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…
Fierce, Unyielding Love
Fierce, Unyielding Love by Donavon L Riley God doesn’t spare us from the sharp edge of thorns; He plants them right into the center of our lives, where we feel…
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…
The Hammer Blows That Mold Your Spirit
The Hammer Blows That Mold Your Spirit by Donavon L Riley There are times when the path you’ve been following, the one you thought was clear and sure, becomes thick…
The Cross Cuts Through All That Noise
The Cross Cuts Through All That Noise by Donavon L Riley We can follow the way of the needle and spoon, that path that ends in a motel room where…
Wisdom Is Born Through Suffering: The Pressure Test of a Man’s Soul
Wisdom Is Born Through Suffering: The Pressure Test of a Man’s Soul Donavon L Riley Aeschylus, the ancient Greek soldier and playwright, left us with timeless wisdom that cuts through…
These Things Make You a Man?
You think because you practice War, these things make you a man, and give justice for your bravado. But you fear to look within yourself and practice what truly makes…