Nobody accidentally becomes close to God. Left alone, we drift toward comfort, distraction, and excuses — and calling it “waiting” doesn’t change what it is. This is what I’ve learned about choosing Christ on purpose, one daily decision at a time, and the people God has used to change what my heart actually wants.
Profanity has become so common that many people barely notice it anymore. But Scripture calls Christians to something different. Discover what the Bible says about cursing, swearing, taking God’s name in vain, and how our words reveal what’s truly in our hearts.
Every morning begins with a battle, not against the world, but within ourselves. Discover what scripture teaches about denying yourself, taking up your cross, and choosing God’s will over your own.
How do you know whether God is asking you to wait or take the next step? Sometimes waiting is faithful obedience. Other times it’s fear wearing spiritual language. Here’s what Scripture and one personal journey taught me about telling the difference.
When biblical parenting meets today’s legal system, Christian parents face difficult questions. Discover what Scripture teaches about discipline, how Ohio law approaches corporal punishment, and the lessons one father’s experience can teach us all.
I’ve spent seasons convincing myself I was waiting on God, when in reality I was avoiding the next step out of fear. Here’s what Scripture taught me about faith, courage, and the difference between trusting God and delaying obedience.
I wear a Scripture bracelet every day, and I still struggle to read my Bible consistently. If that’s you too, here’s where I’d start — and why forgetting what you read doesn’t mean it didn’t work.
Today I’m going to walk into a room, out in the open, and worship God. Somewhere else in the world, that same act can get someone imprisoned, kidnapped, or killed. On America’s 250th, that’s worth sitting with before the fireworks start.
“Oh, he reads godly books now.” Said with just enough of a smirk that you’re not supposed to notice it landed. Living your faith out loud costs you something — sometimes people, sometimes comfort. Here’s what I’ve learned about staying Christlike through it.
Every Fourth of July we celebrate political freedom, but Jesus offers an even greater freedom. In this personal devotional, discover how God’s truth exposes sin, breaks the chains of fear and shame, and sets us free to find our identity in Christ, not in the opinions or approval of others.