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“Your failure doesn’t cancel your calling.” Have you ever fallen back into the same mistake twice? You thought you’d learned your lesson, but in a moment of panic, fear got the best of you—and suddenly, you were back in a pattern you hoped you’d left behind. That’s exactly what we see in Abraham’s story in […]

When Fear Leads: Abraham’s Struggle to Trust God

“Fear tells us to take control; faith reminds us that God already has it.” Fear has a way of clouding our judgment. It makes us act quickly, sometimes recklessly, as we try to regain a sense of control. In Genesis 19, we see this clearly in the story of Lot and his daughters. After escaping […]

Trusting God Over Fear: Hearing Jesus Daily Devotional

“Flee for your lives! Don’t look back, and don’t stop anywhere in the plain!” – Genesis 19:17 Compromise rarely feels dangerous at first. It starts small—just one decision here or there that seems reasonable or even wise. But over time, those choices add up. Before we know it, we’re standing in places we never intended […]

The Danger of Half Obedience: Learning from Lot’s Story: Hearing Jesus Daily Devotional

“Remember Lot’s wife.” — Luke 17:32 Lot’s wife isn’t given a name in the Bible, but her story left such an impact that Jesus Himself told us to remember her. That alone should make us pause. In just a few short verses, her life—and her choice—became a lasting warning for all of us. She was […]

Why Did Lot’s Wife Look Back? The Cost of a Divided Heart: Hearing Jesus Daily Devotional

“Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14) Waiting can be one of the hardest parts of faith. Maybe you’ve been holding onto a promise for years, praying and hoping—but slowly losing heart. Sarah was in that place too. After decades of disappointment, she had almost stopped believing that God’s promise could still come […]

Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord? Genesis 18 Daily Bible Study

“I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.” (Genesis 17:1–2) One of the hardest parts of faith is waiting—waiting on God’s promises, waiting for prayers to be answered, waiting for the unknown to unfold. Sometimes it […]

Waiting on God’s Promises: Faith and Identity- Hearing Jesus Podcast

In a culture obsessed with platform building and influence, sometimes it can be difficult to lean into the idea of humility. Yet as believers, we are called to humility of spirit in a way that surrenders our will to the Lord’s. To discuss this concept, I invited Dr. Joel Muddamalle onto the show to talk […]

A Biblical Look at Humility and Pride with Dr. Joel Muddamalle