“Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.” Proverbs 17:28 (NIV) In our fast-paced, always-connected world, the pressure to react immediately is intense. Social media, instant messaging, and 24/7 news cycles all demand our instant responses. We’re conditioned to believe that the…

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 (NIV) Fear has a way of amplifying the noise in our minds. When we’re afraid, our thoughts race, our hearts pound, and our bodies tense up.…

When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate asked him, ‘Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?’ But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor. Matthew 27:12-14 (NIV) In…

After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” 1 Kings 19:12 (NIV) In our fast-paced, noise-filled world, silence often feels uncomfortable. A constant barrage of sounds, notifications, and distractions surrounds us. Even in our spiritual lives,…

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) God’s battle plans often challenge our human understanding. When Joshua received instructions for conquering Jericho, they must have seemed bizarre. March around the city…