Obedience – Page 2 – Abundant By Faith

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Choose Life and Carry the Cross

John Scigliano
February 19, 2026

Today’s readings place a clear choice before us: life or death, blessing or loss. Jesus deepens that call, inviting us to deny ourselves and follow Him. True life is not…

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Choose Life by Living God’s Deeper Law

John Scigliano
February 15, 2026

Today’s readings remind us that God places before us a daily choice: life or death, good or evil. Jesus reveals that true obedience is not outward rule-keeping but a transformed…

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Be Opened: Hearing God’s Voice and Speaking Hope

John Scigliano
February 13, 2026

Today’s readings invite us to notice where our hearts have grown hard or distracted. God calls His people to listen again, and Jesus gently restores a man’s hearing and speech.…

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Dawn Light at the Chapel Door

John Scigliano
February 10, 2026

Today’s readings invite us to long for God’s presence with an honest heart. Solomon prays with humility, and Jesus warns against worship that is only outward. God is not impressed…

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Courage to Keep the Lord’s Way and Be Sent in Trust

John Scigliano
February 5, 2026

Today’s readings invite us to live with steady courage and simple trust. Like David’s charge to Solomon and Jesus’ sending of the Twelve, we are called to stay faithful, travel…

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Rejoicing in the Presence of the Lord Who Draws Us Near

John Scigliano
January 27, 2026

Today’s readings invite us into joyful worship and deeper belonging. As David rejoices before the Lord and Jesus redefines family, we are reminded that God draws near to hearts that…

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Choosing Mercy When Power Is Within Reach

John Scigliano
January 23, 2026

Today’s readings reveal a quiet strength that chooses mercy over revenge and faithfulness over force. As David restrains his hand and Jesus calls the Twelve to be with him, we…

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Obedience That Makes Room for God’s New Wine

John Scigliano
January 19, 2026

Today’s readings invite us to examine the heart of our faith. God desires more than outward religion; He longs for obedient hearts ready to receive new life. When we listen…

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Trusting God’s Authority Over Our Own Desires

John Scigliano
January 16, 2026

Today’s readings invite us to examine where we place our trust. Israel seeks a king like other nations, while Jesus reveals God’s true authority through forgiveness and healing. We are…

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Speak, Lord, for Your Servant Is Listening

John Scigliano
January 14, 2026

In today’s readings, God speaks in the quiet and Jesus moves with compassion and purpose. We are invited to listen attentively, trust His voice, and rise each day ready to…