Life is full of storms — some big, some small. In Matthew 14, Peter stepped out of the boat and actually walked on water. As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, he was safe. But the moment he focused on the wind and waves, he began to sink. Isn’t that just like us? When we keep our eyes on Christ, we find peace, but when we let fear or distraction take over, we feel overwhelmed.

The truth is, storms will always come. But the storms aren’t the real danger — losing sight of Jesus is. Problems will rise up, challenges will come, and distractions will try to steal our focus. Yet Jesus never moves. He is steady, faithful, and strong. All He asks is that we keep our eyes fixed on Him, not the chaos around us.

Hebrews 12:2 says, “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” The safest place you’ll ever be is not inside the boat, not even on dry land — the safest place is walking toward Jesus. No matter what storms you face, don’t take your eyes off Him.

Just a thought.

                              – PSS

Proverbs 29:2 says, “When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.” The word “groan” in Hebrew is anach, meaning to sigh deeply, to mourn, to cry out in distress. That’s what happens when ungodly leaders rise — people feel the weight of their decisions. And in our nation, where we get to choose who leads us, that truth is even more sobering.

But when righteousness increases, joy follows. A godly parent creates peace in a home. A righteous leader brings stability to a nation. A faithful believer brings hope to their community. Leadership always sets the tone — and the fruit of it is either rejoicing or groaning.

The answer is always the same: return to God’s Word. Psalm 119:105 reminds us, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” His Word anchors us in truth, steadies us in chaos, and gives vision when the world is blind. The world doesn’t need more noise — it needs God’s Word, lived out boldly and faithfully.

Just a thought.

                              — PSS

Revelation 21:8 says, “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars — their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death” (NLT). Notice that cowards are listed right alongside murderers and idolaters. That should shake us. God takes cowardice seriously — not natural timidity like being nervous to speak in public, but the refusal to stand for Christ when it costs us something.

Jesus said in Luke 12:8–9, “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also acknowledge in the presence of God’s angels. But anyone who denies me here on earth will be denied before God’s angels” (NLT). That’s why endurance matters. The word endure means to bear up under something hard, to remain when it would be easier to run. Faith is proven not by starting strong, but by enduring faithfully to the end.

Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s obedience to God in spite of it. Like someone once said, “It’s all right to have butterflies in your stomach — just get them to fly in formation.” Courage is contagious, endurance is necessary, and cowardice is deadly. Every believer is called to live boldly for Christ no matter what. Cowards don’t go to heaven.

Just a thought,

PSS

When we serve the Lord, that means living life the way He says to, having a great work ethic. As Christians, we should be the best employees. Even ungodly employers should seek after Christian people because of their work ethic.

As unto the Lord:

The Bible does say whatever you do in word or deed, do everything as unto the Lord. How we treat people, how we raise our children, how we talk, and how we think should be dictated by God’s word (the Bible). The only way this is really going to happen — where we see not temporary fixes to our life but permanent ones — is to seek Him, serve Him wholeheartedly. 

Wholeheartedly:

Wholeheartedly means with complete sincerity and commitment; genuinely, enthusiastically, energetically. This is the way we should seek and serve Him. It will lead to greater success in our lives — true success, lasting success — if we will seek Him wholeheartedly, expressing our wholehearted support for God’s ways. The only way we truly know His ways is to know His word. He knows what we need and how we receive His blessings. We just need to seek Him wholeheartedly — purposing to do His will and His word, wherever we go and whatever we do.

Halfheartedly:

Halfheartedly means without enthusiasm or energy; lacking heart, spirit, or interest. How are you seeking Him: wholeheartedly or halfheartedly?

Your choice — it’s either one or the other.

Just a thought,

PSS

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to keep quiet. Proverbs 26:4 says, Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools, or you will become as foolish as they are (NLT). When we jump into every argument, especially online, we often make things worse instead of better. Silence is not weakness — it’s wisdom. It takes more strength to hold your tongue than to fire back in anger.

But there are also times when silence is dangerous. Proverbs 26:5 says, Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools, or they will become wise in their own estimation (NLT). If we let lies, false teaching, or foolishness go unchecked, people can be misled. Love sometimes requires us to speak up, not to win an argument but to protect truth and point people back to Jesus.

The key is discernment — knowing when to be silent and when to speak. Jesus modeled both. Before Pilate, He remained silent. With the Pharisees, He confronted. With His disciples, He patiently taught truth. Our job is to follow His example, letting the cross be the offense, not our attitude. When we speak with grace and truth, we rise above the noise of this world and point people to Him.

Just a Thought

                    – PSS