Gideon Was Afraid: God’s Word Over the Fleece
We explore Gideon Was Afraid and how seeking signs reveals why relying on God’s Word, not manipulation, guides true discernment.
Tag: Michael Kelley
Who God Says I Am: Understanding Identity and Authority
Identity begins with authority. Who God says I am anchors our identity in divine truth and power.
Why God Tells Us Not to Fear
Three reasons we can trust God when we're tempted to fear, because God tells us not to fear.
The Difference in Waiting for Someone or Something
You might well find that the waiting for someone or something you long for reveals a surprising truth about longing.
Trust What You Know: A Guide for When You Wonder
In times of pain and confusion, trust what you know can ground us as we seek to understand what God is doing.
3 Reasons to Be Gentle
The Christian is to be a gentle person, but that’s a hard thing, isn’t it? Especially when things aren’t going your way and the temptation is to be angry. Hurt. Entitled. Bitter.
Checking in With Friends: Praying for Friends
Every relationship has a cost, and you have to subconsciously weigh the value of that relationship against the cost in time, resources, and energy it will take to maintain and grow it, including when praying for friends.
The Impulse of Self-Justification
It's amazing how deeply our impulse of self-justification runs, and it comes out in big and small ways.
Your Strength in Weakness Is an Opportunity
For us Christians? Weakness is something to be rejoiced in. Our physical ailments? Our shifting emotions? Our penchant toward anxiety? These are all opportunities for us to rejoice.
The Two Wolves: How to Feed Your Hope and Starve Your Sin
We are all caught in an internal battle between our sinful desires and the Spirit of God. Using the classic "Two Wolves" analogy, this article explores how to intentionally starve bitterness and greed while nourishing your joy and hope through the power of God’s Word.