Discipleship and Service

Being beautiful – for God

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
Descipleship

Don’t curse!

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

Be Like a Locust

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
Descipleship

Sin Can Be Forgiven—But There Are Always Consequences

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
Descipleship

Forgiving one another

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
Descipleship

Driving to the precipice?

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
Descipleship

“But at your word…”

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
Descipleship

Peter’s Fall Step 7: A Rooster’s Cry and a Broken Heart

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
Descipleship

Peter’s Fall Step 6: In the wrong company

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
Descipleship

Peter’s Fall Step 5: An obvious distance

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
Descipleship

Love is the headline

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
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Peter’s Fall Step 4: No spiritual strength (4/14)

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
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Peter’s Fall Step 3: Peter doesn’t pray! (3/14)

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
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Remember Lot’s Wife

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
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Peter’s Fall Step 2: Peter sleeps (2/14)

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
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Peter’s Fall and Restoration (1/14)

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 26:33–35
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A Slack Hand

Very often, we might do things with a slack hand, slothfully, laxly. Why is that serious for God?
Jeremiah 48:10
Descipleship

Serving and Waiting

In this article, Paul’s message to young believers is explored, highlighting conversion from idols, a life of serving God, and expectant waiting for Christ’s return. The text reflects on faithful living between past salvation and future hope.
1 Thessalonians 1:9-10
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Enoch – he pleased God

Though mentioned in only a few verses, Enoch’s life shines with extraordinary faith. He walked with God in a corrupt world, testified boldly against evil, and was taken up without seeing death. His story challenges us to seek God deeply, walk closely with Him, and please Him above all else.
Hebrews 11:5
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The Real Joash

In this article, the crisis surrounding the threatened end of David’s royal line and the rescue of Joash is recounted. It highlights God’s providence, the courage of a faithful couple, and the broader spiritual lessons drawn from this biblical account.
2 Chronicles 22:12; 23:1