Journey with Hope

What does it really mean to be walking before God? In Genesis 17:1, God calls Abraham to faithful obedience before reaffirming His covenant. This reflection explores following God, walking with Him, and how trust, holiness, and the Spirit shape our daily walk of faith.

All of God's creation will praise Him. Everything that has breath will cry out. They will praise Him for His power, His glory, and His provision. Creation knows that the God of the universe cares for it. Do we? The book of Psalms ends with this verse: " Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! " God is sovereign over all living things. In their own way, the animals praise and obey the Lord. What does the Bible have to say about the animals and their response to G

Rules, rules and more rules. Christianity is often seen as just a series of boxes to check. Things to do and things not to do. In response to this, many churches have emerged that condemn rules. These churches preach only about love, forgiveness, not judging others and all the benefits that being a Christian can bring. They promote a 'Santa Claus' view of God, where He's only there to provide the things we want. Legalism or compromise - both views miss the mark. The Hard

What is the foundation of your life? The Bible tells us that a wise man builds his house on solid rock while a foolish man builds his...

Imagine attending a sermon that begins with the statement, "To follow Jesus means you have to take a lethal injection." This shocking...

As Christians, we are called to be living sacrifices, consumed and empowered by the fire of the Holy Spirit. This fire purifies, sanctifies, and equips us to live boldly, serve others, and fan into flame the gifts God has given us. When we cooperate with the Spirit, our lives become a powerful witness, reflecting Christ’s love and strength to the world.

When I was a child we sang an old hymn called, "Make Me a Channel of Blessing". Part of the song goes like this, Is your life a channel...

In Matthew 21:28-32, we have the Parable of the Two Sons. In this chapter, Jesus is teaching many things to the Pharisees. The...

God equips us with all we need to live faithfully, but diligence is key. A diligent Christian grows in virtue, knowledge, and love, bears fruit, and endures trials. Like a grateful student striving to honor a benefactor, we pursue holiness, relying on the Holy Spirit, so that one day we enter God’s everlasting kingdom with joy and reward.

Esau traded a God-given birthright for a momentary craving—and lost an eternal inheritance. Scripture warns us not to treat holy things as common. As believers, we are coheirs with Christ, given a living hope bought by His sacrifice. Don’t live for the moment. Treasure the inheritance that never fades and guard it with faith and repentance.

Can Christians still sin? 1 John teaches that while believers stumble, true Christians don’t live in ongoing, unrepentant sin. God’s Spirit makes us new creations, helping us fight sin and grow in righteousness. Our faith is shown in love and obedience, reflecting Christ in our daily lives. Habitual sin reveals a need for self-examination, not doubt in grace.

Are self-help books enough to truly change us? Jesus’ parable of the unclean spirit (Matthew 12:43-45) shows that cleaning up our lives or following rules isn’t enough—without the Holy Spirit, our “house” remains empty. True transformation starts in the heart, guided by God’s Spirit, not by self-effort or appearances. Walk in the Spirit, bear fruit, and let God fill what self-help can’t.

The parable of the wedding feast reminds us that God invites many, but entrance requires the right garment. Christ offers His righteousness freely, yet it must be received and worn. We can come as we are, but we cannot remain unchanged. Salvation brings transformation, not just attendance at the feast.

What Does God Expect? What is God's expectation for us as Christians? What is it we should be doing? According to our Lord we should be...

To whom are we loyal? We look for happiness and joy in personal relationships, in our jobs, in money, in what we do in our free time and...

Have you ever had the experience of being somewhere very different, very strange. Someplace where you just simply didn't fit in? Maybe...

Legalism. This word is defined by dictionary.com as dependence on moral law rather than on personal religious faith. When you stress...

The Apostle Peter was convinced that the end of the world was close at hand (1 Peter 4:7). This belief was also seen in James 5:7-8 and 1...

We don't have to do life alone. Our lives are a work in progress. We progress towards becoming more like Christ. Like the child...

Christ is our role model. How often we hear this. How does it make you feel? Hopeless? Hopefully not! Paul discusses this in...