You Were Made for This Mission
“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” Luke 9:23 (NIV) You are not an accident or mistake in God’s plan. You are His…
Following Means Going
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) Following always requires movement, never staying still or comfortable. You…
What Are You Carrying Instead of Your Cross?
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1…
The Daily Decision That Changes Everything
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) Every morning brings a fresh chance to follow Jesus. Yesterday’s commitment doesn’t cover…
What If You Said Yes Today?
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” Matthew 4:19 (NIV) Jesus is calling you right now. His invitation is not complicated or confusing. He simply says, “Come, follow me.” These four words…
When the Chisel Hurts
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 (NIV) Pain has a purpose you might be missing. You’re facing something hard…
The Guaranteed Finish Line
“And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.” Romans 8:30 (NIV) What if I told you your transformation is already done? Not in your present experience, but in God’s…
Trading Your Mirror for His Image
“For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” Romans 8:29 (NIV) You’ve been measuring success with the wrong ruler. The world…
The Sculptor’s Unfinished Work
“And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.” Romans 8:30 (NIV) You’re not the finished product yet. You look at your life and see too many rough edges. You…
When God’s Good Doesn’t Feel Good
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 (NIV) Your definition of good might be killing your faith. You pray for…