"How to Know If It’s Really God Speaking"

Is That Really God Speaking? Here’s How to Know.

Have you ever paused and wondered, “Is this really God speaking to me?”
Maybe you sense Him nudging you in a certain direction—or correcting, guiding, or prompting you to take action. But how do you know if it’s really His voice and not just your own thoughts?

Discernment starts with asking the right questions:

  • Does it align with Scripture?
  • Is it consistent with godly counsel from trusted voices?
  • Are those in spiritual authority affirming it?
  • Does it bring peace, or does it feel condemning and heavy?
  • Is it drawing you closer to God and deeper into obedience?
When the answer is yes to these, it’s a strong indicator that God is indeed speaking.
But let’s go deeper.

At the core of God’s voice is always this truth: You are His beloved.
Everything God says—whether to correct, direct, or encourage—flows out of your covenant relationship with Him. You're not a servant earning approval. You're a son or daughter resp

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Embrace Life's Challenges: Find Strength in God

Life can feel like one challenge after another. Some days it’s a small bump, other days it’s a full-on mountain. Whether these moments strengthen or shake us depends on how we see adversity—and how we respond.

James challenges us with a surprising perspective:
“Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds” (James 1:2).
Why? Because trials are often where God does His deepest work. Growth, maturity, and resilience are rarely forged in comfort—they’re born in pressure. If we lean in, hardship becomes a refining fire, not just a painful season.

Moses said it plainly in Psalm 90:10:
“The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.”
Life is short. And hard. But every difficulty is an opportunity—to deepen our faith, build spiritual strength, and discover purpose in the middle of the pain.

Take David. In 1 Samuel 30, he returned from battle to find

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Are you seeing the Kingdom of God around you?

Sometimes, my wife can’t believe how blind I can be – especially when I’m searching for something in the refrigerator. There are many moments when I miss things that are right in front of me – clothes that need to go upstairs, trash that needs to be taken out, dishes that need washing. It’s rarely intentional, I promise.

But there’s a different kind of blindness that Jesus talked about – one that goes beyond missing something on a shelf. In Luke 17:20-21, He said, “The coming of the Kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the Kingdom of God is in your midst.”

Jesus was pointing out that God’s Kingdom isn’t always obvious. It’s not something you can just see on the surface. It’s something that requires attention, discernment, and spiritual insight. It often works quietly beneath the surface, in ways that are easy to miss if we’re not paying attention.

Take, for example, the moment when Jesus was watching peopl...

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Find Courage in His Presence

🔥 Find Courage in His Presence 💪

What do you do when fear creeps in?

😶 Do you ignore it, pretending it doesn’t exist?
🏃‍♂️ Do you play it safe, avoiding anything that might make you feel afraid?
⏸️ Do you freeze, paralyzed by the weight of uncertainty?
🚀 Or have you learned to stand firm, press through, and move ahead despite fear?

Many people hide their fear behind rationalizations. Instead of admitting they’re afraid to ride the roller coaster, 🎢 speak in public 🎤, or confront a difficult person 😡, they convince themselves they simply don’t want to. This way of thinking often leads to a smaller, more limited life.

Others have felt fear so often that they’ll do anything to avoid it. And some become completely stuck, unable to move forward at all. We’ve all been there at some point.

🛑 So how do we break free from fear?

Fear thrives in uncertainty, in the endless "what ifs" that paint negative possibilities. It is an emotional playground 🎠 for the enemy, designed to keep us stuck....

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"The Power of Paying It Forward"

What can you do?
What can you do well?
What can you do better than others?
What can you do that you can train others to do? 

Which of these questions matters most? 

God created us for relationship—with Him and with others. He desires that we experience His Kingdom, His provision, and His life. He doesn’t want anyone to miss out (2 Peter 3:9). 

And how does He advance His Kingdom? Through people. 

God uses people to serve, help, and disciple others. We all learn from someone—but who is learning from you? 

Paul gave Timothy a simple yet powerful instruction:
“The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2) 

This is how transformation happens—how skills, values, and faith are passed down. God’s Kingdom grows when reliable Jesus-followers build reliable Jesus-followers. 

You are placed where you are for a reason. Look around—who is learning from you? Who could you be investing ...

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Today, Bolster Your Identity in the Lord

Is It Time to Refresh Your Identity in the Lord? 

