It’s Not the Act, It’s the Intent
Opening Verse “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.”— Proverbs 21:2 (KJV) Introduction Many people think that if their actions look good, that’s enough. But God doesn’t just look at what we do—He looks deeper. He sees why we do it. It’s not just...
Repositioned to Be Fed
Opening Verse “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”—Psalm 23:2 (KJV) Introduction When life leaves you drained, unseen, or burdened by the expectations of others, it’s easy to believe you’re forgotten. But according to Scripture, the Lord is not distant—He’s the Good Shepherd, leading His...
You Need Bread, Not Blueberry Muffins
Opening Verse “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”John 6:35 (KJV) Introduction Blueberry muffins might taste good, but they won’t sustain your soul. They are sweet, soft, and made for comfort—not survival. Many...
Recognizing Patterns of Reactivity
Opening Verse “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”— Proverbs 25:28 (KJV) Introduction Sometimes we react before we think. We say things we don’t mean. We snap, get offended, or pull back in silence. These patterns don’t just happen once—they become...
Build the Ark Anyway
Opening Verse “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.”— Hebrews 11:7 (KJV) Introduction Noah was given an assignment that...
Led by the Spirit, Not by Feelings
Opening Verse “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”Romans 8:14 (KJV) Introduction Feelings cannot be trusted. They rise and fall. But God calls us to walk by faith, not by what we feel. If we follow our feelings, we will walk in the flesh....
Judgment and Mercy
Opening Verse “Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her.”Ezekiel 5:5, KJV Introduction God’s Word in Ezekiel 5 is not soft. It is sharp. It is a warning. God speaks through the prophet Ezekiel using a dramatic...
Still Covered, Even in the Fog
Opening Verse “For we walk by faith, not by sight:”– 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) Introduction There are moments when the soul cannot explain what feels wrong. Everything looks the same, yet the spirit senses a shift. Peace seems distant. Prayer feels quiet. The atmosphere is strange. It is in these uncertain hours that the...
Holy Ground and Ready Feet
Opening Verse “And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.”Exodus 3:5 (KJV) Introduction We often rush into God’s presence without realizing where we’re standing. But Scripture shows us something powerful: before God sends us out, He calls us...
Faith That Stands in the Fire
Opening Verse “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:” — 1 Peter 1:7 (KJV) Introduction Trials aren’t proof that God has left you. They’re proof...