Tuesday June 9, 2026- Good Intentions Are Not Enough Scripture: Romans 7:18 One of the most frustrating experiences in the Christian life is wanting to do right and still finding yourself falling short. Most believers have experienced moments when they sincerely desired to pray more, forgive someone, resist temptation, or obey God's instructions, only to discover that good intentions alone were not enough. Paul understood this struggle. He openly admitted that he had the desi

Monday June 8, 2026: The Battle Within Scripture: Romans 7:15 Paul's words in Romans 7 are startling because they reveal a struggle that every believer knows but few openly discuss. Here is a man who planted churches, performed miracles, and wrote much of the New Testament, yet he honestly confessed that there were times when his actions did not align with his intentions. He desired to obey God, yet he found himself battling impulses, habits, and desires that pulled him in th

Scripture: — Proverbs 16:3 (KJV) Devotional Thought- Over the past several days, we have wrestled with a simple yet profound question: Are the tongue in your mouth and the tongue in your shoe pointing in the same direction? At first glance, it seems like an unusual question. But the longer I have reflected on it, the more I have realized that it is really a question about alignment. As I prepare to enter my fiftieth year of life, I have found myself taking inventory—not of

Scripture- Psalms 127:1 Devotional Thought- In Part 1, we discussed aligning our words and actions. In Part 2, we examined aligning our priorities with God's purpose. In Part 3, we learned to trust God's timing. But there is another obstacle that often disrupts alignment: The temptation to hustle what only God can provide. We live in a culture that glorifies the grind... Work harder...Push more...Sleep less... Do more... Get there faster. While diligence is biblical, hustling

Scripture: Galatians 6:9 Devotional Thought= By now, we've explored two important questions: Part 1: Are your words and actions pointing in the same direction? Part 2: Are your priorities aligned with God's purpose? Today, we consider a third question: Can you stay aligned when the results don't come immediately? One of the most difficult aspects of spiritual growth is remaining faithful when progress feels slow. Most of us don't mind obedience when it produces immediate re