The Lie of the Easier Path
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” —Luke 9:23 The devil mocks the cross, but only in its…
Through the Fire Without Being Burned
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame…” —Hebrews 12:2 When the storm rises, don’t…
The Third Road
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and…
Each A Splintered Branch
Each A Splintered Branch by Donavon L Riley Even the fallen find their place; as the broken tree returns to the soil and feeds the earth, so Christ gathers the…
Why Do We Resist It?
Why Do We Resist It? by Donavon L Riley In the culture of sunlight and straight teeth, no one wants to fall. But sooner or later, every man and woman…
How to Make a Saint
How to Make a Saint by Donavon L Riley Only God can carve a saint from the rough timber of human life. It is His work alone, done in the…
What Falls Away Is Not Wasted
What Falls Away Is Not Wasted by Donavon L Riley It is not hard to be Christian—it is impossible. No one, in their right mind, willingly steps onto a path…
Reject Every False Spirituality
Reject Every False Spirituality by Donavon L Riley God does not call us to polish our souls for display. He calls us to drop our self-made armor and face Him…
The Counterfeit Idols We Make
The Counterfeit Idols We Make by Donavon L Riley Christ draws us out of the shallow wells we dig for ourselves—those counterfeits of faith that promise comfort but never bring…
Walk Through The Fire
Walk Through The Fire by Donavon L Riley When you find yourself caught in the middle of trouble, resist the urge to sprint into the fog, chasing answers that aren’t…