The Harmony of Faith and Obedience

What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? James 2:14 (NIV) Faith and obedience are like two wings of a bird. One without the other renders flight impossible. Many of us struggle with this concept,…

Obedience in the Face of Mockery

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV) Obedience to God often comes at a price. It’s not always the easy path, nor is it typically the popular…

God’s Purpose Behind His Plan

“But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;” 1 Corinthians 1:27 (ESV) God’s methods often perplex us. When we look at His instructions or the way He orchestrates events in our lives, we…

Obeying an Unconventional God

“You shall march around the city, all the men of war going around the city once. Thus shall you do for six days. Seven priests shall bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark. On the seventh day you shall march around the city seven times, and the priests…

Do You See What God Sees?

“Then the Lord said to Joshua, ‘See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men.’” Joshua 6:2 Have you ever wished you could see your problems through God’s eyes? In this powerful verse, we get a glimpse of exactly that – God’s perspective…