Testing always precedes promotion. Don’t miss this: If Jesus was tested and faced temptation, don’t you think you will face temptation? The question isn’t, “Will I face testing and temptation?” The re...  Read More

Jesus compares abiding in Him to a branch staying connected to a vine. Being cut off from the vine means losing access to the nourishment it offers, which results in spiritual dryness. If you feel spi...  Read More

Abiding doesn’t mean I lock myself away in a monastery, separated from the world, and act all pious and religious. It also doesn’t mean I spend all my time sitting at home, reading the Bible nonstop, ...  Read More

Everything in our culture centers on self-absorption and being served instead of serving others. Decide today to live according to Kingdom Culture by finding a place or a person to serve. Which basin ...  Read More

In our culture, when you seek the powerful, the strong, or the influencers, you don't go to the kitchen or the basement. You don’t look for a boss among the busboys or dishwashers. You head to the hea...  Read More

No matter what happens in the world, what lies the devil spreads, what evil people plot, or even if a friend betrays you, none of that is beyond your Father’s knowledge. As a Christ follower, here’s t...  Read More

When we realize that God loves all and came to save all, it helps us see that Jesus is not trying to exclude people; we are. When we are unfruitful, we tend to practice exclusivity. We put the wrong e...  Read More

Jesus says His food is doing the Father’s will, and the Father’s will is to serve others. You might be a beautiful-looking tree, but appearances can be deceiving, according to Jesus. Jesus wants us to...  Read More

As we start this Holy Week, this Passion Week, let’s not treat it like business as usual. How can we, during this most Holy of weeks, see what we need to see, hear what we need to hear, and do what we...  Read More

Grace multiplied, grace that is more than enough, grace that empowers, grace that delivers, grace that heals, grace that forgives, grace that reaches, grace that serves, grace that builds, grace that ...  Read More

There is great satisfaction in finishing what we started, and there is even greater satisfaction when we finish a task well. There is no such thing as a person without a purpose, a believer without a ...  Read More

The grace to endure is poured into our lives through God’s abundant kindness, which is evident in what Jesus has done for us. We are united with Christ; we were raised with Him and are seated with Him...  Read More