Read: Philippians 2:12-13 SOAP: Philippians 2:12-13"So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence, for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort—for the sake of his good pleasure—is God." The God Who Works Within UsFriend, God is always at work in your life...  Read More

Read: John 15:2 SOAP: John 15:2"He takes away every branch that does not bear fruit in me. He prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit." Trusting the Gardener’s Pruning"He takes away every branch that does not bear fruit in me. He prunes every branch that bears fruit so that it will bear more fruit." (NET)Into the TextI'll never forget the day our new lawn company came ...  Read More

Have you ever wondered what it means to abide in Jesus? To live so closely connected to Him that His Love, Strength, and Wisdom flow into every area of your life? In a world that pulls us in many directions, Jesus offers us something better. He offers life rooted in Him where His Strength becomes our own, His Love fills our hearts, and His Wisdom guides our days. In Abiding in Jesus: Bearing Fruit that Lasts, you’ll embark on a journey into the Heart of Jesus’ Call to remain in Him.  Read More

Read: 1 Corinthians 13Hebrews 8:7-13 Seeking God’s Kingdom Right NowSo what does living in Jesus’ new way of life actually look like?We learn how to seek the Kingdom of God when we choose to enter the unique story of God, which has a lot to do with exposing the deception used to build human empires, lies that end up justifying neglectful or violent actions toward others. We learn to trust that God...  Read More

Read: Luke 12:22-34Ephesians 2:13-22 Where True Safety and Security Come FromNormal empires and kings tell their citizens that safety and satisfaction result when one has money, stuff, and power over other people. Once we have secured ourselves with these things, then we can serve others.But Jesus, the King of God’s Kingdom, tells us that safety and satisfaction result when we love God and others ...  Read More

Read: Acts 2:42-471 John 3:11-24 Seeking First the Kingdom in a Dangerous WorldTo get a good definition of “Kingdom of God,” it’s helpful to first understand what “kingdom” meant for the biblical authors. In Jesus’ first-century Jewish context, kingdom meant a tangible, real world on Earth, including real citizens, a real king, and a way of life governed by that king. When kings embraced harmful w...  Read More

Read: Genesis 3:1-24Philippians 2:1-18Luke 23:33-34 The Choice of How to Live Secure LivesIn Genesis 1 and 2, the biblical authors invite us to see a life-and-death choice that humans have to make. Will we live freely and forever in God’s abundant world (represented by the garden of Eden) by joining his own way of ruling the world according to his wisdom? Or will we try to rule according to our ow...  Read More

Read: Joshua 1:7-9Matthew 6:25-34Philippians 4:19 The Nature of God’s KingdomWhy do we deadbolt our doors at night, or lock our cars, windows, and computers? With threats of injury and loss lurking everywhere, we learn to love personal security above anything else. And Jesus values security too. The New Testament authors do not portray him as reckless or blind to our reality. But when he joins us ...  Read More

Read: John 3:16John 20:24-29Matthew 7:8 Thomas EncounterHas this thought ever crossed your mind? “What if, when I die, it turns out there is no God after all?” As Christians, we’ve been taught to push these doubts aside—to just have faith because our salvation depends on believing:For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have ...  Read More

Read: Matthew 27:22-24John 20:19Revelation 3:20 Behind Locked DoorsHave you ever seen an angry mob?In 2007, Yeshua Ministries held a concert in Kathmandu, where over 30,000 people gathered. A 50-meter barricade had been set up for safety, but the crowd, wanting a closer glimpse of us, grew restless and turned into a mob, breaking through the barriers. In the middle of my second song, the army had ...  Read More

Read: John 21:1-19Matthew 26:35 Simeon PeterWho is your favourite character from the Bible?I have many, but right now, Simon Peter really stands out—especially after watching the TV series The Chosen, this character has really come to life for me.His relationship with Jesus is genuine, raw and deeply personal. This becomes even more apparent during their encounter on the beach after Jesus’ resurre...  Read More

Read: Luke 24:13-35 Road to EmmausStudying the life and person of Jesus never ceases to amaze me. I love how we can revisit the same stories we’ve heard all our lives and receive new revelations each time.Such as the account of the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). This is one of those stories that brings me new insights every time I reflect on it.Imagine the distress and confusion ...  Read More