The Power of Intercession Under Grace

It’s fascinating how many Christians wrestle with the concept of intercession. Prayers to God for others—whether family, friends, strangers, or even enemies—can sometimes feel like a spiritual obligation, a routine, or occasionally a last-ditch effort when things get bad. But what if intercession under grace isn’t just another duty? What if it’s a profound, powerful … Read more

Understanding “Supplication” in Paul’s Letters

It’s strange how one word from Paul’s letters can open a door to a whole new dimension of prayer — “supplication.” When you dive into Paul’s epistles, especially from the grace perspective that rightly divides the Word, supplication isn’t just a fancy theological term tucked away for pastors and seminary students. It’s raw, it’s real, … Read more

Grace and Persistent Prayer Without Manipulation

Prayer is one of those spiritual disciplines that can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. Especially when you mix in grace. How do you ask God persistently without slipping into the tired trap of trying to manipulate His will? After all, grace gifts us the freedom we don’t deserve, but does that mean we sit … Read more

Romans 5:1 – Today’s Verse for February 24, 2026 Tuesday

Reflection on Today’s Verse When your mind won’t stop replaying what you “should’ve done,” This verse is God’s quiet reset button: you’re not negotiating for peace… Christ already secured it. Peace with God isn’t a reward for a better week; it’s your standing because you’ve been justified by faith. So when guilt tries to drag … Read more

Prayer and Thanksgiving as Spiritual Reset

Sometimes, life feels like you’re running on fumes even though you thought you had a full tank. You’re moving through the days weighed down by invisible stress and spiritual fog, and no matter how many sermons or devotionals you consume, the weariness persists. That’s where prayer and thanksgiving come in—not as religious checkboxes—but as a … Read more

Prayer as Fellowship, Not Payment

There’s this subtle trap a lot of believers fall into when it comes to prayer—thinking of it as some spiritual vending machine, where you toss in your requests or efforts and expect blessings to pop right out. And if nothing comes, well, it must mean our faith’s too weak, or God is just being stingy. … Read more

Learning to Pray Without Performance

Prayer isn’t supposed to be a performance, yet so many of us stumble into that trap, thinking we have to get every word just right, every phrase perfectly crafted, or else God won’t listen. If you’re anything like me, you’ve felt that pressure—the weight of making prayer a flawless act rather than a heartfelt conversation. … Read more

Grace and Rebuilding Trust in God

Sometimes, the hardest person to trust again is God. Maybe you’ve been bruised by life’s storms or shaken by unanswered prayer, and even though you know deep down He’s faithful, that gap feels too wide. Grace, then, isn’t just a theological term tossed around Sunday mornings—it’s the lifeline that makes rebuilding trust not only possible … Read more