“Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” — Amos 5:24 These words may sound poetic, but their message is very practical. The prophet Amos was speaking to people who were doing religious things on the outside while ignoring what God cared about on the inside. They were gathering for worship, singing songs, and offering sacrifices,…
When I think about freedom, I realize how much I value the ability to make choices for myself. I want to speak honestly, worship freely, and live without unnecessary control. But as I grow in my Christian faith, I am learning that freedom is not simply about doing whatever I want. It is also about asking deeper questions: “Is this…
How we treat people is not a small thing to God. It is not just about being “nice” or having good manners. The way we speak to people, help people, forgive people, and show love to people says a lot about what is going on in our hearts. Jesus taught us to treat others the way we want to be…
In simple terms, this idea is about responsibility. A person cannot be held responsible for something they truly do not have the ability to understand or choose. That is why we do not judge a small child, an infant, or someone who lacks the mental ability to know right from wrong in the same way we judge a grown person…
When I look at many of the challenges we face in America around race and ethnicity, Ephesians 4:18 comes to mind. In simple words, that verse talks about people whose understanding has become darkened, who are separated from the life God wants for them, because their hearts have become hard. That sounds like a spiritual issue, but we see it…
“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” (NIV) In everyday language, equality does not mean that every person has the same talents, strengths, experiences, intelligence, health, background, or opportunities. People are clearly different. Some are stronger, some are faster, some learn quickly, some struggle, some are…
When we say that God is sovereign, we simply mean that God is in charge. He is the highest ruler. He has all power, all authority, and all wisdom. Nothing in heaven or on earth is outside of His rule, and nothing can stop Him from accomplishing His perfect will. First Chronicles 29:11 says, “Thine, O LORD, is the greatness,…
In plain words, it is troubling when leaders try to make people afraid of something that has been part of American law for generations. Birthright citizenship is not a new idea. It comes from the 14th Amendment, which says that people born in the United States and subject to its laws are citizens. The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that principle…
There are seasons when life feels confusing, painful, and unfair. We look around and see suffering, disappointment, loss, and evil, and our hearts quietly wonder, “Lord, why would You allow this?” Those questions can feel heavy, and God is not surprised by our weakness. Yet even in those moments, He gently calls us to trust Him beyond what we can…
