Weekly Reflection and Scripture Tags

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.  Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

What does it truly mean to say, “I believe in Jesus”?

We live in a world where belief is often defined broadly and shaped by personal preference. It is no surprise that many profess to be Christian, yet live far from Jesus. As you read this, you may wonder, “Who are you to judge?”

You are right, I am no one special. I am simply a sinner who has spent time with the Lord and

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.  Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Weekly Reflection John 8:31

“Listen then to what the parable of the sower means.”

My friend, we are approaching the end of the second month of the year. Have you taken time to examine your journey with Jesus? Whether you call yourself a disciple, a Christian, or a believer in Jesus Christ, the expectation to follow Jesus is the same.

Let us take time to reflect and meditate on the Word of our Lord Jesus Christ, and examine the soil of our hearts to determine whether we are cultivating our soil to bring God glory and to join Him on the narrow road He speaks of in Matthew 7:13–14, rather

Listen then to what the parable of the sower means.

Weekly Reflection Matthew 13:18

"What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?"

How do you view sin? More importantly, do you understand how God views sin?

I will be honest, there was a time when I professed to be a Christian and a disciple of Jesus Christ, yet I was still drowning in sin. Much of it was hidden. It did not always show on the outside, but it lived within me: unforgiveness, impatience, people-pleasing, and the lies that followed, sins only I knew

What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?

Weekly Reflection Romans 6:1–2 NIV

“Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.”

When was the last time you truly meditated?

Have you ever considered what biblical meditation really means according to Scripture?

Over the years, I have read articles, attended conferences, sat in classrooms, and practiced various forms of meditation. In my profession, I often encourage patients to meditate as a healthy way to recenter their minds, bodies, and souls. Yet a few years ago, while participating in a meditation class, I

Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

Weekly Reflection 1 Timothy 4:15 KJV

“In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors.”

2 Chronicles 33:12
“In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors.”

Why do we sometimes have to hit rock bottom before we learn the lessons of life?

Reading the story of King Manasseh in 2 Chronicles 33:10–17 causes me to reflect on my own life. How often does God warn us about our disobedience, yet we continue on with

In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his ancestors.

Weekly Reflection 2 Chronicles 33:12

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

What Does It Mean to Learn from Jesus?

Mary gives us a powerful picture of what it truly means to learn from Jesus. While Martha was distracted by serving, Mary did three very intentional things:

• She sat at Jesus’ feet.
• She listened to His words.
• She chose relationship over responsibility.

Jesus then said

Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.

Weekly Reflection Luke 10:41–42 NIV

“The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.”

When you read, hear, or listen to Scripture, what is it to you?

Is it another inspiring story?
A good moral code for life?
Or a growing desire to honestly know who Jesus is?

Jesus, who became the Word of God, is telling us that His words create life, heal the heart, expose lies, and transform the mind. If you call yourself a Christian or a disciple of Jesus Christ, you must hear His voice daily, sit in His presence, consume His Word as

The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.

Weekly Reflection John 6:63 NIV

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Have you ever taken the time to sit and meditate on this verse?

I will never forget the day Jesus stirred my soul at the age of sixteen and made me still enough to truly reflect on what it means to believe in Him.

By that age, Jesus had already rescued me. I was baptized, raised as a new creation, and I was fired up, saved, and Holy Spirit–filled. The Lord had already performed miracles in my life beyond earthly explanation. Yet one day,

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Weekly Reflection John 3:16 NIV

“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”

What is weighing you down today?

Life can feel heavy, burdensome, and at times almost impossible to move forward.

Have you ever felt the pain of worry deep in your soul, so intense it felt like an out-of-body experience? I have been there. There are moments when life feels overwhelming, confusing, and even hopeless. The unknown can lead our thoughts, minds, and hearts into places that feed the darkness within our souls.

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

Weekly Reflection Proverbs 12:25