Genesis 3, 39; Mark 2; Job 2 Before I began my reading for today, I was browsing through the comments on yesterday’s post. My dear friend and devotional contributor, Marcia Thorsell, was reflecting on yesterday’s reading from Job 1. She shared this insight: “I found something interesting as I read Job 1. For some reason, […]

April 30, 2024

Divine Provocations: Unpacking God’s Taunting in the Book of Job

Ezra 4-5; 1 Corinthians 12; Proverbs 4 There will always be opposition to the Word of the Lord. After all, we are in a war. It is kingdom against kingdom, just as Jesus said. And so, if you find yourself in a wrestling match, do not lose hope. Do not despair. Fight! Fight to keep […]

March 7, 2024

Overcoming Spiritual Opposition: The Battle for Your Calling

February 14 1 Kings 13-14; Romans 9; Psalm 135 It’s been a long time since I read 1 Kings 13, I guess, and I was awestruck by this chapter. Maybe because, to be honest, I had forgotten this account. Maybe because the story seems especially relevant given all that is unfolding in the prayer movement […]

February 14, 2024

Exposing the False Prophetic Movement: A Call to Discernment and True Faith