Keeping in Step: Winning the Daily War with the Flesh Diagnose the Battle: Desires of the Flesh vs. Fruit of the Spirit Let’s be honest—sin doesn’t play fair. You wake…
God’s Everlasting Love: Nothing Can Separate Us What Then Shall We Say? Romans 8:31 begins with a bold rhetorical question: “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these?”…
God’s Purpose and Providence: Trusting the Journey All Things for Good—But Not Always Easy Romans 8:28 (NLT) says, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the…
The Spirit’s Intercession: Praying When Words Fail The Spirit Helps in Our Weakness There are moments when prayer feels impossible. The pain is too great. The confusion is too thick.…
Suffering and Glory: Holding On to Hope in the In-Between Present Sufferings Are Real Life isn’t always easy. Pain, disappointment, and grief come at us from every direction. Paul doesn’t…
The Spirit of Adoption: You Are God’s Child Romans 8:14–17 (NLT) “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. So you have not received…
Putting Sin to Death: The Power of Spirit-Empowered Repentance Romans 8:12–13 We Have a Choice to Make “So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according…
The Spirit Within: Mark of Belonging Romans 8:9–11 (NLT) “But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of…
Mindset Matters: Flesh vs. Spirit Romans 8:5–8 (NLT) Life in the Spirit – Part 2 Introduction: Why Mindset is Everything Romans 8 begins with a powerful declaration: “There is no…
No Condemnation: The Foundation of Freedom Romans 8:1–4 (NLT) Introduction to the Series Romans 8 is one of the richest chapters in all of Scripture. It’s a chapter brimming with…
Grace to You: Embracing the Gift of God’s Favor A Closing That Opens the Heart Grace to you, as Paul concludes his letter to the Philippians, he doesn’t end with…
Generosity and God’s Provision: You Can’t Outgive God Sharing in the Work of the Gospel “Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.” —…
Contentment in All Circumstances: Understanding Philippians 4:10–13 Philippians 4 has been one of the most impactful chapters in my life. In verses 6 through 9, Paul talks about surrendering our…
Think on These Things: Living Philippians 4:8–9 Daily Philippians 4:8–9 isn’t just my favorite passage in the Bible—it transformed my life. Growing up, my mother was a deeply negative person.…
Winning the War on Anxiety: Living Philippians 4:6–7 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then…
The Power of a Gentle Spirit: Reflecting Christ in a Harsh World “Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.” —…
Rejoice Always: Finding Joy Beyond the Muck of Life Key Verse: “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” — Philippians 4:4, NLT Rejoicing Isn’t About…
Unity That Strengthens: Resolving Conflict with Grace There’s something uncomfortable about reading other people’s mail, and that’s exactly what Philippians 4:2–3 feels like. Two women—Euodia and Syntyche—are called out by…
Standing Firm in the Lord: Holding Ground When Life Falls Apart Philippians 4:1 (NLT) “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long…
Praying John 17:26 — To Know the Father’s Love Where Jesus Lands the Plane John 17 ends with Jesus praying, “I have revealed You to them, and I will continue…
