An Olympic athlete is subjected to the highest level of discipline, often spending years training intensely for a sporting event that will be concluded in minutes. They intentionally adjust every part of their lives, including diet, sleep, training, and even relationships, all in pursuit of an earthly prize – gold, silver, or bronze medal that will one day fade.
A runner who keeps looking back risks losing the race. Every backwards glance breaks focus, drains energy and opens the door to stumbling. In the same way, a believer who constantly revisits their old life cannot walk in the power and purpose of salvation.
Looking back on life, we easily notice how our desires shift with time. As children, we long for toys and treats. In our teenage years, we crave freedom and a sense of belonging. Then adulthood brings its pursuits—success, comfort, stability.
On August 5, 2010, a cave-in at the San José copper-gold mine in northern Chile trapped thirty-three miners about 2,300 feet underground.
Welcome to the 16th weekly devotional recap of the year. This week, we continued our discussion on salvation by establishing why the Law was needed, the significance of Christ’s sacrifice, and how we should live out our faith.
“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly…
Can anyone truly believe a person who claims to be pregnant, yet shows no baby bump after six months and delivers no child after nine? Would a test result from months ago be enough to convince you, when all outward signs say otherwise?
Have you ever wondered if evil, suffering, and chaos in the world will ever end? People often ask, “Where is God in all of this?” Peter reminds us that God is not slow in keeping His promises but patiently gives people time to repent (2 Peter 3:9).
Have you ever tried fixing something over and over again, only to realize what you really needed was a permanent solution? The Old Testament sacrificial system was like a temporary patch, effective for a moment, but never truly solving the problem.
In many schools, students in the early stages of education begin by writing with pencils. As they advance through the grades, they transition to using pens which continues through to university and beyond.