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Reflection Have you ever felt as though some folks can get away with things that others can’t? We may show favoritism based on who someone is, what they have, the position they hold, or even how we feel about them, but God doesn’t operate that way. Romans 2:5–11 reminds us that God judges each of…
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Reflection Romans 2:4 reminds us that God is good, patient, and longsuffering with us, and that His goodness should lead us to repentance. Part of that goodness is the patience He shows us when we get it wrong. He gives us an opportunity to recognize what we’re doing, repent, and change. His patience, however, should…
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Reflection Are we more concerned with how we appear before others than with who we are before God? Romans 2 reminds us that God’s judgment is always according to truth. Unlike people, God is never influenced by appearances, popularity, position, or reputation. He sees beyond what others observe and knows every thought, motive, and intention…
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Reflection After warning against a self-righteous spirit, the Apostle Paul takes us one step further. He reminds us that it is possible to condemn the very behavior we excuse or tolerate in our own lives. Sometimes our faults may not look exactly like someone else’s, yet they may reveal the same pride, selfishness, dishonesty, unforgiveness,…
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July 20, 2026 Reflection Romans 2 opens with an important reminder that it’s easier to recognize the faults of others rather than acknowledge our own. The Apostle Paul is not telling us to ignore sin or abandon discernment. His warning is against a self-righteous spirit that sees the sins of others while overlooking its own.…
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Reflection: It’s easy to count how many years we’ve been in church or how long we’ve been saved. But perhaps the more important question is, “How much has Jesus changed us since we asked Him to come into our lives and be our Lord and Savior?” Knowing more Scripture is a blessing. Attending worship services,…
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Reflection When Peter stepped out of the boat, he did something impossible because his eyes were fixed on the Lord. As long as he looked to Jesus, he walked above the storm. It was only when he focused on the wind and the waves that fear overcame him and he began to sink. Even then,…
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I know it’s Monday, and your Sunday may have already filled you up, but here’s a little more food for your soul to chew on throughout the week. Reflection It’s easy to become so busy with life that we stop noticing the greatness of God all around us. David wrote, “I will praise You, for…
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The Church is not perfect, but she is still being perfected. As Jesus taught in the parable of the wheat and the tares, both genuine believers and those who do not truly belong to Him will exist together until Christ returns, when He will separate the wheat from the tares. Rather than allowing the imperfections…
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Proverbs 22 reminds us that a good name is more valuable than great riches, humility leads to honor, and the choices we make today help shape our future. It encourages us to walk in integrity, show compassion to those in need, and seek God’s wisdom in every area of life. As we begin this week,…