Morning With Jesus

Do You Believe The Bible?

In our modern world, tolerance is often presented as the highest virtue. We are encouraged to accept all beliefs and lifestyles as equally valid, and to challenge another's truth is often seen as judgmental or unkind. While love, kindness, and respect for others are undeniably central to our faith, we must ask ourselves a critical question: have we become so tolerant that we are willing to compromise on the unchanging truth of God's Word? The call to love our neighbor is not a call to dilute the scripture to make it more palatable or to avoid difficult conversations for the sake of comfort.

Are You To Busy To Rest

Our culture often wears busyness like a badge of honor. We fill our calendars to the brim, rushing from one task to the next, fueled by the belief that our productivity defines our worth. The idea of slowing down, let alone stopping completely, can feel like a luxury we simply cannot afford. We tell ourselves we are too busy to rest. Yet, this mindset goes against the very rhythm God established for creation. From the beginning, He modeled a pattern of work and rest, declaring the Sabbath holy—a day set apart for replenishment and connection with Him.

Craving What You Don't Have

It is part of the human condition to look around at what others possess and feel a twinge of longing. We see a friend’s career success, a neighbor’s happy family, or someone else’s financial freedom, and suddenly, our own lives can feel inadequate. This craving for what we do not have is subtle at first, but if left unchecked, it can grow into a deep-seated discontentment. We begin to view our blessings through a lens of scarcity rather than abundance, focusing entirely on the empty spaces rather than the overflowing cup God has placed in our hands.

Waiting On The Next Mountain Top Experience

We all love the mountaintop experiences of faith—those moments when God feels undeniably close, prayers are answered instantly, and our path seems crystal clear. These spiritual highs are invigorating; they provide us with a panoramic view of God's goodness and fill our lungs with the fresh air of hope. Naturally, we want to stay there. We want to set up camp and live in that state of elevation forever. However, the reality of our spiritual journey is that we cannot always live on the peak. Between every mountain range lies a valley, and often, that is where we find ourselves waiting.

What Can We Learn From Trouble?

We naturally try to avoid trouble. We plan, save, and strategize to keep our lives smooth and comfortable. Yet, despite our best efforts, difficulties find us. When they do, our first reaction is often to ask "Why?" or "How can I escape this?" While these are human responses, God invites us to ask a different, more transformative question: "What can I learn from this?" Troubles, while painful, are often the classroom where our deepest spiritual growth occurs. They strip away our illusions of self-reliance and reveal just how much we depend on God’s grace for every breath.