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…
Living Out the Call to Share the Gospel, No Matter the Circumstances Introduction There’s a powerful verse tucked into Paul’s second letter to Timothy that speaks right to the heart of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. It says, “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season.” (2 Timothy 4:2) Even though these words were…
“ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 Why There Must Be a Word from God Imagine if someone built an amazing machine—something unique and powerful—and then never gave any instructions or said a word about how to use…
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