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When My Way Isn’t His Way

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” There’s something about the word lean that feels familiar. It’s what we naturally do. We lean on what we know, what we’ve experienced, what…
The Place Fear Loses Its Voice

Scripture Focus: Psalm 34:4 “I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” There’s something beautifully simple about this verse, but don’t let that simplicity fool you—it carries real weight. Fear has a way of showing up uninvited. It doesn’t knock politely. It just walks in, sits down, and…
The Quiet Habit of Seeking

Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 16:11 “Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.” There’s something steady and almost rhythmic about this verse—seek… seek… continually. It doesn’t rush you. It doesn’t overwhelm you. It simply invites you into a way of living. Not a moment. A pattern. We often think of seeking God as…
When You Don’t Know the Way Forward

Scripture Focus: Psalms 25:4 “Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.” There’s something deeply honest about this prayer. No pretending. No polished words. Just a simple, quiet admission: “I don’t know the way… but You do.” David doesn’t ask for a map. He asks for guidance. That’s different. A map gives you…
When Obedience Becomes Delight

Scripture Focus: Psalms 40:8 “I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.” There’s a quiet shift that happens in the life of a believer—so quiet, in fact, that you might miss it if you’re not paying attention. It’s the moment when obedience stops feeling like obligation… and…
Lions, and Leopards, and Bears, Oh My! (Daniel 7)

By David J Grabe This piece walks through the vision of Daniel 7—not as a study, but as something seen, felt, and told in story form. It traces kingdoms, conflict, and ultimately the quiet certainty that God still rules above it all.
Becoming What I Behold

I am discovering more and more that so much of the Bible not only reveals the character of God, but also shows me the kind of character He desires to form in me. Scripture doesn’t simply describe who God is in some distant or abstract way. It draws me in. It calls me to linger,…
Where Mercy and Truth Meet

Scripture Focus: Psalm 85:10–11 “Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.” If Psalm 85:10–11 were a recipe, it would have some of the richest ingredients a soul could live on: mercy, truth, righteousness, and peace.…
Navigating Life with Jesus

Scripture Focus: Philemon 1:6 “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” Let’s be honest—living out your faith in everyday life can feel a little clumsy at times. Like trying to find your footing when your thoughts, emotions, and circumstances…
Don’t Follow Your Heart (It Doesn’t Even Have a Driver’s License)

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 28:26: “He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.” Your heart is not the best GPS for life. It’s moody. It overreacts. It changes direction without warning. And if we’re being honest, it can get a little dramatic when it doesn’t get…