Summary While our money, time, energy, and abilities are limited, God’s resources are not. Scripture shows that when we place what little we have in God’s hands, like the boy’s lunch, He multiplies it to accomplish His purposes. God never lacks what He needs to fulfill the good works He has planned. Trusting Him leads to fruit far beyond our limitations. Einstein said, “Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity – and I am not sure about the former.”1 Eart

Summary Life is shaped by whom we live to please: ourselves, others, or God. Self-pleasing and people-pleasing ultimately fail, while God-centered living brings true joy. Scripture shows that pleasing God involves obedience, Spirit-controlled living, faith, worship, generosity, and sacrificial love. When pleasing God comes first, serving others becomes genuine, and life gains lasting purpose, clarity, and spiritual fruit. Three Competing Motivations for Life Whom we live to p

Summary Our thoughts determine whether we remain spiritually stable or sink under life’s pressures. Dwelling on guilt, offenses, and earthly desires leads to pain, while focusing on heavenly priorities brings peace and joy. Scripture urges believers to anchor their minds on what pleases God through joyful living, continual prayer, and gratitude. A heavenly mindset, empowered by the Holy Spirit, produces lasting contentment regardless of circumstances. How Our Thoughts Shape O

Summary A fishing trip illustrates how Christians can be unaware of how they “smell” to unbelievers. While some perceive hypocrisy and judgment, Scripture explains that the gospel itself carries different effects. Believers are the fragrance of Christ, life to those being saved, and offensive to those resisting God. Our role is to share Christ lovingly and faithfully. The response belongs to God, not us. In 1990, my father and I traveled to the Boundary Waters of Minnesota to

Summary John 14:28 does not deny the deity of Jesus. When read in context, Jesus’ statement that the Father is greater refers to His humbled role during His earthly mission, not His divine nature. Throughout John 14, Jesus makes claims only God can make, including answering prayer and indwelling believers. Far from disproving Christ’s deity, the passage powerfully affirms it while exposing the theological errors of denying the Father and the Son. I have promoted a blog, “ Jes

Summary Christians are destined for both troubles and glory. Scripture repeatedly warns that suffering is normal in a fallen, hostile world, yet God uses hardship to advance His purposes and produce spiritual fruit. Trials become the pressure that transforms lives into instruments of ministry. Compared to the eternal glory awaiting believers, present suffering is light and temporary. If we want to shine like the sun in God’s Kingdom, we should expect and trust God through tro

Summary Personal bucket lists do not define a meaningful life. Sports, travel, and achievements may entertain but rarely transform. Jesus taught that not knowing Scripture or God’s power distorts priorities. Paul ultimately counted all accomplishments as worthless compared to knowing Christ. True significance comes not from what we experience before death, but from what God accomplishes through us as we surrender to His will and pursue His eternal purposes. Do you have a buck

Summary This article explains why Hebrews does not teach the loss of true salvation. Scripture shows that those who fall away were never genuinely born again but only professed faith. Like Judas, they experienced spiritual benefits without inner transformation. True believers are secure in Christ, and perseverance is the evidence of salvation, not its cause. Hebrews warns against counterfeit Christianity, calling readers to examine whether their faith is genuine. The Apostle

Summary God sets believers apart not to withdraw from others but to display the attractive power of a Christ-centered life. Made holy through faith, Christians are called to live out that holiness through Spirit-empowered character. Colossians 3 describes traits that should visibly mark believers. Rather than pretending through hypocrisy, God calls His people to genuinely put on the Lord Jesus Christ. Set Apart for a Purpose Writer Emily Dickinson remained a hermit in her fam

Summary Scripture warns believers to avoid becoming stumbling blocks that lead others into sin. While Christians may disagree on nonessential issues, love requires limiting personal freedom for the sake of weaker believers. Jesus strongly condemns those who cause others to fall but blesses those who help others grow. God calls His people, especially leaders, to live in love and light as stepping stones, not obstacles. Lessons From Physical and Spiritual Stumbling I stumbled o

