Growing in Christlike Character Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23 (WEB) — “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” There is something beautiful about fruit. It grows naturally, silently, over time. You cannot force a tree to produce fruit by pulling … Read more
Putting On the New Self Scripture: Colossians 3:12–14 (WEB) — “Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. … Read more
Putting Off the Old Self Scripture: Ephesians 4:22–24 (WEB) — “That you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God … Read more
Renewing the Mind Scripture: Romans 12:2 (WEB) — “Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.” There is a battle that every believer fights daily, and it is not a battle against circumstances … Read more
Called to Be Like Him Scripture: Romans 8:29 (WEB) — “For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.” Have you ever wondered what God’s ultimate purpose for your life is? Not your job, your ministry, or your calling … Read more
Matthew 26:39 (WEB) — “He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.’” Every journey of prayer leads finally to this moment: the prayer of surrender. It is the hardest … Read more
1 Timothy 2:1–4 (WEB) — “I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the … Read more
Luke 18:1–8 (WEB) — “He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up, saying, ‘There was a judge in a certain city who didn’t fear God and didn’t respect man. A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, “Defend me from my adversary!” … Read more
Psalm 119:105 (WEB) — “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” There is a profound secret to a vibrant prayer life that many believers overlook: the best prayers are already written. The Scriptures themselves are filled with prayers — the Psalms, the prayers of Paul, the prayers of … Read more
1 Kings 19:11–13 (WEB) — “He said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain before Yahweh.’ Behold, Yahweh passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before Yahweh, but Yahweh was not in the wind. After the wind, an earthquake, but Yahweh was not in the … Read more