A Thought To Dwell On

The Time Is Now
The Time Is Now
We live so much of our lives assuming there will be more time. But Scripture never promises us tomorrow. After losing my dad on October 24, the words of James... Read more...
Lord Is That Your Voice?
Lord Is That Your Voice?
Not every coincidence is a sign, but the things that get our attention can still send us back to God. Reflection #014 explores how Scripture, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and... Read more...
What Makes Spiritual Discernment More Than Human Intelligence?
What Makes Spiritual Discernment More Than Human Intelligence?
Human intelligence can gather information, recognize patterns, weigh evidence, and learn from experience. But spiritual discernment goes deeper. Scripture shows us that discernment can be trained, wisdom comes from God,... Read more...
Abiding When You Don't Know Your Next Move
Abiding When You Don't Know Your Next Move
There are moments when you genuinely do not know what to do. You have prayed, thought it through, and looked at the consequences from every angle, yet the next step... Read more...
Is Abiding in Christ Supposed to Feel This Hard?
Is Abiding in Christ Supposed to Feel This Hard?
Some days drawing close to Jesus comes naturally. Other days prayer feels difficult, our thoughts wander, and God feels far away. This reflection explores what it really means to abide... Read more...
God Knew You Would Fail. He Called You Anyway.
God Knew You Would Fail. He Called You Anyway.
Peter’s failure surprised Peter. It did not surprise Jesus. The worst thing Peter had ever done did not become the truest thing about him or the end of the man... Read more...
When You Cannot See the Way Forward
When You Cannot See the Way Forward
Sometimes the door will not open. Other times it opens, and the road beyond it becomes harder than we ever expected. When the way forward is unclear, how do we... Read more...
If God Has a Plan, Why Hasn’t My Life Changed Yet?
If God Has a Plan, Why Hasn’t My Life Changed Yet?
When nothing has changed, the promise of a hopeful future can feel far away. But Jeremiah 29:11 was given to people still living in exile—and God told them to plant... Read more...
Small Is Not Insignificant. Slow Is Not Forgotten.
Small Is Not Insignificant. Slow Is Not Forgotten.
Small beginnings and slow progress can feel like no progress at all. But God is often growing roots beneath the surface before we ever see the harvest. Read more...
The Strength It Takes To Be Gentle
The Strength It Takes To Be Gentle
The world applauds the strength that takes a city. God notices the strength that lowers its voice. Gentleness is not power extinguished—it is power kneeling before its King. Read more...
The Battle Job Never Saw
The Battle Job Never Saw
“My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.” —Job 42:5 Read more...
You Don't Have To Carry The Whole Week Today
You Don't Have To Carry The Whole Week Today
Before you carry the whole week, bring it to God. Prayer is powerful and effective—and each time we return to Him, dependence becomes relationship. Read more...
What I Was Still Holding After I Said I Trusted God
What I Was Still Holding After I Said I Trusted God
I said I trusted God, but I was still trying to secure my own future and control the ending. On my backyard swing, God showed me how to bring Him... Read more...
When God Didn't Answer the Prayer That I Expected
When God Didn't Answer the Prayer That I Expected
I asked God for certainty, but God answered differently than expected. Instead of showing me the whole plan, He answered my prayer by teaching me to trust Him one faithful... Read more...
There Was A Time I Prayed For Certainty
There Was A Time I Prayed For Certainty
Sometimes God doesn't answer our prayer for certainty because He is inviting us into something even better—trust. Discover how learning to abide in Christ leads to peace that remains even... Read more...