Summary This article challenges readers to examine what they call “precious.” Drawing from Scripture and literary illustration, it shows that whatever we treasure controls our hearts. Earthly pleasures are fleeting, while faith in Jesus brings eternal joy and meaning. True life requires surrendering self-centered pursuits and choosing Christ as our greatest treasure. Those who live for eternity gain both an abundant life now and everlasting reward, while those who cling to te

Summary True maturity combines conditional independence, interdependence with others, and complete dependence on God. Self-reliance has limits, while trusting God brings security, strength, fruitfulness, and eternal life. Healthy Christians live like spiritual children before God, trusting Him fully and drawing power from Christ to love, serve, and glorify Him. As infants, we’re dependent on others to supply our food, clothing, shelter, a place to sleep, and many other needs.

Summary True wisdom surpasses education and rests on God-centered, wholesome thinking. Secular reasoning contrasts with biblical truth, with ignoring God leading to distorted thinking. Wholesome thinking anchors the mind in God’s character, guides every stage of life, resists self-deception, and focuses on blessing others. Fixing our thoughts on what honors God leads to faithful, purposeful living. When I graduated from college, I summarized the value of my education at my se

Summary The difference between committed and uncommitted Christians lies in motivation. While some pursue autonomy and purpose apart from God, committed believers are driven by faith, love, and hope anchored in Jesus. Scripture reveals that true devotion produces active faith, enduring love, and persevering hope, clearly distinguishing those who merely profess Christ from those who genuinely live for Him. Why do some professing Christians make loving and serving Jesus their k

Summary “Show how” is the most effective way parents pass faith to their children. Through personal example, everyday conversations, and wholehearted obedience to God, parents help children truly own their faith. Many young people leave Christianity because of hypocrisy, weak grounding, unanswered doubts, and lack of lived-out faith. Authentic, humble modeling of Christian life makes faith real, transferable, and lasting. My father taught me to drive. He showed me how to eat

Summary This article compares Christian life to military service, emphasizing that believers are God’s soldiers equipped for spiritual battle. Scripture teaches that hardship, opposition, and adversity are inevitable, coming from the world, human choices, and Satan. Yet God faithfully strengthens His people, never abandoning them. Enduring suffering with God’s armor and grace shapes believers to become more like Christ, who willingly suffered for us. On June 28, 2018, the vic

Summary This article addresses claims that Christianity is a psychological delusion and shows how transformed lives provide supernatural evidence of its truth. Genuine faith produces self-sacrificial love and the fruit of the Spirit, proving Christ’s work within believers. Like Moses’s staff, spiritual gifts given by God demonstrate that Jesus truly sends His followers. Changed lives and active gifts remain persuasive signs of the gospel’s reality. I read Exodus 4 for my devo

Summary Humans instinctively focus on negatives. That tendency fuels complaining and discontent. Scripture reveals that grumbling is not harmless, reflecting pride, distrust, and even rebellion against God. Biblical examples describe serious consequences for chronic complaining and call believers to replace negativity with humility, gratitude, and trust in God’s faithful provision. We consistently analyze life for negatives. We will consider the reason for that shortly. I wal

Summary This article explains how Scripture can say both that God was seen and that no one can see Him. The elders on Mount Sinai saw a veiled manifestation of God’s glory, not His essence. Throughout the Bible, God reveals Himself through clouds, fire, and intermediaries, shielding humanity from His overwhelming brilliance. Ultimately, God’s character is fully revealed in Jesus, even though His infinite glory remains unseen. I read Exodus 24 in my devotions. Verse nine jumpe

Summary This article contrasts secular and Christian freedom, showing that true freedom is more than personal choice. Through Christ, believers are freed from the burden of the law and sin’s dominion, not to indulge themselves but to serve God and others in love. Christian freedom finds its purpose in faith expressed through love, revealing spiritual health and enabling a life that honors God and blesses people. The secular idea of freedom is more than doing whatever we want.

Summary This article explains how believers can renew their faith during difficult times. By trusting God’s unchanging promises, viewing trials as opportunities for growth, and committing to discipleship, Christians grow stronger through adversity. Encouraging others, practicing spiritual disciplines, and remaining rooted in Scripture sustain faith and maturity. God’s presence, grace, and peace empower believers to endure hardship, experience renewal, and reflect Christ’s lov

Summary Prayer is the foundation of evangelism and discipleship. It invites God to open hearts, remove spiritual blindness, and prepare people to receive the gospel. Prayer also transforms the evangelist, cultivating compassion, boldness, and dependence on God. From initial salvation to ongoing discipleship, prayer empowers spiritual growth and ensures that the work of reaching the lost remains centered on God’s power rather than human effort. As believers, we are commissione

Summary True peace is not found through self-reflection or meditation but through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Peace requires reconciliation with God, which comes only by faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross. God is pleased with His Son and those who are in Him. Jesus alone provides peace with God and the peace of God through His Spirit. Someone asked, “Why can’t I find peace in my life?” or, in other words, “How can I find peace within myself?” Tudorache Gabriel

Summary Counterfeit products help us recognize the value of what is genuine, and the same is true in Christianity. Many reject Christ because of hypocritical believers, yet genuine Christians are marked by consistent, self-sacrificing love. Paul identified voluntary generosity as a test of authentic faith. Jesus Himself is the supreme example, willingly suffering so others could share in God’s glory. It is increasingly difficult to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit

Summary False spiritual security is like diseased plants that appear healthy while dying unseen. Many trust church membership, good deeds, or shallow grace instead of a living connection to Christ. True believers are known by faith expressed through love, obedience, and fruitfulness. Scripture warns that disconnected “deadwood” faith faces judgment, while those who truly belong to Jesus follow Him and produce lasting fruit for God. In 2024, I ordered Green Machine zucchini se

Summary This article explores the intersection of preaching, pride, and purpose in ministry. Public praise and harsh criticism reveal how easily servants can drift from glorifying God to seeking approval. Using personal stories and Scripture, it reminds readers that gifts come from God, success is measured by obedience, and true glory is found in faithfully completing the work God assigns, not in applause or recognition. My Best Sermon Was Playing Lazarus Acting is bringing a

Summary Drawing from decades of athletic coaching, this article compares sports performance to personal and relational growth. Just as athletes improve by focusing on one key weakness, people grow by addressing core spiritual flaws. Human selfishness requires transformation, not technique alone. Through trusting Jesus and depending on the Holy Spirit, lasting change becomes possible, producing love, self-control, and healthier relationships in everyday life. Lessons From Year

Summary This article explains how believers can walk by the Holy Spirit in daily life. By understanding who the Spirit is, staying rooted in Scripture, cultivating prayer, responding to His promptings, and developing spiritual fruit, Christians learn to trust God’s timing and guidance. Walking by the Spirit is a daily choice that requires surrender, faith, and obedience, supported by godly community and reliance on God’s Word. Life is full of choices, both big and small. As b

Summary This article explores doubt as a normal part of the Christian walk and a potential pathway to deeper faith. Using biblical examples, it explains common causes of doubt and offers practical ways to strengthen faith through prayer, Scripture, community, worship, and remembrance of God’s faithfulness. Rather than rejecting doubters, God invites them closer, patiently guiding believers through uncertainty toward renewed trust and spiritual growth. Faith is the foundation

Summary Using a personal illustration, this article contrasts human and divine definitions of value. While people often measure worth by achievement or appearance, God values knowing Christ above religious performance. The Apostle Paul rejected confidence in spiritual accomplishments, treasuring union with Christ instead. True worth is found not in what we do for God, but in allowing Christ to live and work through us by His Spirit. Value Is Determined by the One Who Judges V