How God’s Appointments Shape Our Lives As I pause to reflect on the idea of divine connections and divine opportunities, I am humbled by how often God has intervened in my life through the people He’s placed around me. Sometimes, these people show up at just the right moment—when I’m unsure, struggling, or even when I need a push toward…
Reflecting on Truth, Conscience, and the Presence of God Living a spirit-filled life is about more than just attending church or following religious rituals—it’s about experiencing a deep, personal connection with God that transforms both how we see ourselves and the world around us. This connection is what the Bible calls revelation, and it happens in two important ways: inside…
Reflecting on God’s First Revelation Through Our Human Nature Introduction: The Spirit-Filled Life and Inner Revelation Have you ever wondered how, deep down, there’s something in you that senses the presence of God—even before anyone explains it? The spirit-filled life isn’t just about outward acts or religious routines. It begins with an inner awakening, a quiet revelation that bubbles up…
Understanding Conscience, Justice, and Forgiveness Have you ever had a moment when your conscience kept you awake at night? Maybe you did something you know was wrong, and no matter how hard you tried, you couldn’t shake the feeling that you’d crossed a line. This feeling—that deep, inescapable sense of guilt—is at the heart of what it means to be…
A Simple Reflection on Why We Can’t Just “Follow Our Hearts” Why Our Conscience Isn’t Always Reliable Most of us have heard the phrase “let your conscience be your guide.” It sounds like good advice, but the truth is, our conscience isn’t a perfect guide. Think of your conscience like a judge that uses the rules you already know. If those rules are wrong…
Why Mercy, a Savior, and a Renewing Spirit Matter More Than Ever Introduction “ These people are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, blown along by the wind; autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted—twice dead.” (Jude 1:12) Have you ever heard the phrase “twice dead”? It’s not something you come…
The passage from Jude paints a vivid picture: it talks about people like “clouds without rain.” In simple terms, that means people who look promising on the outside but don’t actually deliver anything good. Just as dry ground hopes for rain from passing clouds, we sometimes hope for goodness from those who seem trustworthy. But Jude warns that not everyone is as they…
Reflections on Our Moral Condition and the Hope of Spiritual Renewal Introduction: What Does It Mean to Be “Twice Dead”? “These people are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, blown along by the wind; autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted—twice dead.” (Jude1:12) Have you ever felt like something is…
Understanding the Urgent Call to Stand Firm in Faith Standing Up for What Matters Sometimes, we need a wake-up call—a reminder that not everything is as it seems, and that trouble can creep in quietly. In Jude verses 3–25, we’re given just such a warning. The writer wanted to talk about the good news of salvation, but felt it was even more important to…
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