There were days when a 5-minute morning devotional felt like all I could realistically offer God. The house was loud. The kids were getting ready for school. My schedule was full, and my mind was …
Tag: Christian living
Is Social Media Affecting Your Identity in Christ?
Your identity in Christ can feel vulnerable when social media starts shaping how you see yourself. Sometimes, a few minutes of scrolling can shift something inside you. You were fine. Then suddenly you feel overlooked, …
Tipping Point: Exploring Forgiveness
What Is Your Tipping Point for Forgiveness? How many times would you forgive someone before finally saying, “Enough is enough”? That question gets to the heart of tipping point forgiveness. Imagine someone you care about …
The Good Shepherd
“Jesus said unto them, If ye seek Me, let these go their way.”— John 18:8 Notice the care Jesus displayed as the Good Shepherd for His disciples. When the soldiers came to arrest Him, Jesus …
The Kingdom of Heaven: Should Christians Pursue it with Violence?
What does Matthew 11:12 mean when it says, “The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force”? Does Jesus call Christians to physical violence, or is He describing the urgency and …
Distracted by Serving
“But Martha was distracted with much serving.”— Luke 10:40 NKJV It’s possible to serve the Lord with sincere devotion and still become distracted by serving. In Luke 10:38-42, we meet two sisters who welcomed Jesus …