Christian growth

  • Love That Leads To Obedience

    Jesus said love leads to obedience. Discover why what you love shapes what you pursue—and how that changes your walk with God. Continue reading

    Love That Leads To Obedience
  • Stop Waiting for Life to Change

    True joy isn’t found in changing your circumstances but in entering God’s presence. Discover how shifting your focus changes everything. Continue reading

    Stop Waiting for Life to Change
  • The Quiet Cure for Anxiety

    Feeling anxious even when life seems fine? Isaiah 30:15 reveals God’s quiet cure for anxiety—rest, trust, and time with Him. Continue reading

    The Quiet Cure for Anxiety
  • Every Temptation Has an Exit

    When temptation strikes, God promises a way out. Discover how Scripture helps believers resist temptation and walk in victory through Christ. Continue reading

    Every Temptation Has an Exit
  • Do I have to go to Church?

    Is church attendance really necessary for Christians? This devotional explores why Christian community matters for faith, growth, and encouragement. Continue reading

    Do I have to go to Church?
  • The Pain That Produces Peace

    Spiritual discipline can be painful, but God uses it to shape our character. Learn how hardship and correction lead to lasting peace and righteousness. Continue reading

    The Pain That Produces Peace
  • On Your Last Day

    If you knew tomorrow would be your last day, what would matter most? Reflect on Jesus’ final night with His disciples and the eternal hope found in Christ. Continue reading

    On Your Last Day
  • How You Think Matters 

    Your thoughts shape your actions and spiritual life. Learn how renewing your mind through Scripture leads to transformed behavior. Continue reading

    How You Think Matters 
  • The Danger of An Unprotected Heart

    Scripture warns believers to guard their hearts. Learn how thoughts, beliefs, and influences shape spiritual health and faith. Continue reading

    The Danger of An Unprotected Heart
  • Wrestling For Control With God

    Like Jacob in the Bible, many believers wrestle with surrender. Discover how yielding control to God leads to transformation and blessing. Continue reading

    Wrestling For Control With God
  • Keep Your Tires Inflated! Part 2 of 2

    Keep Your Tires Inflated! Part 2 of 2 Speaking to family, friends, and participants in an Awana Grand Prix, a pinewood derby-style racing event, I presented the Bible message–called a “pit stop.” This group had four-year-olds to grandparents. How do you… Continue reading

    Keep Your Tires Inflated! Part 2 of 2
  • Keep Your Tires Inflated! Part 1 of 2

    Keep Your Tires Inflated! Part 1 of 2 Have you ever participated in an Awana Grand Prix? It’s a pinewood derby-style racing event where children (and some adults) carve creative race cars out of a block of wood to exacting weight… Continue reading

    Keep Your Tires Inflated! Part 1 of 2
  • Grace Over Grievance

    Grace Over Grievance Has anyone ever said something that grated your nerves?  Of course, you’re nodding your head. “Yes!”  Let me re-phrase the question: how recently did someone say something that made you want to retaliate with a snide or angry reply,… Continue reading

    Grace Over Grievance
  • Pray to Understand

    Pray to Understand The Book of Proverbs in the Bible is attributed to Solomon, but who was he and why is his wisdom memorable?  Solomon was the son of the great King David who had conquered Israel’s enemies and ruled… Continue reading

    Pray to Understand
  • What Happens In Vegas…

    What Happens In Vegas… …Now happens on your smartphone!  If you watch sports, almost every commercial entices you to use your smartphone to gamble. There’s even the promise of “free money” when you place your first bet. Not surprisingly, the… Continue reading

    What Happens In Vegas…
  • The Power of Proverbs

    The Power of Proverbs After eating a meal in an American Chinese restaurant, what do most people look forward to? “Ding, ding, ding!” if you said, “A fortune cookie!” A simple Google search confirms, “Served complimentary with the check, this… Continue reading

    The Power of Proverbs
  • Make Friends: Be Pleasant!

    Make Friends: Be Pleasant! Most of us want to be liked, yet when relationships are difficult, we often look for techniques, advice columns, podcasts, or the latest self-help wisdom. It’s great to learn practical skills—but Christian, have you ever searched… Continue reading

    Make Friends: Be Pleasant!
  • True And Lasting Success

    True And Lasting Success Have you ever wondered why some people are more successful than others? It’s an age-old question. You question why some people who barely try become wildly successful yet other people work hard but suffer years of set-back… Continue reading

    True And Lasting Success
  • Build Wisely!

    Build Wisely! Have you ever driven through a neighborhood just to see what the houses are like? Even from the street, you can learn a lot. The condition of the lawn, the freshness of the paint, whether the curtains are… Continue reading

    Build Wisely!
  • Being Humble Is Not Being A Wimp!

    Being Humble Is Not Being a Wimp! Have you ever longed to know the secrets of life, what it all means, what it’s all about, where you fit in the great master plan?  Yes! But to whom are such mysteries… Continue reading

    Being Humble Is Not Being A Wimp!