“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5–6Every believer faces choices that shape not only daily routines, but also the deeper direction of the heart. These verses from Proverbs offer more […]
The epistle of James offers a striking portrait of wisdom that is not merely intellectual but relational. “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere” (James 3:17). Here, we are shown wisdom as a way of life that dignifies others […]
The book of Proverbs invites us into a life shaped by God’s wisdom. “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6). In these few words, Solomon points us to the true wellspring of insight. Wisdom isn’t merely mental sharpness or clever strategy; it is the gift of God’s character […]
“Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience…” —Hebrews 4:6 (ESV)The epistle to the Hebrews reminds us that God’s promises are not abandoned relics of the past—but invitations that are still open. There remains a rest for the people of […]
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” —2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)We spend much of life trying to hide our limp—our inadequacies, insecurities, […]
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.” —Titus 2:11–12 (ESV)We must never see the Grace of God as a quiet passerby as our lives go rushing by – far from […]
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)Christianity is simply not possible without the grace of God. It is His undeserved favor, and divine kindness that reaches out to humanity despite our sin and […]
Here is a proverb that is not in the Bible, but it is biblical in its scope, “as a fire consumes all it touches so sin devours the unrepentant. As a fire refines and strengthens so the Spirit of God reforms those who turn from sin.”Fire is a force of both ruin and renewal. It […]
Jesus says, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8.36).True freedom is not simply an external condition but a spiritual reality found in Christ. The preceding passage carries implications for daily Christian living—freedom not as the world defines it, but as a life liberated from sin, fear, and bondage.Jesus’ […]
The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Galatians, speaks boldly about freedom—specifically, the freedom found in Christ. Galatians 5:13 declares, “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” These words capture the essence of Christian liberty—not a […]