Understanding How Everyday Experiences Shape the Spirit Every moment and every event in our lives has the power to influence who we are deep inside. It’s like everywhere we go, everything we experience—whether good or bad—plants something in our souls, a bit like how the wind carries seeds and scatters them all around. Some seeds are visible, some aren’t, but they all have…
Reflecting on What God Is Really Like and Our Role as Salt and Light Introduction: Why Knowing God Matters If you asked someone, “What is God like?” you’d probably get a range of answers—from loving and powerful to mysterious and distant. But the truth is, many Christians, especially in Western churches, often have a limited or even distorted understanding of God. It’s easy to fall…
Challenging the Myth of American Exceptionalism For generations, many Americans have grown up hearing that the United States is uniquely virtuous—a place set apart from the rest of the world, immune to the flaws and failures that plague other nations. This belief in American exceptionalism is deeply woven into our national narrative, shaping our understanding of history, citizenship, and responsibility.…
Exploring the Meaning of “Almost Christian” The phrase “almost Christian,” drawn from Acts 26:28—where King Agrippa says, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian”—invites us to reflect on what it truly means to embrace the Christian faith. It challenges us to examine whether our lives reflect a surface-level adherence or a deep, authentic commitment. But what does being “almost…
A Personal Reflection on Redemptive Suffering in Everyday Christian Life Facing Suffering: A Universal Experience No one likes suffering, as it is a universal experience that brings discomfort and pain, prompting us to seek relief and well-being. Yet, suffering is part of the human experience. We encounter it in many forms—physical aches, emotional heartbreaks, spiritual struggles. It’s natural to question…
A Thoughtful Look at God’s Purposes Through Both Righteous and Wicked Rulers Recently, I came across a tweet from a well-known Christian leader who shared her honest thoughts about supporting President Trump. What caught my attention even more than her statement were the responses pouring in beneath her tweet. Many chimed in with the idea that “God is using Trump to…
Understanding Redemptive Suffering in Everyday Christian Life Suffering touches all of us—whether it comes as physical pain, emotional heartache, or spiritual trials. It’s only natural to wonder: Why am I going through this? Is there any value or meaning in these tough times? The topic of “Embracing The Cross – Suffering’s Redemptive Role in Our Salvation” speaks to these questions…
Have you ever stopped and wondered what happens when people stop caring about each other? When kindness, respect, and basic human decency are pushed aside, our world changes—and not for the better. Imagine a place where no one helps someone in need, where rudeness becomes the norm, and where no one stands up for what’s right. That’s not just a…
Reflecting on Purity, Faith, and Navigating Today’s Challenges What does it mean to be “defiled” in the eyes of the Bible? For many, the word stirs up images of ancient rituals, purity laws, or perhaps stern warnings from the Old Testament. But is that all there is to it? Today, let’s take a thoughtful and down-to-earth look at how the Bible describes defilement—tracing its…
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