Truth and Love: The Perfect Balance

DevotionalTruth without love is harsh and wounding. Love without truth is enabling and ultimately harmful. God calls us to hold these two essential qualities in perfect balance. How often have we justified hurtful words by saying, “I’m just being...

The Fire of the Tongue

DevotionalA single spark can set an entire forest ablaze. Similarly, a few careless words can destroy relationships, reputations, and lives. The power of our speech is both remarkable and terrifying. We’ve all experienced the lasting impact of harmful words...

Speaking to the Image-Bearers

DevotionalEvery person you encounter today—the barista who makes your coffee, the coworker who frustrates you, the family member who knows exactly how to push your buttons—bears the image of God. This profound truth should transform how we speak to and about others....

The Weight of Our Words

DevotionalHave you ever stopped to consider how much your words matter? In our fast-paced world of constant communication, it’s easy to forget the impact our speech has on others and ourselves. The ninth commandment reminds us that God cares deeply about what we...

Investing in Eternal Things

DevotionalIn the end, we all break even because we all came with nothing and we’re all going to leave with nothing. Our only lasting impact comes from what we invest in eternal things for God’s glory. Generosity is not just about giving money; it’s...

Living as Faithful Stewards

DevotionalWhen we manage what we have as though it’s ours, we easily become thieves. But when we manage it as though it’s God’s, then we are what the Bible calls faithful stewards. God doesn’t just own the tithe; He owns it all. We are...