Weekly Reflection and Scripture Tags

All Things New: Choosing Eternal Hope Over Temporary Lies

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

No matter the sorrow you face today, God’s promise remains firm—He will wipe away every tear. Pain, loss, and heartache will not last forever, for He is making all things new. Trust in His faithfulness, for His words

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

Weekly Reflection Revelation 21:4-5 NIV

Guarding Our Hearts: Overcoming Greed with God’s Truth

Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.

Today, we will focus on one of the most subtle yet destructive sins: greed. In Luke 12:15 (NIV), Jesus warns us about the dangers of greed. It is a tool Satan uses to distract us from God’s provision, leading us to chase after worldly pursuits. Greed has caused many to reject God because Satan deceives them into believing that His way is too slow, too hard, or too complicated.

Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.

Weekly Reflection Luke 12:15 NIV

Overcoming Temptation: Rooting Yourself in God's Trust

But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

This passage highlights how sin takes root in our lives. The root often lies within our own desires. It begins with temptation, which appeals to something within our cravings, weaknesses, or desires. When we entertain these desires and allow them to grow, they lead to actions that result in sin. If sin

But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Weekly Reflection James 1:14-15 NIV

Stay Alert: Resisting the Enemy with a Sober Mind

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

In 1 Peter 5:8-9, Peter—who personally experienced the dangers of failing to remain alert to the enemy’s schemes—warns us:

A sober mind is essential for spiritual vigilance because we are engaged in a battle

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

Weekly Reflection 1 Peter 5:8-9 NIV

Spiritual Battle

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

God desires to lead us into truth, peace, and victory, while the enemy seeks to sow confusion, fear, and destruction:

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." — John 10:10 (NIV)

However, when we surrender to God's guidance, He promises to direct

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Weekly Reflection Ephesians 6:12 NIV

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.

Are You Living a Godly Life or Just Displaying a Form of Godliness?

I believe the pain and turmoil in the world today

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.

Weekly Reflection 2 Timothy 3:1-5 NIV

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

Are You Ready to Give an Answer for Your Faith?

I have found that God continuously works in me through different seasons of my life. While He refines both

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

Weekly Reflection 1 Peter 3:15-17 NIV

In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.

Are You Living as an Heir in God’s Kingdom?

Have you allowed Satan and his demons to make you feel like a second-class citizen in God’s kingdom? Paul, who was called by

In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.

Weekly Reflection Ephesians 3:4-6 NIV

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.

Are You Alienated from God?

Are you merely going through the motions of religion without a true spiritual foundation? In this passage, the apostle Paul warns us that we cannot expect to be set apart and free from Satan’s accusations if we continue to live without rejecting our sinful behavior and fully surrendering our

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.

Weekly Scripture Colossians 1:21-22 NIV

Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’⁸ “‘An enemy did this,’ he replied.“The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them

Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’⁸ “‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. “The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ “‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the