"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." – James 1:22 Everyone loves to talk about what they’re going to do. People make big plans, set goals, and announce their intentions. But how many actually follow through? How many take real steps toward what they say they will do? God isn’t impressed with words, He’s looking for action. James 1:22 makes it clear that hearing t...  Read More

"For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." – Matthew 16:25 When God calls you to sacrifice something, it’s easy to see it as a loss. You might feel like He’s taking something from you, withholding something good, or making your life harder. But what if the very thing He’s asking you to give up is actually what’s holding you back? What if th...  Read More

"In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect." – 1 Peter 3:15 Being misunderstood is part of following Jesus, but it’s not just something to endure—it’s an opportunity. When you live differently, people notice. When you refuse to gossip, when you choose i...  Read More

"If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you." – John 15:18 Following Jesus isn’t always easy. In fact, one of the hardest parts is learning to be okay with being misunderstood. People will question your faith. They’ll criticize your choices. Some will reject you outright. Others will talk about you behind your back. And no matter how much you try to explain, some people ...  Read More

"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight." – Proverbs 4:7 Leadership without wisdom is dangerous. It leads to reckless decisions, misguided priorities, and short-term thinking that can cause long-term damage. Yet, so many leaders operate on instinct alone, relying on their experience, their talent, or even their charisma rather than actively seeking wisdom. B...  Read More

"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." – Philippians 2:3 Leadership and humility don’t often go together in the world’s eyes. Most leaders chase power, recognition, and control. They want to be seen as the strongest, the smartest, the most capable. But Jesus flipped that idea upside down. He didn’t lead with pride or demand res...  Read More

"The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him!" – Proverbs 20:7 If you want to be a leader, there is an important trait you need to have: integrity. Integrity isn’t just about being honest, it’s about being whole. It means your words and actions align. That who you are in public matches who you are in private. For a leader, integrity isn’t optional. It’s the foundati...  Read More

"Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all." – Mark 10:43-44 When you think of a leader, what comes to mind? Power? Authority? Someone who calls the shots and makes the rules? The world often defines leadership by status, control, and influence, but Jesus turns that idea upside down. In Mark 10, He makes it clear; true leadersh...  Read More

"Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble." – Psalm 119:165 There’s a certain kind of peace that comes from knowing you’ve done the right thing. It’s not the temporary relief of getting away with something or avoiding consequences. It’s the steady, unshakable calm that comes when your heart is right with God and your actions align with His truth. But let’s be honest,...  Read More

"The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it." – Proverbs 27:12 It’s easy to make decisions based on what feels good in the moment. You see something you want, so you take it. You feel a certain way, so you act on it. You’re tempted, so you give in. But rarely do we stop and think about where those choices will lead. The truth is that every decision has conseq...  Read More

"Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight." - Proverbs 12:22 Lying might seem like a small thing. It can be seen as just a little tweak of the truth to make life easier, to avoid conflict, or to make yourself look better. But the Bible doesn’t treat lying as a minor issue. Proverbs 12:22 makes it clear that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. T...  Read More

"For we walk by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7 If your mind works anything like mine, you probably take things literally when you read them. That’s why, for years, I imagined Revelation’s description of the beast as some kind of sea monster—something straight out of a sci-fi movie, rising out of the water with multiple heads, horns, crowns, and maybe even some intimidating tattoos. But ...  Read More