DevotionalWhen we’ve lost our edge and stopped our ineffective striving, the next crucial step is to cry out to God. The prophet in our story didn’t hesitate to bring his problem to Elisha, God’s representative. “Oh no, my lord! It was...
DevotionalWhen we realize we’ve lost our edge, our natural response is often to try harder. We swing the axe handle with more force, hoping to accomplish through sheer determination what once came naturally. But without the cutting edge, our increased efforts...
DevotionalLife moves in seasons. There are times when everything flows effortlessly—our work is productive, relationships are vibrant, and our spiritual life bears abundant fruit. Then suddenly, despite our best efforts, we find ourselves struggling. The cutting edge...
DevotionalThe 10th Commandment serves a unique purpose in God’s law—it reveals the impossibility of achieving righteousness through our own efforts. While we might control our external actions, who can perfectly control their desires? As Paul discovered, this...
DevotionalOne of the most beautiful expressions of contentment is the ability to genuinely celebrate when others are blessed. When we’re secure in God’s love and provision for us, we can rejoice when good things happen to those around us without feeling...
DevotionalContentment faces its greatest tests at both extremes of life’s circumstances. When we have little, we’re tempted to believe that more would solve our problems. When we have much, we often discover that abundance creates its own emptiness that...
