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Kingdom Eyes: Living for the Lost in the Midst of the Found by Michael Stevens “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’” — Luke 15:1–2 (RSV) Jesus wasn’t…
MOSES’ TRANSFORMATION May 18, 2025 (500 words) “Meanwhile: The Fire That Doesn’t Burn Out” Life’s Transitions and Transformations at the Burning Bush on Mount Horeb Mount Horeb—also known as Sinai—is where Moses first encountered God’s fire and later received His law. Transformation begins and returns there. There’s a sacred stretch…
“In My Mother’s Arms: A Story of Faith in the Reeds” Exodus 2:1–10 | Hebrews 11:23–26 Jochebed – A Mother’s Voice I had no time to mourn the king’s edict. The Nile was no longer just a river—it had become a grave for sons like mine. But when I looked…
“The Oldest Sin Still Speaks: From Eden to Artificial Gods” “In fact, God knows that when you eat it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:5 (CSB) I. Eden: Where the Lie Began The serpent’s lie wasn’t about pleasure. It…
“You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of the bones of the dead and every impurity.”— 2 Corinthians 3:6 (CSB) Rules or a Relationship? Jesus often confronted the Pharisees, who measured faith by strict rule-keeping while ignoring the heart. He exposed their…
In Scripture, water is either a barrier to overcome, a judgment to endure, or a gift to receive. The Old Testament records bitter and undrinkable waters—reminders of sin and hardship. Yet, in the New Testament, Jesus offers Living Water—pure, abundant, and everlasting. Consider the contrast: Exodus 15:23 (CSB) “They came…
Today’s reflection is inspired by Isaiah 6:8 (NIV), viewed through the lens of spiritual warfare. In a world short on virtue, power-hungry leaders attack the foundations of liberty, threatening the very freedoms protected by the First Amendment – a reminder that when we lose virtue, those in power become drunk…
Today’s Bible Trundle stems from a conversation my wife and I had during our morning devotion. We wondered if uprooting people from their families, cultures, and societal norms aligns with God’s plan, and if there’s a better way. This devotional reflects the insights from that discussion. Seeking First the Kingdom…
The death of any child is tragic, but the recent tragic death of 10-year-old Alex “AJ” Wise Jr. serves as a stark reminder of the ethics surrounding the morality of knowledge. When faced with the realities of harm, an inherent responsibility to act arises. This sentiment is echoed in the…
Along with my theme on the consequences of binary choices in life and “The Road Not Taken”, I offer this short extract from a Bible Reading by Nickey Gumbel. The title of Robert Frost’s poem is “The Road Not Taken”, but the closing stanzas are Two roads diverged in a…
