“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18 When the Bible says the gospel seems like foolishness, it does not mean the gospel is foolish. It means that people who are far from God often cannot understand why the cross…
The phrase ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda secundum verbi Dei means, “the church is Reformed and always being reformed according to the Word of God.” In layman’s words, it means the church must never think it has arrived. We must always allow God’s Word to correct us, cleanse us, mature us, and bring us back into alignment with His will. This…
A devotional, practical guide to growing in faith through simple rhythms of prayer, Scripture, worship, and quiet time with God. We live in a world full of noise, hurry, and constant distraction. Most of us are moving fast, scrolling often, and running on empty more than we would like to admit. In that kind of life, it is easy for…
Jesus does not just ask us to let go of things. He invites us to come closer to Him. Many times our hearts are full of things that seem important, safe, or comforting, but Jesus offers us something far better—His love, His presence, and a life built on trust in Him. Following Jesus is not only about giving something up.…
Many people come to the Gospels with habits of reading they have carried for years, often without realizing it. We may have learned to approach Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John mainly as sources of personal comfort, guides for private morality, or answers to what happens after death. Those questions are real, and the Gospels do speak to them. But they…
Sometimes we hear big church words like love, spirit, and light and quietly wonder what they actually mean in real life. What do those words have to do with a stressful week, a hard decision, or a season where faith feels more complicated than simple? The good news is that these truths about God are not meant to stay in theology books. They are…
“Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” — John 13:34 Understanding Christian Values in Everyday Language “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness.” — John 8:12 What if the small choices you make every day could bring more peace, more hope, and more healing into…
Understanding What We Really Put First in Our Lives In John 4:23 (VOICE), Jesus says, “Believe this: a new day is coming—in fact, it’s already here—when the importance will not be placed on the time and place of worship but on the truthful hearts of worshipers.” This powerful idea challenges us to think about what we truly worship in our…
Kindness, Compassion, and the Power of Forgiveness Mercy is one of those words that carries a depth of meaning while also being incredibly relatable in our day-to-day lives. At its core, mercy is a feeling or action of kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. It often shows up when someone chooses to be understanding or kind to someone who has wronged them…
