Ministry In today’s church, we often ask: “How should we pray for the sick?” The best way to answer that is to look at the New Testament pattern. How did Jesus, His disciples, and … Continue reading

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What Modern Christians Can Learn from the Battle of Jericho

“When the people heard the sound of the rams’ horns, they shouted as loud as they could. Suddenly, the walls of Jericho collapsed, and the Israelites charged straight into the town and captured it.”— Joshua 6:20 (NLT) The story of … Continue reading

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Prosper and Succeed — The Life-Changing Power of God’s Word

Text: Joshua 1:8“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” As Joshua prepared to … Continue reading

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