God doesn’t just tell us what He loves — He also tells us what He hates. And if we’re going to walk in wisdom, we can’t just love what God loves — we must also learn to hate what threatens it. Proverbs 6:16-19 gives us a clear list of seven things the Lord detests. These aren’t just random sins — they’re the root systems that destroy lives, families, churches, and entire cultures. Pride, lies, injustice, evil motives, impulsive sin, slander, and division — God hates these things because they unravel everything He wants to bless.

Our culture doesn’t just tolerate the things God hates — it celebrates them. Pride is called self-confidence. Lies are rebranded as personal truth. Division is sold as honesty. But we cannot afford to agree with the world when it disagrees with God. Romans 12:9 tells us, “Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.” If we love what God loves, we will hate what hurts the people He loves. That includes rooting out compromise in our own lives, not just criticizing the world around us. Wisdom doesn’t flirt with sin — it flees from it.

So let me ask you — have you made peace with something God hates? Maybe pride, gossip, bitterness, or even silence in the face of sin? God’s not waiting to crush you — He’s inviting you to repent and align your heart with His again. His grace is real. His truth still stands. And His smile is worth more than culture’s applause.

Just a thought,

PSS

We often say we trust God, but real trust doesn’t show up in the easy moments — it shows up when it costs us something. It shows up in our wallets when we give Him our first and best, not our leftovers. It shows up in our hearts when we allow His correction to shape us rather than resisting it. Proverbs 3 makes it clear: trust isn’t just about what we say — it’s about what we do when it gets uncomfortable.

When we give first, we’re saying, “God, I trust You to provide, not my paycheck.” And when we welcome correction, we’re saying, “God, I believe You love me enough to grow me.” Both moments stretch us — but they also build a deeper, stronger relationship with the Lord. Trust is the foundation of that relationship, and it’s revealed most clearly in how we respond to God when things get real.

So ask yourself: “Do I trust God enough to give Him my first? Do I trust Him enough to receive His correction?” Because trust isn’t proven by what you say — it’s proven by how you respond when it gets real.

Just a thought,

PSS

There comes a moment in all of our lives when we have to answer the same question the disciples faced: Where else could we go? When everything else falls short — religion, success, relationships, distractions — there stands Jesus, the Risen King, holding the words of eternal life. He doesn’t just give comfort; He conquers. He doesn’t just offer help; He is life.

On Easter, we don’t worship a memory — we celebrate a victory. The tomb is empty. Death is defeated. And the Lord of Hosts is alive forevermore. That’s not just good news — it’s the best news. So if you’ve wandered, come back. If you’re tired, trust Him. And if you’re wondering if He’s enough — look to the empty tomb. It’s all the proof you’ll ever need.

Just a thought,

PSS

Palm Sunday is a reminder that God’s plans don’t always look the way we expect — but they’re always good. The crowd in Jerusalem shouted, “Hosanna!” thinking Jesus would bring political freedom, but He came to bring spiritual restoration. They wanted a crown — He chose a cross. And in doing so, He fulfilled the greatest plan ever made: our redemption.

We often have expectations of how we think God should move. We pray a certain way, expect a certain outcome, and when it doesn’t happen as we thought, we’re tempted to think the plan failed. But the truth is — God’s plan hasn’t failed. Our understanding has. The cross didn’t look like victory, but it was. And your life may feel out of place right now, but if God is in it, it’s still in His hands.

So today, lay down your expectations. Trust the King who didn’t come to take sides — He came to take over. And if I know my Father, I know this: His plans for you are still good.

Just a thought,

PSS

Trust isn’t just a word we throw around when life gets hard — it’s a daily decision we make to lean fully on God, even when we don’t understand what He’s doing. Proverbs 3:5 tells us, Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. That means we don’t give God partial trust or backup-trust — we give Him everything. Our wisdom is limited. His is eternal. When we stop trying to figure out everything and start leaning into Him, peace begins to replace panic.

The truth is, whatever you’re leaning on is what you really trust. Some lean on money, others on talent, connections, or emotions. But those things aren’t strong enough to carry the full weight of your life. God is. He’s the only one who sees the whole picture, knows the path ahead, and has the power to guide you through it. When we surrender — not just our problems but our plans — to Him, He promises to direct our steps.

So today, ask yourself: “Am I trusting with my whole heart or just part of it? Am I surrendered, or am I still trying to stay in control?” You’ll never experience the strength of God until you stop leaning on broken crutches. Trust Him without limits — and watch how straight your path becomes.

Just a thought,

PSS