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Understanding God’s Will for Our Lives

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Floyd Rogers

God’s desire for each of us is simple. He wants us to live in a way that pleases Him. This means being honest, kind, faithful, and living with integrity. God wants us to become people of strong character, reflecting His goodness in everything we do.

Sometimes, we may begin to drift from His path. In those moments, God knows exactly how to get our attention. He may use difficult situations to stop us and help us reflect on where our choices are leading. If we continue in the wrong direction, we risk missing the good things He has already prepared for us.

Life’s challenges are not without purpose. Can we not infer from Biblical accounts that God allows trials not to punish us, but to help us grow? These moments shape us, teaching us to trust Him more and helping us understand what He wants to change in our hearts.

We should allow the things learned in life to build spiritual maturity. This growth doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, guidance, and sometimes pain. But through it all, He offers hope and direction through His Word.

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

Embracing the New Self: Transformation Through Christ

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AMY TURNER

When someone believes in Jesus, God gives them a new life. Colossians 3:10 explains that this “new self” is being renewed with true knowledge, shaped by the image of God who created it. The Apostle Paul uses words that remind us of Genesis, showing that this new life doesn’t come from human effort or the image of Adam, but from Jesus Himself.

This transformation is God’s work. We do not create the new self—it is a gift. But we do have a role. Each day, we are called to “put on” this new self, like clothing. That means choosing to live in a way that reflects Jesus. Our words, actions, and attitudes should all show who Christ is.

As the Holy Spirit guides and strengthens us, we become more like Jesus. This allows others to see Him through us. This is the hope and power of the gospel—that God remakes us to reflect His Son.

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17

God’s love is unconditional

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FLOYD ROGERS

God’s love is often described as unconditional — but what does that mean? It means that God loves every person without placing any limits or conditions on that love. His love is not based on what we do, where we’ve been, or the mistakes we’ve made. It is rooted in who He is, not in who we are.

Many people might wonder, Could God really love me after all I’ve done? The simple and powerful answer is yes. Regardless of the wrong choices, harsh words, or broken relationships in our lives, God’s love remains steady and unchanged. His love does not depend on our actions, but on His unchanging nature.

When someone responds to God’s love and accepts it, that is when salvation takes place. It’s not something we earn; it’s a gift freely offered. Romans 5:8 tells us us, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Doesn’t’ this tell us that even at our worst, God’s love was already reaching out to us.

No matter how messy life gets, there is always hope and help in God’s Word. His love remains a constant promise for everyone, in every situation.

God’s Word: A Guide for Every Part of Life

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Floyd Rogers

God most often speaks to us through the Bible. It is His way of showing us who He is and what He wants for our lives. Whenever I’ve faced trouble as a believer, I’ve always found that the answers I needed were in the Scriptures.

The Bible may not give us simple facts like a math book, but that’s not its purpose. God’s Word speaks to the deeper parts of life—our decisions, our struggles, our relationships, and our hopes. There is no part of life that God doesn’t address through His Word. It truly is a guidebook meant for His children.

Because of this, we should spend time with it every day. We should take in its truth like food for the soul, letting it shape our hearts and minds. Just like the Apostle Paul encouraged, we should be spiritually rich, full of God’s wisdom. For God’s Word to speak to us, it must live in us.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.

Psalm 119:105

Understanding the Source of Temptation

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AMY TURNER

Temptation is something everyone faces, but it is important to understand where it truly comes from. According to James 1:13, no one should claim that God is the source of their temptation. God is completely holy—He cannot be tempted by evil, and He does not tempt anyone to do wrong.

Many people try to explain their sinful actions by pointing to difficult situations, frustrating people, or even the influence of evil forces. While these things may be real, they are not the root cause. Sadly, some people go so far as to blame God, just as Adam and Eve once did in the garden. But the Bible clearly shows that this is not possible.

James makes it clear: sin comes from within us. It is our own wrong desires—our heart’s pull toward what is not right—that leads us to sin. God, who is pure light and the source of all life, never leads anyone to do evil.

“People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.”

Proverbs 19:3