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What we consistently listen to eventually becomes what we consistently live. Proverbs 4:20–23 calls us to guard our hearts carefully because everything we say, think, desire, and do flows from within. In Week 8 of...

The Israelites experienced God’s presence, provision, and deliverance, yet those spiritual privileges did not make them immune to temptation or its consequences. In Week 7 of Discernment Matters , we learn that past...

“In Jesus’ name” is more than a phrase we use to close our prayers. Jesus is our access to the Father, and praying in His name means bringing our requests into alignment with His character, purposes, and will. In Week 6...

Communion is more than a tradition—it reminds us that our peace with God came through Jesus’ sacrifice. The bread and cup make the cross visible, unite us around what Christ has accomplished, and call us to live out His...

Contentment isn’t found in having more, avoiding difficulty, or receiving constant affirmation. It is learned by trusting God’s provision and recognizing that Christ is enough in every circumstance. In Week 4 of...

“Judge not” is one of the most familiar—and often misunderstood—statements Jesus made. Matthew 7:1–6 does not call Christians to ignore sin or remain silent, but it does show us the right way to practice biblical...

Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most quoted promises in Scripture, but understanding the promise means understanding the context around it. God’s people were walking through a season they would not have chosen, yet His...

God’s Word was given to transform our lives, but when truth is distorted, misunderstood, or misapplied, even something good can be used the wrong way. In week one of Discernment Matters , we examine 2 Timothy 3:12–4:5...

The book of Hosea closes with both a plea and a promise: return to God on His terms, and He will restore what sin has broken. In Hosea 14:1–9, Israel is commanded to turn back, admit its sin, and seek God’s forgiveness...

Where is your expectation centered? Hosea 13 exposes three lies that pull our hope away from God: that respect comes from following the world, provision comes through human effort, and it is too late to return after we...

In Hosea 12, God confronts Israel for exchanging His truth for human wisdom and placing their confidence in themselves. Their spiritual drift led them away from the faithfulness God desired, but His call remained clear...

In Hosea 11, we see the heart of the Father on full display. For ten chapters, Israel has run in idolatry, rebellion, shallow repentance, and self-reliance. But here, God speaks like a Father remembering the child He...

In Hosea 10:1–15, Israel’s blessing had become a platform for self-glory instead of a reason for worship. What God had given them was meant to be returned to Him in faithfulness, but they used His gifts to build...

In Hosea 9, Israel is confronted with the painful consequences of unfaithfulness. Their celebration had become empty, their worship had become corrupt, and their hearts had wandered from the God who rescued them. But...

In Week 8 of Hosea: A Living Sermon of God’s Love , we look at Hosea 8:1–14 and the danger of idolatry in the heart of God’s people. Idols are sneaky. They often begin as good things, but when they become ultimate...