Words for the Walk Reflections to consider with God

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...

THE VOWS WE MADE WITHOUT JESUS

When Good Intentions Become Self-Reliance Key Scripture “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.” — Mark 10:18 NKJV Key Thought: “Some of our greatest bondage did not begin when we decided to do evil. It began when we decided, apart from Jesus,...
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I HEAR HIM?

Prayer and true fellowship with Jesus connect directly to trembling at His voice because it reveals the difference between hearing Him and responding to Him. “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” — (John 10:27 NKJV) Jesus gives us a simple...

Surrendered to Jesus

When I become overly concerned about what other people are saying about me, it can reveal that their voice has begun to carry more weight in me than it should. The concern itself is not necessarily wrong. We should be humble enough to receive correction, care about...

“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...

Sifting Reveals What We Are Building With

Our adversary is devoted to his objective: to sift us as wheat is sifted. Yet the purpose of sifting is greater than the enemy’s intentions. Sifting reveals what is truly governing our hearts.When wheat is sifted, the grain is separated from the chaff. Spiritually,...

God’s Presence Frees Us from Offense

Where God is honored, feared, and reverenced, His presence abides. Where His presence abides, offense loses its power. When our awe of God is weak, we become preoccupied with what others owe us—respect, recognition, appreciation, understanding, or an apology. But when...

Whose Voice am I Listening to and Following?

To a father who was visibly perplexed and after a miracle for his son: Mark 9:23 KJV “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” What if Jesus was revealing something much deeper than simply believing for an outcome?...

Whose Need Carries the Greatest Weight?

God has a need. I have a need. You have a need. The question is: whose need carries the greatest weight? Does my opinion determine how those needs are met, or does God’s wisdom and purpose carry the final authority? Who should stand in awe of whom? Am I expecting God...

Discipleship: Listening and Following

Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭23‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” ‭‭ What if Jesus was revealing something much deeper than simply believing for an outcome? What if He was showing us that when we listen to and follow...

Keeping A Clear Conscience

A clear conscience is not about trying to look perfect in front of people—it’s about staying honest and open before God. This is key so our developing awe and reverence toward Him continues to grow. The Holy Spirit speaks to the life of the son (Christ) that He is...

Our Value

We must fear God out of love, not love Him out of fear. Jesus makes a statement that can feel startling at first: “Fear God… yes, I say to you, fear Him” (Luke 12:5). But before fear can turn into misunderstanding, He immediately follows with something just as...