In this compelling message, Pastor Paul shows us what the Apostle James tells us that when we draw near to God, He draws near to us. Apostle Paul reminds us in Romans to renew our minds so we can discern God’s will. And in Galatians 5, we’re taught that walking in the Spirit is the only way to deny the flesh. Every one of these commands' points to the same truth:

WE NEED TO READ.

We need to slow down and let Scripture speak. We read to understand. We read to be changed. We read because the Word is living, active, and able to reshape our choices, attitudes, and the way we show Christ to others.

But this message isn’t only about spiritual discipline—it’s also about the peace that comes from engaging your mind with God’s truth. Psychologically, reading calms the nervous system, reduces stress, and creates mental clarity. When you combine that with the promises of God, reading becomes a refuge. Even in the hardest seasons, Scripture has the power to steady your thoughts, quiet anxiety, and anchor your heart.

If you’re longing for:

A deeper relationship with God

A renewed mind

Strength to resist the flesh

Peace in difficult times

A clearer, more Christlike witness

…then you’re in the right place.

This message is here to help you build a life shaped by Scripture—one chapter, one verse, one moment with God at a time.