Summary Christians reveal their true beliefs through actions, not words. When private behavior contradicts public faith, God’s name is dishonored. Paul modeled a life that caused no one to stumble, marked by sacrifice, integrity, and spiritual riches. Believers are called to live transparently, serve faithfully, and channel God’s eternal riches to others, pointing them to Christ and a truly abundant life. Actions Speak Louder Than Words Our actions define us more clearly than

Summary Early influences shape our thinking, but only Jesus provides a perfect model. Worldly values pull our minds toward pride and desire, yet Scripture calls us to renew our thinking through God’s Word and the Spirit. The mind of Christ aligns us with God’s priorities, shaping our attitudes, actions, and values. This lifelong transformation continues until we fully reflect Christ when we see Him face-to-face. How Early Influences Shape Our Thinking Our minds are like the S

Summary God’s Kingdom values what builds others up over personal freedom or recognition. Like an athlete choosing team success over records, believers are called to limit their liberty for the sake of weaker faith and church unity. Romans 14 teaches that goodness, peace, and joy, produced by the Holy Spirit, matter far more than exercising personal rights. Following Jesus means dying to self to love others well. Team Success Over Personal Glory Saquon Barkley, running back fo

Summary Obituaries reveal what people value, but believers shape their legacy daily through their choices. While self-focused living comes naturally, God calls His children to serve others sacrificially and strengthen His church. Like Phoebe, faithful believers leave a lasting spiritual impact. Earthly remembrance fades, but Christ’s final judgment endures. Only a life lived for God and others truly matters. What Obituaries Reveal About a Life What will people remember about

Summary Athletic excellence requires year-round commitment, a truth that parallels spiritual growth. God gives every believer gifts and supplies, both the desire and power to serve Him, but obedience and sustained effort are essential. Through faithful, long-term commitment, God produces lasting fruit that far outweighs earthly recognition. A 52-week faith allows God to work through ordinary lives to accomplish extraordinary Kingdom results for His glory alone. Lessons From C

Summary Forgiveness is difficult to give away, yet it powerfully frees the heart. It releases resentment without requiring forgetting or immediate trust and often unfolds as a process. God commands forgiveness because He first forgave us through Christ. Letting go brings emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual healing. Forgiveness restores joy, peace, unity, and purpose while shaping believers into stronger, more Christlike people who reflect God’s grace. When Giving S

Summary God is building a powerful discipleship movement in southern Africa through Bible teaching and pastor multiplication. In peace-starved Malawi and beyond, thousands are coming to Christ, pastors are being trained, and Bibles are being distributed to those who cannot afford them. Obedient teaching, grounded in God’s Word, is multiplying leaders and expanding the work into new nations. God’s wave of peace and transformation continues to rise. Sensing God’s Powerful Momen

Summary Global surveys show deep divisions in happiness and inner peace, yet emotional well-being often depends on circumstances. Many experience counterfeit peace while lacking peace with God. Scripture teaches that true peace comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, who paid sin’s penalty on the cross. By repenting, trusting Christ, and surrendering our lives to Him, we find lasting peace with God, the peace that truly matters. A World Divided by Happiness and Unhappiness

Summary People naturally crave praise, but Scripture calls believers to reflect God’s glory, not absorb it. We give God glory through confession, repentance, worship, obedience, generosity, and righteous living. True disciples redirect attention from themselves to God, showing His supreme worth through transformed character and fruitful lives. When believers live honorably and sacrificially, God receives the praise He alone deserves, now and forever. Why We Naturally Bend To

Summary Jesus’ golden rule calls believers to love others with intentional, outward-focused care. This high standard requires awareness, wisdom, and discernment, since we cannot meet every need. True love listens before acting and avoids assuming others want what we want. When God’s love motivates self-sacrifice guided by wisdom, the golden rule becomes a powerful force for good. If widely practiced, it would transform relationships and reflect heaven on earth. Jesus’ Simple