“Draw me away!” — Song of Solomon 1:4 One of the greatest dangers in any relationship is not usually conflict. It is more of a drift. Few couples wake up one day and decide to become distant. More often, distance develops gradually through neglect, busyness, and routine. The same can happen in our walk with…
“My beloved is mine, and I am his.” Song of Solomon 2:16 Growing up in church, I’ve had the opportunity to hear hundreds of sermons. I have noticed, however, that certain passages or books have been ignored or skipped over by preachers. One of these books is found in the Old Testament. The Song of…
“Then He said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.’” Luke 9:23 Jesus never promised that following Him would be easy. In fact, He told His disciples that true discipleship requires self-denial, daily surrender, and faithful obedience. To deny ourselves means…
“Take…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:17 Among all the pieces of God’s armor, the sword is the only offensive weapon. Paul identifies this sword as the Word of God. It is powerful, living, and able to cut through lies and darkness. Jesus showed us how to use this…
“Take the helmet of salvation…” Ephesians 6:17 A helmet protects the head—the place of our thoughts, fears, doubts, and decisions. Paul reminds believers that salvation is not only about where we will spend eternity; it is also protection for our minds today. The primary battlefield is your thought life. Unchecked thoughts become beliefs, then habits,…
“Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” Ephesians 6:16 Faith is not abstract; faith is more than believing God exists—it is trusting Him when life feels uncertain. In Paul’s description of the armor of God, the shield of faith…
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians…
There’s something deeply honest about the heart behind Pat Terry’s song, “I Can’t Wait to See Jesus.” It expresses a longing that many believers feel but don’t always say out loud. The Apostle Paul wasn’t afraid to say it: “I desire to depart and be with Christ.” Not because he wanted to escape life, but…
“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” — Luke 9:23 Following Jesus is the greatest invitation ever given—but it is not a casual one. Jesus never hid the cost of discipleship. He told His followers plainly that walking…
We live in a hurried world. Easter can arrive before we’ve had time to truly reflect on what it means. As we move toward Easter and the Resurrection of Jesus, I want to invite you into a five-week journey called “From the Cross to the Empty Tomb.” Beginning this Monday, you’ll receive a short devotional…