How did hate become so ordinary in a country that says it follows Jesus Christ? How did anger, fear, pride, and division become louder than the words of the Savior who told us to love even our enemies? Jesus said, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). He also said that people would know His…
The church and the nation are both in a serious place. Many people have moved away from what is right. We have become too comfortable with sin, too proud in our own ways, and too slow to listen to God. The church is supposed to be a light, but too often we have acted like the world. We have chased…
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…
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…
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…
Why Jesus Told Stories Jesus often taught by telling stories called parables. These were not just simple illustrations. They were wise stories that made people stop, think, and ask, “What is God saying to me?” Jesus used parables to show what the kingdom of God is like and how people should respond to it. Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven…
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 live in a world where everyone has something to say. People share opinions, rumors, warnings, advice, “prophecies,” videos, posts, and headlines every day. Some of it is helpful. Some of it is harmless. But some of it can mislead us, frighten us, confuse us, or pull us away from the truth. The Bible does not tell believers to be…
