“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God…” 1 John 4:1 Not everything that sounds spiritual is from God. In our eagerness to hear from heaven, we sometimes mistake other…
The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ Then Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’ 1 Samuel 3:10 God built you with spiritual ears. Unlike any other creature on earth, you were…
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 In the movie, “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006), Chris Gardner, played by Will Smith, comforts his son, Christopher, after a challenging day. While Chris’ words…
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 New parents develop an almost supernatural ability to hear. When our son, Rafa, was a newborn crying at 3 AM from hunger, I instinctively woke…
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 There’s a big problem with how we think about sheep. When most people hear “sheep,” they picture mindless animals blindly following the crowd. But Jesus…
And he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:13d Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could peek around the corners of your life? You face many uncertainties – which college to choose, whether to take that job,…
For he will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears… John 16:13c As I write this devotional in 2025, I am celebrating my 25th anniversary with my wife, Aida. Being married for such a long time…
He will guide you into all the truth… John 16:13b Have you noticed how people talk about “my truth” and “your truth” these days? They act like truth changes from person to person. Politicians twist facts to fit their message.…
“He will guide you into all the truth…” John 16:13b Have you ever felt like the Bible was just words on a page? You read it because you know you should, but it doesn’t spark anything in you. You wonder…
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you…” John 16:13a The Friend Who Never Leaves John 16:13a – “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you…” The most painful moments in life…