Devotional Blog

The Complete Story of David and Goliath

Published January 13, 2026

The story of David and Goliath is often reduced to a lesson about courage, but Scripture presents something far deeper. This account reveals God’s sovereignty, the nature of true faith, covenant representation, and how God saves His people through an …

The Lust of the Flesh: A Complete Bible Lesson

Published January 13, 2026

The phrase “lust of the flesh” appears directly in Scripture and carries deep theological weight. John writes that all that is in the world is summed up in three corrupt desires, “the lust of the flesh, and the lust of …

How the Christian Mindset Should Think About Money and Wealth

Published January 13, 2026

The Bible never presents money as evil in itself, but it consistently exposes its ability to compete with God for the heart. Jesus speaks with striking clarity that no one can serve two masters, because devotion to wealth inevitably weakens …

Why God Chooses Weak Messengers for Strong Truths

Published January 13, 2026

Scripture repeatedly presents a pattern that unsettles human logic. God entrusts His most world-shaking truths to people who appear unqualified, hesitant, broken, or even resistant. This is not an accident of history but a deliberate theological strategy. From Moses’ trembling …

The Deeper Meaning of the Good Samaritan: More Than a Moral Lesson

Published January 13, 2026

Context: Why Jesus Told This Parable

The story of the Good Samaritan is often reduced to a simple call to kindness, but Jesus told it in a very specific context that shapes its true meaning. The parable arises from a …

How Jesus Fulfilled the Law

Published January 13, 2026

Jesus did not come to erase the Law or treat it as a failed experiment. He came to fulfill it completely, in every sense Scripture intended (Matthew 5:17). Understanding how Jesus fulfills the Law clarifies the relationship between the …

Why Jesus Had to Go for the Holy Spirit to Come

Published January 13, 2026

Jesus’ departure puzzled the disciples. Losing His physical presence felt like loss, not gain. Yet Jesus insisted that His going away was necessary and even beneficial for them (John 16:7). The coming of the Holy Spirit was not a replacement …

The Fruit of the Spirit Explained: What Genuine Christian Growth Looks Like

Published January 13, 2026

The Bible does not describe spiritual growth primarily in terms of external success or religious activity. Instead, it points to inner transformation produced by the Holy Spirit. Paul calls this transformation the fruit of the Spirit, not the fruits, …

Why the Bible Uses Covenants Instead of Contracts

Published January 12, 2026

The Bible consistently describes God’s relationship with humanity using covenants, not contracts. This choice is deliberate. Covenants reveal who God is and how He relates to His people, while contracts reflect a very different kind of relationship (Genesis 15:18). …

Why Sanctification Feels Slow Even When Salvation Is Instant

Published January 12, 2026

Salvation in Scripture happens decisively, yet growth in holiness often feels painfully gradual. This tension confuses many believers. The Bible teaches that justification is an instant legal declaration, while sanctification is a lifelong transforming process (Romans 5:1, 1 Thessalonians …