Did you know that the greatest battles in your life aren’t really about your circumstances? At their core, they are battles over your identity. 

From the beginning, the enemy’s strategy has been to attack our identity by distorting our relationship with God. In the Garden, he led Eve to question God’s goodness—painting Him as a liar and a withholder. His goal? To make her feel lacking, inadequate, and disconnected from her true identity. (Genesis 3) 

Fast forward to Jesus in the wilderness, and the enemy used the same tactic. Every temptation—about provision, authority, and significance—was an attack on Jesus’ identity as the Son of God. (Luke 4:1-13) Adam and Eve believed the lie and lost their footing, but Jesus stood firm, choosing to trust His Father completely. 

How Do You Deepen Your Identity in Christ? 

It’s not about pretending to be stronger or more faith-filled than you are. Instead, it starts with raw honesty. Sit with G...

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What’s Our Common Purpose?

What’s Our Common Purpose?

The Westminster Catechism says our purpose is:
🛐 “To glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”

John Piper tweaks it:
🔥 “To glorify God by enjoying Him forever.”

Great answers! But let’s make it even more practical.

Love God. Love People.

I believe God calls us to experience and love Him—and to experience and love others.
That’s the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40).

But here’s the thing…
🛑 We can’t love God while ignoring people.
🛑 We can’t love people while neglecting God.

Why? Because God’s heart is always for people, and He is the source of ALL love.

Love = Fulfilling God’s Purpose

Paul puts it plainly:

💡 “Whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” (Romans 13:8)
💡 “Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:10)

Loving others isn’t a side mission—it’s the whole thing!

What Does God’s Love Look Like?

✅ It treats people how we’d like to be treated.
✅ Or even better—how God wants to treat them.
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"Build a Powerful Life: Do You Have the Right Elements?"

What makes a life truly whole and mature?
Knowledge, wisdom, discipline, spirituality, physical strength—the list could go on.

Many chase achievements, hoping for significance, yet a solid, impactful life is surprisingly simple.

The psalmist Asaph summed up King David’s leadership:

"David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them." (Psalm 78:72)

These two qualities—integrity of heart and skillful hands—lay the foundation for a life that lasts.

Integrity of Heart: The Foundation

Integrity is undivided, single-minded purpose. It keeps a life steady, like a seaworthy boat—no leaks, no detours. It’s not just an outward display but an inward reality, forged through consistency, follow-through, and trust in God’s help.

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." (Proverbs 4:23)

Skillful Hands: The Execution

Skill isn’t just knowledge; it’s the ability to apply wisdom with precision. It’s emotional intelligence, timing, an...

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"Do You Love and Appreciate You? Here's Why It Matters"

God’s greatest gift to you … is YOU!

Without you, you do not exist.

God made you on purpose, with purpose.

You are not a random mixture of ingredients, but rather the culmination of desire, intent and planning – orchestrated by God. You are exactly what He thought of when He dreamt of you. He used your family lines, history, geography and circumstances to form you. You are His personal handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works that He has prepared in advance for you. (Ephesians 2:10)

 

Our two primary responses to God’s personal gift are to love Him with all that we have and to love our neighbors as ourselves. (Mark 12:30-31) There are three love objects mentioned in this Great Command and Commission: God, others and ourselves. 

In my faith circles, I have heard a great deal about loving God and loving others, but I haven’t heard much about rightly loving myself. Rather, such a thought has often been looked at with suspicion – as if it is a selfish and/or self-absorbed ...

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Step Up Your Game in 2025!

"How You Start Your Day Determines Your Day"

While this isn’t always true, it’s a solid modern proverb that carries a lot of weight.

A good night’s sleep is a gift—a supernatural reboot built into God’s design. During sleep, our brains undergo a chemical cleansing, refreshing both our minds and bodies. Why waste those gains? Starting your day well is an opportunity to set the tone for everything that follows.

Taking this seriously can be a game-changer. It’s not a magic formula, but over time, it can help protect against depression, boost productivity, and increase your sense of clarity and purpose.

Scripture reminds us of the fresh start available to us each morning:

  • “The Lord’s compassions never fail. They are new every morning.” (Lamentations 3:22-23)
  • David sang, “Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.” (Psalm 57:7-8)
  • Even Jesus modeled this habit: “In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went to a secluded pla
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