The Power of Perspective: Giants or Grasshoppers?

Numbers 13:1-25 (NIV) illustrates how perspective is a choice. It shapes destiny. Moses commissioned twelve scouts to explore the Promised Land, a mission that would determine the future of an entire nation. After forty days of reconnaissance, the twelve men returned with identical intelligence but vastly different interpretations of what they had seen. The facts … Read more

Do Not Cap Your Potential

King Saul had everything going for him. He is chosen by God, anointed by Samuel, and positioned to lead an entire nation. In his journey, he places an invisible cap on his own potential. Through acts of disobedience and self-will, Saul demonstrates what happens when we resist God’s direction for our life. Resistance limits purpose … Read more

Choosing Courage Over Fear

“We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it” (Numbers 13:30, NIV) The Voice of Faith Among Fear Twelve spies returned from scouting the Promised Land, ten brought reports of giants and insurmountable obstacles. Caleb chose to stand apart. The ten see impossibility, he sees opportunity. His bold … Read more

Mission Above Circumstances

In Philippians 1:12-18, Paul’s body is chained but his spirit is unfettered. Despite imprisonment, Paul remains laser-focused on his mission that is to spread the gospel. Paul is our example of living mission-driven regardless of circumstances. Challenges in your life are not to change the purpose for your life. The Power of an Unwavering Mission … Read more

You Buried It. Now Walk Forward.

“Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb.” — John 20:1 (NIV) She Came to Mourn What Was Lost Mary did not go to the tomb expecting a miracle. She went because of her love and grief for Jesus. She is moved to act, … Read more

What are You Cultivating

“All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” – 1 Peter 1:24 (NIV) Have you ever stopped to consider what you’re cultivating in your life? The Nature of Temporary Things This verse … Read more

Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe

In Mark 5:36 (NIV), Jesus speaks five words cutting through panic: “Don’t be afraid, just believe.” He is talking to Jairus, a father who just received news that his daughter is dead. Jesus provides solace to the father by stating “just believe.” This does not mean pretending that fear does not exist. Fear is always … Read more

Human Wisdom vs God’s Power

Society pushes self-sufficiency and human accomplishment. 1 Corinthians 2:5 (NIV) states “So that your faith might not rest on human wisdom but on God’s power.” This scripture contradicts relying on human understanding and capabilities. The Foundation Human wisdom is based on God’s authority and power. Because of God, there are remarkable achievements in technology, medicine … Read more