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...
Obedience Has a Price

Obedience Has a Price

“Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him.”   — Genesis 6:22   One Verse, A Hundred Years of Cost You can read Genesis 6:22 in about three seconds. “Noah did this; he did all that God commanded him.” Clean. Simple. Tidy little...
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...