“…the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:14   It's human nature to follow the crowd. From peer pressure in school to societal expectations in adulthood, the desire to blend in and be part of the majority is strong. But Jesus[...]

“For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life...” Matthew 7:14   In a world that celebrates tolerance of all beliefs, Christianity can seem narrow-minded and even offensive. In the context of Scripture, however, narrow-mindedness isn’t a flaw but a focused way of life. Narrow-minded[...]

"Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts." Psalm 139:23   Anxiety is something we’ve all experienced at one point or another. What might start as a fleeting thought can escalate into a full-blown crisis in our hearts and minds. The psalmist gives[...]

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9   Today’s verse is a promise about God’s faithfulness to forgive but it’s also about prayer. We tend to focus more on God’s part than[...]

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.” Psalm 100:4   Do you start your prayers by telling God what you want Him to do? The Bible does tell us to bring our needs and desires to the Lord, but there’s[...]

“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2   The Bible repeatedly addresses our attitude when it comes to prayer. Of course, we can be completely honest with God because He already knows what's in our hearts and minds. At the same time,[...]

“Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16   How is your prayer life? If God said, “Yes” to all the prayers you prayed today, what would you have?[...]

“are you not walking like mere men?” 1 Corinthians 3:3   The Bible teaches that every believer can live a supernatural life. Yet, we often go about our day like ordinary human beings. In other words, we try to live out our faith by what we can see, feel, and rationalize[...]

“Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life” Proverbs 4:23   Notice, the Bible doesn’t say to follow your heart but to watch over it. That’s because the heart is critical to everything we do. It contains our emotions, affections, motives, and attitudes.[...]