"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." - Romans 12:1   What does God expect from us? It's a question that has puzzled many, including myself, for a long time. But as we dive into Romans 12:1, we uncover an important truth about the nature of sacrifice. At first glance, ...  Read More

"But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified." - Hebrews 10:12-14   What did Jesus do for us? He offered himself as the perfect sacrifice. In the Old Testament, the sac...  Read More

"When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." - Colossians 3:4   If you were to ask me today what the secrets to sacrifice are, I would start with this: Jesus doesn't want just a part of you; He wants all of you. He doesn't desire a fraction of your life; He wants to be your life. Let that sink in for a moment. Colossians 3:4 declares, "When Christ, who is yo...  Read More

"He said, 'Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.'" - Genesis 22:12   As we dive deeper into the story of Abraham and Isaac, let's consider a crucial question: What are we withholding from God? Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac reveals a profound truth about surrender and...  Read More

"After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, 'Abraham!' And he said, 'Here I am.' He said, 'Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.'" - Genesis 22:1-2   When we talk about sacrifice, what comes to mind? Perhaps it's giving up something valuable, something p...  Read More

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." - Romans 12:1   Have you ever stopped to consider what true sacrifice looks like? It's a question worth thinking about, especially in a world that often confuses sacrifice with mere contribution. There's a story about a chicken and...  Read More

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship." - Romans 12:1   Have you ever stopped to consider what true sacrifice looks like? It's a question worth thinking about, especially in a world that often confuses sacrifice with mere contribution. There's a story about a chicken and...  Read More

"Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." - Isaiah 43:7   Do you ever stop and wonder why you're here? What's the purpose of your existence? It's a question that has puzzled humanity for centuries. But the answer, my friend, is right there in the pages of Scripture. God, in His infinite wisdom and love, created you for a purpose. He didn't just snap ...  Read More

"Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." - Ephesians 5:16   Life moves fast, doesn't it? It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, constantly moving forward without taking a moment to pause and reflect. But today, I want to challenge you to hit the pause button. Take a step back and reevaluate where you're at, and more importantly, where you want to go. The apostle ...  Read More

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’” - Matthew 16:24   In the journey of faith, the path of righteousness often demands significant sacrifice. Jim Elliott once said, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose," and this quote encapsulates the essence of Ruth's story. Ruth face...  Read More

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11   It's easy to let our past define us—to allow the mistakes, failures, and disappointments of yesterday to overshadow our hopes for tomorrow. But as followers of God, our past isn't our final destination. With God as our navigator, our future i...  Read More

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." - Hebrews 11:1   It's easy to proclaim hope, joy, and peace when life is sailing smoothly. But when the storm clouds gather, and darkness envelopes our days, it's a different story. In those moments saturated with doubt, fear, and grief, hope can seem like a distant memory. Consider Naomi, a woman who walked thro...  Read More