Digging Another Well

The Evidence of Your Peace | Finding Peace in Difficult Times — John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” — John 14:27 (KJV)

Is it possible to experience genuine peace when everything around you is falling apart?

Jesus promised His followers a kind of peace that the world cannot provide. Not ...

The Evidence of Your Generosity | A Heart Changed by Jesus — Luke 19:8

“And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.” — Luke 19:8 (KJV)

What does generosity reveal about the condition of our hearts?

True generosity isn’t measured simply by how much someone gives. S...

The Evidence of What You Pursue | Putting God First — Matthew 6:33

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” — Matthew 6:33 (KJV)

What does the way you spend your time, energy, and attention reveal about what matters most to you?

Our pursuits tell a story. Not necessarily the story we tell others about our priorities, but the one our daily decis...

The Evidence of Your Boldness | Finding Courage to Speak the Truth — Acts 4:29

“And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word.” — Acts 4:29 (KJV)

Have you ever known something needed to be said but hesitated because speaking up might come at a cost?

Courage doesn’t always mean standing before a crowd or making a dramatic declaration. ...

The Evidence of How You Love | The Mark of a True Disciple — John 13:35

“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” — John 13:35 (KJV)

How can someone recognize a genuine follower of Jesus?

Jesus gave His disciples a remarkably clear answer. It wasn’t their religious knowledge, public recognition, or impressive accomplishments.

It was their love.

In this episode of...

The Evidence of Your Words | What Your Speech Reveals About Your Heart — Matthew 12:34

“Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” — Matthew 12:34 (KJV)

What do your words reveal about the condition of your heart?

It’s easy to choose the right words when we know someone is listening. But what happens when we’re tired, frustrated, under pressure, or speaking privately?

Jesus teaches us tha...

The Case Is Being Made | Evidence of a Life With Jesus — Acts 4:13

“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” — Acts 4:13 (KJV)

What evidence does your life provide that you have been with Jesus?

When Peter and John stood before the religious leaders in Jerusalem, som...

My Grace Is Sufficient | Finding God’s Strength in Your Weakness — 2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV)

We spend a great deal of our lives trying to become strong enough.

Strong enough to handle the situation. Capable enough to solve the problem. Prepared enough to know what to do next.

But what happens ...

This Is the Day | How to Be Present in the Life God Has Given You — Psalm 118:24

This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. — Psalm 118:24 (KJV)

How much of today do we actually spend living in today?

We carry yesterday’s regrets into it. We pull tomorrow’s worries backward into it. Meanwhile, the day God has actually placed in front of us can pass largely unnoticed.

A Merry Heart | Finding Joy When Life Is Hard — Proverbs 17:22

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. — Proverbs 17:22 (KJV)

Joy and happiness are not always the same thing.

Happiness often follows our circumstances. When life goes well, happiness comes easily. When circumstances become painful, it can disappear just as quickly.

But Scripture describes something deeper.

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Not Too Young. Not Too Old. | God Can Use You in Every Season — 1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers… — 1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)

Sometimes we convince ourselves that our season of life determines our usefulness to God.

When we are young, we may feel inexperienced or overlooked. As we grow older, we may begin wondering whether our most useful years have already passed.

Scrip...

The People Who Show Up | What the Bible Says About True Friendship — Proverbs 17:17

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. — Proverbs 17:17 (KJV)

When life gets difficult, you discover something important about the people around you. Some relationships disappear when being present begins to cost something. Others become stronger.

In this episode of Digging Another Well, we look at Proverbs 17:17...

Iron Sharpeneth Iron | What Proverbs 27:17 Teaches About Friendship, Mentors, and Growth

Who are the people in your life who make you better? Proverbs 27:17 teaches that some of God’s most valuable relationships aren’t simply the ones that make us comfortable—they’re the ones that sharpen us.

“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” — Proverbs 27:17 KJV

Sharpe...

Faithful in the Least | What Luke 16:10 Teaches About Integrity and Character

Who are you when nobody important is watching? Jesus teaches in Luke 16:10 that the way we handle small responsibilities reveals the character we will bring to larger ones.

“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much…” — Luke 16:10 KJV

The small things aren’t practice rounds.

They aren’t moments th...

The Weight of the Words We Speak | What Proverbs 15:2 Teaches About Speaking Wisely

Do you think about what your words will do before you say them? Proverbs 15:2 draws a sharp distinction between wisdom and foolishness—and much of that difference is revealed through the way we speak.

“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.” — Proverbs 15:2 KJV

Words are no...

Do It With Your Might | What Ecclesiastes 9:10 Teaches About Work and Excellence

Does an ordinary task deserve your best effort? Ecclesiastes 9:10 challenges us to bring everything we have to whatever God has placed in our hands—even when nobody seems to notice.

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…” — Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV

Not when the assignment becomes important.

Not when someone in...

Made Perfect | Fearfully and Wonderfully Made — Psalm 139:14

What does it really mean to be “fearfully and wonderfully made”? Psalm 139:14 speaks directly to our identity, our differences, and the intentional care of the God who created us.

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” — Psalm 139:14 KJV

This episode beg...

Your Giant Is Not the End of Your Story | Finding Hope in the Story of David and Goliath

Does the giant you’re facing feel like the end of your story? First Samuel 17 reminds us that the valley David entered was not his destination. The battle that looked like it could end his story became a doorway into what God had been preparing him for all along.

“So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, a...

The Giant Falls | Trusting God for Victory Over the Giants You Face

What happens when the giant that has intimidated you for weeks, months, or even years finally falls? In First Samuel 17, one stone brought down the warrior who had paralyzed an entire army for forty days—but Scripture makes clear that the victory was bigger than David.

“And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote th...