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Elijah called down fire from heaven on a Tuesday. By Wednesday, he sat under a tree and asked God to let him die. That is not a story about weak faith. That is a story about a real prophet in a real b...
The Prophet Ezekiel saw a vision of water flowing from under the threshold of the Temple. As it flowed, it became a river that traveled to the Dead Sea-a place where nothing can live. But wherever thi...
Most people define grace as "unmerited favor." That is not wrong. But it is incomplete, like a tourist who visits Rome, sees a single fountain, and calls it the whole city. The Greek word behind "grac...
A courtroom has already delivered the verdict. The judge has left the bench. The gavel has struck. And yet the defendant rises again to ask, "But are you sure?" That is the picture of a believer who d...
The world operates on a system of "first place" and "faster is better." It tells you that if you do not rush, you will lose your opportunity. It teaches you to look out for yourself because no one els...
There is a word in the Hebrew Bible that no single English word can translate. Translators have tried "mercy," "lovingkindness," "steadfast love," "loyalty," and "faithfulness." Every attempt captures...
Most people spend their entire lives trying to become someone. The gospel says you already are. You did not receive a project at salvation. You received a new identity. God did not hand you a to-do li...
We often associate "divine power" with the spectacular-the parting of seas or the falling of fire. But the Apostle Paul had a different prayer for the believers in Colossae. He prayed that they would...
In the ancient Temple of Solomon, there were chambers attached to the main building where the priests lived. These weren't just living quarters; they were storehouses. The first floor was dedicated to...
Revelation isn't automatic.It's relational. Paul describes why some people read Scripture yet see nothing: "A veil lies on their heart." 2 Corinthians 3:15 Not their eyes.Their heart. And the veil doe...
The greatest spiritual battle you will face is not a battle of behavior. It is a battle of focus. We often think spiritual warfare means fighting for our own obedience. We scrutinize our actions, we p...
Mountains are usually hard places. They are rocky, steep, and difficult to climb. We don't usually look at a mountain and think of "provision." We think of "obstacle."But God says:"The mountains shall...
Cornelius's household received the Holy Spirit when hearing "forgiveness of sins." No altar call.No music.No long prayer. Just one sentence. Peter preached: "Everyone who believes in Him receives forg...
If you listen closely to the Christmas story, a pattern emerges.Every time heaven touched earth, the first words were the same: "Do not be afraid." To Zechariah: "Do not be afraid... your prayer is he...
Before God ever said a word, before light cracked the silence, Scripture paints a surprising picture of the earth's earliest condition: "Without form and void, and darkness was on the face of the deep...
Not every vision is from God.The enemy can paint images too-quiet impressions, fearful pictures, or flattering fantasies.But Scripture shows us how different they are when we slow down long enough to...
Sometimes a thought rises from so deep inside you that you know you didn't invent it.A whisper. A nudge."There must be more." It shows up in quiet moments-after a win, after a loss, after a normal Tue...
Most believers imagine God's presence as a place they enter.Scripture teaches it is a place they carry. Paul writes, "You are the temple of the Holy Spirit."1 Corinthians 6:19 Temple - ναό&si...
When Paul prayed for believers, he didn't pray for an easier life.He prayed for an empowered heart. Here is his prayer: "...strengthened with all might through His Spirit in the inner man, for all end...