And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 Have you ever sat by a lake early in the morning, witnessing the sunrise painting the sky in…

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. James 2:26 Ever feel like your faith is on autopilot? You know, going through the motions without really engaging? James hits the nail on the head: faith isn’t just about believing; it’s about living…

And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living…

Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’ Matthew 16:24 We often face a daunting invitation in our walk with Christ: to take up our cross and follow Him. This call isn’t about enduring…

Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Mark 8:34 Following Jesus requires self-denial. Every believer faces this choice daily. Choosing Jesus means prioritizing a higher call over…