From the Pit to the Rock“I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.” - Psalm 40:1-3 Have you ever felt truly stuck? Not...  Read More

Why Accountability Matters"Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." — Proverbs 27:17We often think of accountability as a hard and weighty word - one that suggests correction, exposure, or even shame. But in God’s kingdom, accountability is a gift. It is a means of grace that God uses to keep us from wandering, to strengthen our relationships, and draw us deeper in...  Read More

“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Micah 6:8We live in a world that praises self-promotion, platform-building, and personal achievement. God calls His people to something radically different: humility. The call to walk humbly is not an option or an extra quality for the exceptiona...  Read More

Jesus and His Relationship to the LawKey Verse: Matthew 5:17 “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.”Jesus' relationship with the Law was often misunderstood by the Jewish religious leaders of His time. They accused Him of blasphemy for claiming to forgive sins and asserting His divine authority as the Son of God. They saw His actions...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." — Proverbs 3:5–6I think you would agree that life is full of uncertainty and unpleasant surprises that throw us off track. I confess that I am a fragile human being, merely flesh and blood with fears and often shadows of doubt when times get hard. Some...  Read More

Who's in Your Mind Today – God or the World?"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind," — Romans 12:2 Every day, we are presented with a choice—whether to fix our minds on the things of God or to allow the world to shape our thoughts, desires, and values. It’s a subtle battle, often waged without much thought. If we are not intentional then media messa...  Read More