The father’s loving pursuit was for both of his sons, not just the wayward one.

When a person begins to experience genuine compassion, they are unable to sit back and do nothing. Why? Because real compassion is love in action.

Trust what you do know about God, more than what you don’t know about the future.

Jesus has called us to be an extension of His heavenly honor here in the earth.

Discernment is a God-given insight [knowing] that allows us to distinguish the difference between the work of God, the work of the flesh, or the demonic [spiritual accuracy].

Jeremiah 4:3 (NKJV) “Break up your fallow [untilled] ground, and do not sow among the thorns.”

Jesus didn’t help this man close the distance, He removed it. Because Jesus never came to “make up” the difference, He came because He is the difference!

“God honors bold prayers, and bold prayers honor God.” —Mark Batterson

It’s easy to get disconnected from the truth that our family is the most important thing, not a distraction from what we think is most important.

Fasting requires determination and perseverance to press through the difficulties of our flesh.

Jesus navigated every distraction with the upmost character and grace, all the while never faltering in His purpose.

According to God, every single part of our lives is wrapped in divine purpose.