Discipleship and Service
This article deals with the story of Watchman Nee, a Chinese preacher, who exemplified Christian principles through an act of kindness, transforming conflict into an opportunity for faith and understanding.
In this article, Israel’s oppression by Midian in Judges 6 is used as a picture of how earthly pursuits can rob believers of their spiritual blessings. The reflection challenges readers to examine their priorities so that Christ, not the world, fills their hearts.
Judges 6:1-12
In this article, the interpretation of Romans 13 and the role of Christians in war are examined, discussing state authority, the meaning of the “sword,” moral questions about military service, and the contrast between earthly conflict and spiritual struggle.
Romans 13:1-7
In this article, Shammah’s defense of a field of lentils is used to illustrate the value of standing firmly for the spiritual blessings God has given and courageously defending the truths of faith.
2 Samuel 23:11-12
In this article, the difference between the gift of an evangelist and the calling of every believer to be a witness is explained using Philip’s encounter in Acts 8. Practical lessons show how obedience, initiative, listening, and reliance on God’s Word can shape a faithful testimony for Christ.
2 Timothy 4:5; Acts 21:8
In this article, the contrast between outward beauty and the inner beauty that pleases God is explored, showing which qualities Scripture presents as truly beautiful in His sight.
1 Samuel 16:12
Ecclesiastes 10 warns that incompetent leadership brings decay, yet it also cautions us to guard our hearts and words toward those in authority—reminding us that even private contempt shapes our attitude and can lead to unintended consequences.
Ecclesiastes 10:16,20
In this article, John the Baptist’s unusual diet is used to draw spiritual lessons about a believer’s heavenly outlook, appetite for God’s Word, and orderly service.
Mark 1:6
In this article, the lives of David and Manasseh are used to show that while sin can be forgiven by God, its consequences may still bring lasting sorrow and dishonor to His name. The reflection serves as a sober reminder of the seriousness of personal failure and its impact on others.
2 Samuel 12:14
In this article, Christian forgiveness is considered in the light of how Christ forgave us—freely, fully, and permanently—and what this means for our relationships with one another.
Colossians 3:13
In this article, we learn that discerning God’s will is not about seeing how close we can come to danger, but about deliberately keeping our distance from it and choosing what is most pleasing to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:10,17; Philippians 1:10; Colossians 1:9-10; Romans 12:2
What does trust look like when an instruction feels risky, unreasonable, or simply impossible to understand? This article reflects on the responses of Ananias and Peter—two ordinary people faced with daunting calls—and considers how honest struggle, willingness, and obedience can open the way for unexpected outcomes.
Luke 5:1-8; Acts 9:10-17
Few biblical stories mirror our own weaknesses as clearly as Peter’s. In his overconfidence, fatigue, prayerlessness, and eventual denial, we see truth about the heart—and in his restoration, truth about grace. This series follows his journey so we can learn from both.
Matthew 26:74-75
Few biblical stories mirror our own weaknesses as clearly as Peter’s. In his overconfidence, fatigue, prayerlessness, and eventual denial, we see truth about the heart—and in his restoration, truth about grace. This series follows his journey so we can learn from both.
Matthew 26:58
Few biblical stories mirror our own weaknesses as clearly as Peter’s. In his overconfidence, fatigue, prayerlessness, and eventual denial, we see truth about the heart—and in his restoration, truth about grace. This series follows his journey so we can learn from both.
Matthew 26:58
Romans 13:8–10 shows how the Spirit-empowered life described in Romans 8:4 becomes practical: believers who walk by the Spirit fulfill the law not by focusing on its commands but by living out genuine, self-giving love.
Romans 8:4; 13:8-10
Few biblical stories mirror our own weaknesses as clearly as Peter’s. In his overconfidence, fatigue, prayerlessness, and eventual denial, we see truth about the heart—and in his restoration, truth about grace. This series follows his journey so we can learn from both.
Matthew 26:51
Few biblical stories mirror our own weaknesses as clearly as Peter’s. In his overconfidence, fatigue, prayerlessness, and eventual denial, we see truth about the heart—and in his restoration, truth about grace. This series follows his journey so we can learn from both.
Matthew 26:41
The story of Lot’s wife is a sobering reminder of how deeply the world can cling to the human heart. Though warned of judgment, she looked back—and lost everything. Jesus tells us to “remember Lot’s wife” because the same danger remains for us today.
Genesis 19:12-14,16-17,26; Luke 17:32
Few biblical stories mirror our own weaknesses as clearly as Peter’s. In his overconfidence, fatigue, prayerlessness, and eventual denial, we see truth about the heart—and in his restoration, truth about grace. This series follows his journey so we can learn from both.
Matthew 26:40
