Standing Alone

Standing Alone

“Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us… but if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods.”   — Daniel 3:16–18 When Everyone Else Bows Picture the scene, because it’s brutal. The music plays, and an entire nation drops to...
Faith When It Gets Hard

Faith When It Gets Hard

“It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life…”    — 1 Kings 19:4   Even the Giants Get Tired Here’s a verse that ought to make every one of us breathe a little easier, even though it’s heavy. That’s Elijah talking. The Elijah. The...
When God Asks for the Thing You Love

When God Asks for the Thing You Love

“You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have… and come, follow me.”   – Mark 10:21   There are prayers we pray confidently… and then there are moments when God answers them in ways we suddenly wish came with a “just kidding” option. You know the...
Letting Go of Control

Letting Go of Control

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”   – Proverbs 16:9 When “Having Control” Feels Like Security… Until It Doesn’t Control is funny. It doesn’t always show up as something loud or obvious. Sometimes it shows up as planning everything...
Faithful With Little

Faithful With Little

“Who has despised the day of small things?”   – Zechariah 4:10 The Problem Isn’t Small—It’s That It Feels Too Normal Small things don’t usually announce themselves. They just show up quietly and say, “Hey… I’m your assignment today.” A small paycheck.A small...