We are naturally inclined to read success as a sign of God’s approval and failure as a sign of His disapproval. Most people are deeply shaped by this way of thinking. On one level, it reflects a right instinct — we rightly believe that God governs all things and that He is the author of truth. But the mistake comes when we assume that success must always be the test of truth. Scripture does not allow that conclusion. In the sovereign wisdom of God, it may serve His purposes t

Hebrews 5:2 gives us a beautiful and steady glimpse into the heart of Christ. The writer tells us that our great High Priest “is able to deal gently with the ignorant and the wayward.” That single phrase opens up a world of comfort for those who know their own weakness. The force of the verse is this: Jesus does not react to sinners with frustration or exasperation. He does not recoil, sigh deeply, or grow weary of those who come to Him again and again. His posture toward us

This month I thought it would be helpful to meditate on Psalm 27. David wrote this psalm during a time when fear surrounded him. Enemies were near, danger was real, and anxiety pressed heavily on his heart. He speaks honestly — David knew what it felt like to wake up each morning with worry and uncertainty. Life can often feel that way for us too. Yet in the middle of fear, David reminds himself of something greater: “The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear