Living as Kingdom Citizens in a Challenging World We live in a world that can feel loud, divided, and confusing. There are debates about politics, race, money, immigration, rights, justice, and many other serious matters. It is easy to become worried, angry, or distracted. But Jesus gives His people a clear way to live. He says the greatest commandment is…
A while back, I wrote a post about George Washington’s warning in his Farewell Address. I’ve been thinking about it again lately, and I wanted to come back to it because his message still feels important today. Washington warned us about the problems that can come from being divided, getting caught up in political fighting, and letting outside influences pull…
In challenging times like these, it is important to slow down and think carefully about what we hear, what we read, and what we allow to shape our thoughts. We live in a time when political division is loud, opinions are strong, and many conversations quickly turn into “us versus them.” It can become easy to assume the worst about…
Have you ever heard someone say, “Just follow your heart”? It sounds nice, doesn’t it? The phrase usually means we should make choices based on what we truly feel, want, or desire. And sometimes, our heart can help us pay attention to things that matter deeply to us. But here is the truth: our heart is not always a safe…
In today’s episode, we reflect on one of the most powerful openings in all of Scripture: John 1:1–5. Before John tells us about Jesus healing, teaching, dying, and rising again, he first tells us who Jesus is. Jesus is eternal. Jesus is God. Jesus is Creator. Jesus gives life. And Jesus is the light that darkness cannot overcome. Together, we’ll…
Why Jesus Told Stories Jesus often taught by telling stories called parables. These were not just simple illustrations. They were wise stories that made people stop, think, and ask, “What is God saying to me?” Jesus used parables to show what the kingdom of God is like and how people should respond to it. Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven…
Many Christians today have good reason to be concerned. We live in a world that often seems less interested in God, less committed to truth, and more focused on personal opinion. Some people see the church as outdated, unhelpful, or even harmful. But we also have to be honest. Sometimes the church has helped create this problem. At times, Christians…
We often hear people say, “Just follow your heart.” It sounds good, but the Bible teaches us that our hearts do not always lead us in the right direction. Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it?” In simple words, our feelings, desires, and thoughts can sometimes fool us. Sometimes our…
We live in a world where everyone has something to say. People share opinions, rumors, warnings, advice, “prophecies,” videos, posts, and headlines every day. Some of it is helpful. Some of it is harmless. But some of it can mislead us, frighten us, confuse us, or pull us away from the truth. The Bible does not tell believers to be…
