Running Lightly
Opening Verse “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” (Hebrews 12:1, KJV). Introduction In life, we often find ourselves...
The Patience of Jesus
Opening Verse “And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.” – Mark 1:17 (KJV) Introduction In the journey of faith, it’s easy to look at the disciples of Jesus with a mix of wonder and frustration. These men, who walked with Jesus, witnessed...
Cleaning out the Garage
Opening Verse “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” – James 4:8 (KJV) Introduction Sometimes, life can feel like an overcrowded garage. We pile up things, saying we’ll sort through them later, until the mess becomes overwhelming. This...
Where There Is No Vision
Opening Verse “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” – Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) Introduction In life, having a vision is crucial. It’s not just about having goals or dreams, but a divine insight that guides us towards living a life aligned with God’s will....
Navigating Change with Wisdom and Empathy
Opening Verse “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) Introduction Change is a constant in our lives, yet it can often feel like we’re navigating a winding road without a...
The Axe Head Reclaimed
Opening Verse “But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed.” – 2 Kings 6:5 (KJV) Introduction In our lives, we often encounter moments that seem insurmountable, challenges that appear as deep and as lost as an...
The Subtle Twist
Opening Verse “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 11:3 (KJV) Introduction In our spiritual journey, understanding the nature of our adversary, the Devil, is crucial. He is not just...
Consuming What Nourishes
Opening Verse “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” – Matthew 4:4 (KJV) Introduction In a world abundant with choices, it’s crucial to discern between what truly nourishes us and what merely fills us. This discernment applies not only to our physical...
The Urgency of Obedience
Opening Verse “And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons’ wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.” – Genesis 7:7 (KJV) Introduction In a world that often overlooks the importance of prompt action and obedience, the story of Noah stands as a timeless...
Angelic Watch
Opening Verse “For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.” – Psalm 91:11-12 (KJV) Introduction In these verses from Psalm 91, we are given a powerful reminder of God’s protective...