Tag: Devotional

Where do you abide? What truths do you hold close to your heart and whose example do you live by? To abide in Jesus is to live in communion and submission to God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

It’s that time of year again. We spend the evening adjusting our clocks as we collectively spring forward. Although many dread the lost hour, they also look forward to the longer days and warmer weather. Undoubtedly, we can smell it in the air and hear it in the sounds of nature. Finally, spring is on…

As the month of love wraps up, I want to point our attention again to the one that is love – God. He is the source of all love and the very essence of its nature. As 1 John 4:8 says, if we do not love, we do not know God. God is love and…

Humanity has mastered the art of facade. It’s easy for us to put on a mask of righteousness and try to clothe ourselves in holiness. How effortless it is for us to hide behind eloquent speech, aesthetic images, and viral catchphrases. But the question is, where is the fruit?

Everything was about to change. The time was approaching for Jesus to lay down His life for us. With the heart of a servant, He readied His disciples and prepared the way as He gave a new command – to love one another.

True love is always rooted in God. Love – it seems like the greatest mystery of humanity. What is it? How do you know when you are experiencing it? Can you fall out of it? The truth is, love cannot exist outside of God because God is love. To know God is to know love.

Do you love Jesus? And how do you know? Love. It is a word that we often throw around flippantly. But do we understand the weight of what we confess? Jesus says, “If you love me, you will keep my commands” (John 14:15).

What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? Recently, while watching a sermon online, I was reminded of the weight of walking in the footprints of Jesus: impressions that could never be filled but direct us from one step to the next. They lead us to the way of truth, repentance, healing, and…

The New Year always brings a fresh atmosphere and perspective. Anticipation and excitement are high as we envision what the year will bring. We set goals and vow to keep them. Sometimes, we’re successful, and other times, we aren’t. But this year, as we embark on a new journey, I want us to remember the…

Run the race. That is exactly the feeling this time of year typically conveys. Many are focused on finishing this year off strong. There is a sense of hurry and expectation, eagerly awaiting the ball to drop in Times Square. We anticipate the year ahead and plan accordingly with big goals and a massive vision.…