As we conclude this week’s journey, let’s engage in the spiritual practice of Examen, focusing on the interplay between the fear of God and the fear of man in our lives. This quiet time of reflection allows us to discern how these two types of fear have...

Read: Psalm 111:10 Psalm 111:10 offers a profound insight into the nature of true wisdom: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.” This verse invites us to contemplate the foundational role of...

Read: 1 John 4:18 1 John 4:18 presents a profound and comforting truth: “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” This verse helps us navigate the...

Read: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Ecclesiastes 12:13 succinctly encapsulates the essence of our duty as believers: "Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man." This powerful verse directs us to the heart of what it means to live a life that honors...

Read: Matthew 10:28 Fearing God does not mean living in terror or anxiety. Instead, it is about a deep reverence and awe for God’s power, authority, and holiness. It’s recognizing that God is not only the giver of life but also the one who holds ultimate authority...

Read: Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man can manifest in various ways. It might look like compromising our values to fit in, remaining silent about our faith to avoid criticism, or making decisions based on what others might think rather than what God commands. Each of...

The practice of Examen, a form of prayerful reflection, invites us to look back over the course of our week and discern the movements of God in our lives. This time of introspection is not just an exercise in self-analysis but an opportunity to encounter God’s grace...

Read: Judges 21:25 In contemporary times, we too can fall into the trap of doing what is “right in our own eyes.” This mindset often manifests in a subtle shift away from God’s standards to our own. It’s the rationalization of small compromises, the...

Read: Exodus 32:1-6 The story of Israel’s creation of the golden calf in Exodus 32:1–6 is a stark illustration of humanity’s tendency to replace God with lesser things. At a moment of impatience and uncertainty, the Israelites turned to a creation of their...

Read: Exodus 3:7-10 As we meditate on this story of liberation, we’re compelled to consider the various forms of ‘slavery’ or sin from which God has freed us. The ‘Egypt’ in our lives can take many forms: addictions, fear, destructive...