We often assume that hearing from God is about getting clear answers to our questions. But what if the greater challenge is positioning our hearts to receive what He has already spoken?

It’s easy to run on autopilot, especially when life is good. We fill our schedules, push through our routines, and rely on what’s familiar. But how many of us are truly slowing down to hear what the Lord is saying?

Fasting is a tool that an be effective in turning down the volume of our lives. What often starts as an exercise in discipline reveals deeper realities—about our reliance on comforts, our resistance to change, and how easily we seek substitutes for God’s presence.

The ultimate expression of what God wants to say to humanity is found in Christ. Yet, we often act as if we need a brand-new revelation when what He has already revealed is more than sufficient.

We approach God assuming we know what we need. But the truth is, we don’t. We show up with preconceived ideas of who God is and what He should do for us, rather than allowing Him to form us into who He wants us to become.

One of the greatest dangers in our spiritual lives is transactional Christianity—the belief that if we do certain things, God will respond in the way we expect. But faith doesn’t work that way.

The disciples in Mark 9 illustrate this. They tried to cast out a demon but failed. Why? They were relying on their own strength rather than seeking God’s power. Immediately after, they got into an argument about who was the greatest. Jesus called them out, showing them that true greatness comes in humility.