The church does not belong to pastors, politicians, denominations, or popular movements. The church belongs to Jesus Christ. Scripture says Christ is “the head of the body, the church” (Colossians 1:18), and that God placed all things under His feet and made Him head over all things for the church (Ephesians 1:22). If Christ is the head, then the church…
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you…” — Ephesians 1:18 Living out our Christian faith is not only about the words we speak. It is also about the way we see, the way we love, the way we treat people, and the…
Jesus is still calling His people today. His message is simple, powerful, and urgent: “Come, for all things are now ready” (Luke 14:17). This invitation reminds us that God has prepared salvation, forgiveness, grace, and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Christ has prepared a place for His church. In John 14:2, Jesus said that He was going to prepare a…
Sometimes it seems like people are oblivious to the truth of the gospel. The word oblivious means “not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.” Spiritually, this can happen when people do not see the seriousness of sin, the love of God, or the hope found in Jesus Christ. The Bible says that some minds are…
We are living in a time when a lot of people are quick to point fingers. We see it in politics. We see it in religion. We see it in conversations about race. But the truth is, the harvest around us often reveals the seeds that have been planted in our hearts. Scripture says, “Do not be deceived: God cannot…
One of the most beautiful truths in Scripture is that God did not stay far away from us. He came close. In Jesus, God stepped into our world, took on flesh, and lived a real human life among real people. John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” That means Jesus did not simply appear…
Have you ever been in a season that felt like it was dragging on forever? Maybe you were waiting for an answer, praying for relief, or trying to stay strong while life felt heavy. We have all had moments where we wondered, “Lord, how much longer?” That is why Matthew 24:22 gives us so much hope. Jesus said, “If those…
God is loving, gracious, kind, merciful, and patient. He gives people chance after chance to turn from sin and come back to Him. But God’s love does not mean He ignores evil. God is holy, and He cares about what is right. He frowns on wickedness, injustice, lies, pride, and the kind of evil that hurts others. Psalm 36 shows…
When the world feels dark, confusing, and full of deception, Christians need spiritual discernment. Discernment simply means being able to tell the difference between what is true and what is false, what is from God and what is not. Jesus warned that many people would be deceived and that false prophets would come (Matthew 24:4-5, 11). Paul also reminds us…
