Words for the Walk Reflections to consider with God

RIGHTEOUSNESS, THE SOURCE OF KINGDOM POWER

Repentance turns us toward the righteousness God gives Key Scriptures: Romans 1:16–17; Romans 2:4; Acts 3:19; Romans 3:21–26; Romans 6:11–13 Key Truth: God’s kindness leads us to repentance. As we turn from sin and self-reliance to Jesus, we receive by faith the...

GOSPEL POWER AND RIGHTEOUSNESS

Are We Walking in God’s Power or Our Own Strength? Key Scripture — Romans 1:16–17 (NIV) “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes… For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a...

THE DIVIDED HEART: When Our Desire for Control Competes with Our Trust in Jesus

Scripture: Matthew 6:21 (NIV) “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Jesus reveals something profound in Matthew 6:19–34 and Luke 12:13–35. The greatest hindrance to His Lordship is not necessarily a lack of biblical knowledge, spiritual...

THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM

The Gospel, the Promise, and the Doors Jesus Opened Scripture: “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven…” — Matthew 16:19 (KJV) When Jesus told Peter that He would give him the keys of the Kingdom, He was revealing something far greater than a...
A “Stronger One” Has Come

Listen and Follow “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…” — Acts 1:8 What is your gospel? Not simply, “What gospel do I say I believe?” but: What gospel is my life revealing? Jesus taught that we will serve what we...

UNIFIED WITH JESUS

UNIFIED WITH JESUS Every Relationship Begins With Our Relationship With Him Conflict can reveal areas of misalignment—with Jesus first, and consequently with one another. This applies to marriage, family, friendships, church, leadership, ministry, work, and even...

How important is the gospel?

The gospel is the power of God unto salvation. It does more than forgive our past; by the Spirit, it teaches us to hear Jesus, follow Him, and bear fruit that reflects His life. Here is a simple test of whether I am allowing the power of the gospel to continue its...

Leadership Through Divine Alignment

True leadership is not the ability to persuade people to follow us, but the willingness to die to ourselves so completely that Christ is free to lead others through us. The greatest leaders are not those who impose their will but those who continually surrender their...

What Is Hindering Our Complete Devotion?

IIf our devotion to Christ—our singleness of heart toward Him, our marriage covenant with Him and our spouse, and His mission to baptize and make disciples—is being hindered by our standard of living, possessions, personal ambitions, or the pursuit of comfort, then it...

Abiding Until Christ is Seen

The Branch Has Only One ResponsibilityJesus paints one of the most beautiful pictures of discipleship in John 15. “I am the true vine… you are the branches… If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”Notice what Jesus...

Our Greatest Need…

Key Scriptures: John 7:37–39 • John 3:5–8 • Luke 11:13 • 1 Corinthians 2:9–10Every one of us has a need that we cannot satisfy on our own. We long for peace, purpose, identity, and lasting change. Yet Scripture reveals another remarkable truth: God desires something...

Suffering Afflictions and Going the Second Mile

“But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.” — Matthew 5:39One of the greatest tests of discipleship is not how we respond when people honor us, but how we respond when they misunderstand us,...

Restoring Christ’s Lordship in Our Hearts

We can all agree that our devotion to Jesus is never the distraction. Our covenant of wholehearted devotion to Him in our singleness, our marriage covenant with both Christ and our spouse, and His commission to go, baptize, and make disciples are the very priorities...

Growing in Our Love for Jesus

The fear of the Lord has become one of the most neglected truths among the Christian community, small groups, and Bible schools. Why? Could the absence of this foundational truth be one of the primary reasons so many believers struggle to remain passionately devoted...

“In The Name of Jesus” Revealed

Salvation is ultimately about the revelation of Jesus Christ. Throughout Scripture, God progressively reveals Himself, His name, His nature, His authority, and His purpose for humanity. The fullness of that revelation is found in Jesus Christ.The biblical concept of...

The Law of Judgment never Changes

Am I judging others by their failures while expecting God to judge me by His grace, or am I extending the same mercy that I have received through Jesus Christ?Scripture: “For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will...