Category: bible

Winding river through cracked desert land with sunset and mountains

Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters 

“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” — Amos 5:24  There is a lot of injustice in the world today. We see it in politics, racism, poverty, unfair treatment, abuse, broken communities, lack of health care, crime, homelessness, and people being ignored simply because they are poor, elderly, addicted, imprisoned, or powerless. It can…

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Reviving the Church: Embracing the Authentic Gospel Message 

The Bible says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” — Matthew 5:6  To hunger and thirst for righteousness simply means to want God more than anything else. It means we are not satisfied with just looking religious, hearing encouraging words, or going through church routines. We want what is right in God’s…

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Breaking Free: The Danger of Repeating Past Mistakes

One of the most dangerous things a nation can do is forget what once wounded it.  We can break free from destructive patterns, survive painful seasons, and learn hard lessons—only to be tempted to run right back to the same anger, pride, division, fear, and foolishness that hurt us before.  Scripture says, “As a dog returns to its vomit, so…

Awake to the Light: A Call to Spiritual Vigilance

“For you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So, then, let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6  I first wrote about this in 2018, but I feel led to revisit it now. The world around…

How to Seek God’s Wisdom in Uncertain Times

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. — James 1:5  We are living in uncertain times. Many people are asking, “What is happening?” and “What should I do?” The good news is that God has not left us without help. He invites us…

You Are a New Creation in Christ

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17  Your identity in Christ is one of the most important truths you can know. It means understanding who God says you are, not just who people say you are, what your past says about…

The Call to Holiness: Living Set Apart in a Busy World

Holiness is one of the clearest windows into the heart of God. In simple terms, holiness means being set apart, sacred, and wholly belonging to Him. Whatever God touches with His presence is no longer ordinary. It becomes holy because He is there. That is the wonder of holiness: it is not merely a religious idea, but the beauty of…

God’s Way of Truth

he Bible teaches us that God is the God of truth. That means God does not lie, He does not change, and He does not fail. What He says is true. What He promises is sure. What He does is right. In a world where people change their minds, break promises, and argue over what is true, God remains steady…

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Flourish Like a Palm Tree: Spiritual Growth in Challenging Times

“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” — Psalm 92:12 In simple words, this verse means that people who live in a way that honors God may face hard times, but they will not be destroyed by them. Instead, they will keep growing, stay strong, and become a blessing to others.…