“The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me.” — Psalm 138:8 “He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” — Philippians 1:6 Philippians 3:12 brings comfort to my heart. Paul says, in simple words, “I keep reaching for the life Christ has called me to, because Christ Jesus has already…
Understanding Strength Through Vulnerability Have you ever felt like you just did not have enough strength to handle everything life was throwing at you? Maybe you were tired, stressed, overwhelmed, or facing a situation that felt too heavy to carry. If so, you are not alone. Everyone has moments when weakness feels bigger than strength. But the Bible gives us…
When a foundation starts to crumble, everything built on top of it becomes unstable. Walls crack. Floors shift. Doors no longer close the way they should. What once felt safe begins to feel uncertain. The same thing happens in life. When truth is ignored, when fairness is pushed aside, and when people stop caring about what is right, the foundation…
Sometime ago I read an article that said the world is a mess. It talked about wars, suffering, broken governments, greed, hatred, lawlessness, climate troubles, dangerous weapons, and many other things that make the future feel dark and uncertain. As I read it, I was reminded that the Bible already told us there would be times of great darkness in…
Habakkuk was a prophet who lived in a troubled time. He saw sin, violence, injustice, and confusion around him. He asked God honest questions because he could not understand why evil seemed to continue and why God seemed silent. Habakkuk 1:2 says, “O Lord, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear!” His questions came from a burdened…
“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not…” — 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ. It tells us that Jesus died for our sins, rose again, and gives salvation to everyone who…
Many Christians, including me, can sense that we are living in serious times. Jesus said, “Behold, I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:12), and again He said, “Yes, I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:20). He warned us to be ready because “the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Matthew 24:44). Whether His return is near…
Scripture Focus: “Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom… but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me… that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.” — Jeremiah 9:23-24, KJV Righteousness is one of…
The word “gospel” simply means “good news.” But over time, many people have heard so many religious words, church traditions, personal opinions, and cultural arguments that the good news can start to feel buried. To rediscover the true gospel message, we do not need a new version of Christianity. We need to return to the heart of the message Jesus…
