Fresh word, firm Scripture—one gem at a time.

There’s a difference between believing in Jesus and knowing Jesus. When the apostles faced persecution, they weren’t defending an idea they hoped was true. They had walked with Jesus. They had heard Him, watched Him, experienced Him—and encountered Him alive after His resurrection. They knew Him. If a time is coming when our allegiance will…

Well, I did it again. I got carried away worrying about things I have absolutely no control over! I guess it’s pretty easy to do—especially when something immediately triggers an emotional response, sending us into a tailspin that wasn’t meant for us. But as I write this, I remember that things aren’t always as they…

God delights in humble hearts that come to Him openly, trustingly, and believingly with childlike faith and surrender.