Some things in life are an acquired taste. Coffee, black licorice, sushi — the more you experience them, the more you begin to appreciate their richness. Our walk with God is the same. The more we trust Him, the more we see His goodness. “Taste and see that the Lord is good,” David wrote. You can’t know His sweetness until you experience Him for yourself.

Generosity is the same; it’s an acquired taste. We’re born with a taste to take, but when we’re born again, we’re reborn with a taste to give. In the Hebrew, the word generous means “of noble birth and noble character.” That means when you’re born into God’s family, generosity isn’t just something you do — it’s who you are. Noble people act differently. They rise above pettiness, overlook insult, and live openhandedly, knowing everything they have came from God.

When you live with that kind of noble spirit, you begin to experience the goodness of God on a deeper level. Life becomes richer. Your heart lighter. Your faith stronger. Because every time you trust, obey, and give, you’re tasting more of who God is — and finding out that His goodness never runs out.

Just a thought,

PSS

There’s a way that seems right to a person, but it ends in death (Proverbs 14:12; 16:25). Those aren’t just words of warning — they’re flashing lights from God saying, “Slow down, you’re heading the wrong direction.” In Hebrew, the word “way” means a road or course of life. It’s not about one decision; it’s about the path we choose to live on. Pride tells us, “You have this figured out.” But humility says, “God, I need You to show me the way” (Proverbs 3:5–6).

We live in a world where everyone does what seems right in their own eyes (Judges 21:25). People follow their feelings, redefine truth, and call it freedom — but God calls it deception (Jeremiah 17:9). The problem isn’t that the path looks wrong; the problem is that it seems right. That’s why so many end up hurt, lost, or far from God — because they trusted their feelings more than His Word (Psalm 119:105).

The answer isn’t to follow your heart — it’s to follow God’s direction. His Word is the only map that never changes (Isaiah 40:8). When we walk His way, it leads to life and peace (Romans 8:6). But when we follow our own, it leads to frustration and destruction (Matthew 7:13–14). The way that seems right may feel good now, but only God’s way ends good.

Just a Thought. 

      — PSS

Life is full of storms — some big, some small. In Matthew 14, Peter stepped out of the boat and actually walked on water. As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, he was safe. But the moment he focused on the wind and waves, he began to sink. Isn’t that just like us? When we keep our eyes on Christ, we find peace, but when we let fear or distraction take over, we feel overwhelmed.

The truth is, storms will always come. But the storms aren’t the real danger — losing sight of Jesus is. Problems will rise up, challenges will come, and distractions will try to steal our focus. Yet Jesus never moves. He is steady, faithful, and strong. All He asks is that we keep our eyes fixed on Him, not the chaos around us.

Hebrews 12:2 says, “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” The safest place you’ll ever be is not inside the boat, not even on dry land — the safest place is walking toward Jesus. No matter what storms you face, don’t take your eyes off Him.

Just a thought.

                              – PSS

Proverbs 29:2 says, “When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.” The word “groan” in Hebrew is anach, meaning to sigh deeply, to mourn, to cry out in distress. That’s what happens when ungodly leaders rise — people feel the weight of their decisions. And in our nation, where we get to choose who leads us, that truth is even more sobering.

But when righteousness increases, joy follows. A godly parent creates peace in a home. A righteous leader brings stability to a nation. A faithful believer brings hope to their community. Leadership always sets the tone — and the fruit of it is either rejoicing or groaning.

The answer is always the same: return to God’s Word. Psalm 119:105 reminds us, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” His Word anchors us in truth, steadies us in chaos, and gives vision when the world is blind. The world doesn’t need more noise — it needs God’s Word, lived out boldly and faithfully.

Just a thought.

                              — PSS

Revelation 21:8 says, “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars — their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death” (NLT). Notice that cowards are listed right alongside murderers and idolaters. That should shake us. God takes cowardice seriously — not natural timidity like being nervous to speak in public, but the refusal to stand for Christ when it costs us something.

Jesus said in Luke 12:8–9, “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, the Son of Man will also acknowledge in the presence of God’s angels. But anyone who denies me here on earth will be denied before God’s angels” (NLT). That’s why endurance matters. The word endure means to bear up under something hard, to remain when it would be easier to run. Faith is proven not by starting strong, but by enduring faithfully to the end.

Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s obedience to God in spite of it. Like someone once said, “It’s all right to have butterflies in your stomach — just get them to fly in formation.” Courage is contagious, endurance is necessary, and cowardice is deadly. Every believer is called to live boldly for Christ no matter what. Cowards don’t go to heaven.

Just a thought,

PSS