Jesus said that anyone who hears His words and obeys them is like a wise person who built a house on the rock. That house may face rain, wind, and storms, but it will not fall because its foundation is strong. In the same way, our lives need the right foundation. The only foundation that can truly hold us is…
Key Scripture: “Therefore give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” — Matthew 22:21 Jesus’ words in Matthew 22 are often quoted in conversations about taxes, government, and civic responsibility. But if we stop there, we may miss the deeper invitation hidden in His response. When Jesus looked at the coin…
God created every person with a heart that worships. Deep inside, we all give our love, attention, trust, and devotion to something. The question is not whether we will worship. The real question is who or what has the first place in our hearts. From the beginning, God made us for Himself. We were created to know Him, walk with…
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…
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…
