We live in a world that knows how to make things look beautiful. Buildings can be grand, rooms can be decorated, clothes can be impressive, and people can carefully present themselves in ways that look successful, polished, and put together. But the outside of a thing does not always tell the truth about what is happening on the inside. A…
Ethical leadership is not limited to boardrooms, courtrooms, or public office. It is the steady practice of honesty, accountability, fairness, humility, and service in places where decisions affect other people’s lives. Research and public ethics guidance consistently connect ethical leadership with trust, transparency, accountability, and stronger institutional culture, especially in government and public service. When leaders act with integrity, they do…
When we put our faith in Jesus, the Bible says we become part of God’s family. That means God is not far away or distant—He becomes our Father, and other believers become our brothers and sisters in Christ. This is not a temporary connection. It is an eternal family built on God’s love, grace, and promise. In God’s house, there…
Discover what it means to know God personally through His Word, His love, and a life of daily trust and obedience. There is a big difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him. You can know facts about a place by reading a map, or facts about a person by hearing stories. But to really know someone, there must…
Embracing God’s Greater Plans Through Humble Understanding Introduction: More Than Just Knowing Facts There’s a saying I’ve held on to throughout this journey of getting to know God: “My Father would not have me ignorant.” At first glance, it sounds like a call to study hard and fill your head with facts, but over the years, I’ve come to realize…
It’s easy to feel discouraged by how divided the world can seem. We see people separated by race, nationality, politics, class, and countless other labels. But the Bible tells a very different story about who we are. It says we were all made by the same God, come from the same human family, and carry the same God-given worth (Genesis…
Why the people of God—not the place—reveal the heart, unity, and living presence of Christ in the world. What if one of the most important truths about faith has been hiding in plain sight? The church is not first a place we attend, but a people we become in Christ. That truth stirs the soul because it reminds us that…
“You Are a Chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation” Introduction The statement, “you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,” found in 1 Peter 2:9, speaks powerfully to the identity and calling of Christians. Written by the Apostle Peter, this verse reminds believers that they have been intentionally selected by God, elevated in dignity, given…
Learn how to live by faith, not feelings, and trust God when emotions shift. A simple Christian reflection on steady confidence, prayer, waiting, and God’s promises. Why confidence in God matters more than how we feel Living by faith, not by feelings, means choosing to trust God even when our emotions are all over the place. Some days we feel…
