God's law in your heart, the established steps in his ways, and the Word of God informing and transforming your life, is a life of wisdom and a life of influence. This is what it looks like to live by faith, to have a skillful life, and to be a dispenser of God's grace and compassion. [... more]

The law of God's Word is a fixed rule that becomes the foundation of life, leading to satisfaction and established steps. When God's Word is in one's heart, it transforms desires and thoughts, enabling them to communicate truth with grace and live a skillful life, glorifying God by pointing others to Him. [... more]

Living by faith means walking in wisdom, as the righteous speak wisdom and have the law of God in their hearts. This wisdom is not about reason or facts, but about trusting and following God's design for life. The Bible is God's self-disclosure, and reading it is not just about knowing what to do, but about having God's truth transform us at the level of desire and thought. [... more]

The Christmas season can bring a mix of emotions, from disappointment and stress to sadness and joy. Bob Lapine, a teaching pastor and author, shares his insights on the four emotions of Christmas and how to navigate them with a focus on God's gift of salvation and the true meaning of the holiday. [... more]

Obedience is a duty, a debt to be paid, and a delight to be preferred. It is a decision to be practiced, and it must be informed, intentional, immediate, inflexible, and impassioned. When we obey God, we receive the Holy Spirit, achieve joy, and believe the gospel. Disobedience is like witchcraft, iniquity, and idolatry, and it leads to rebellion against God. [... more]

When God is getting ready to take you to a new place, He will regularly shake stuff up first. This shaking is a part of God's plan to bring about revival and restoration, but it requires us to prioritize Him and put Him first in our lives. By doing so, we can experience the unshakable kingdom and trust in God's goodness, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. [... more]

Obedience is a duty and a debt to be paid, not a burden or a chore, but a privilege and a joy. When we obey God, we receive the Holy Spirit, experience joy, and fulfill our purpose. Disobedience, on the other hand, is like witchcraft, iniquity, and idolatry, and can lead to spiritual stagnation and rebellion against God. We must choose to obey God, informed by His Word and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and make obedience a priority in our lives. [... more]

Prayer is a powerful tool for changing people's lives, and it's not just about asking God for help, but about having a deep understanding of His will and allowing Him to work through us. By praying for spiritual wisdom, knowledge of God, power, patience, steadfastness, and joyous thanksgiving, we can experience a transformation in ourselves and in those around us. [... more]

The psalmist David reflects on God's sovereignty over creation, affirming that God is worthy of praise and that his thoughts are precious and weighty. He acknowledges that God's sovereignty extends to all aspects of life, including pain and suffering, and encourages believers to trust in God's plan, even when they don't understand it. [... more]

Paul teaches the Corinthians about the importance of giving to the local church, emphasizing principles such as joyous giving, integrity, initiative, equality, credibility, and accountability. He encourages them to give generously and cheerfully, and to be mindful of their giving as a reflection of their love for Christ and their commitment to the gospel. [... more]

God often shakes things up before doing a new thing, creating chaos that men can't fix. This shaking is a labor pain before revival, a sign that God is getting ready to do something new and that He wants to be prioritized. When God is prioritized, He will create a disruption to remind us of the unshakable kingdom we are part of. [... more]