Category: Commitment

The Cry of the Soul for the Living God

There is a deep hunger in every person whose heart has been touched by the Holy Spirit. It is more than curiosity. It is more than wanting answers to hard questions. It is the soul reaching out for God Himself. We can learn many things about God with our minds, and that is good. But knowledge alone cannot satisfy the…

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You Must Be Born Again: Why the New Birth Matters Eternally

When Jesus spoke to Nicodemus, He did not begin with a long speech. He simply said, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). Then He made it even plainer: “Ye must be born again” (John 3:7). Those words are simple, but they are also serious. Think about Nicodemus for a moment. He…

Trusting God When the World Is Shifting

In a world filled with noise and uncertainty, God’s Word remains our constant source of hope, wisdom, and peace. Let us journey together in faith and discover His purpose for our lives.  As I was thinking about the shifting and changes happening in different countries, I was reminded of a powerful truth: there is no shifting, confusion, or chaos in…

Religion According to God: Faith That Shows Up in Love 

Some people may feel like religion is making a comeback in our country—bigger, louder, and stronger than it has been in many years. But we still have to ask an honest question: is it the kind of religion God is actually looking for?  James 1:27 says, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look…

How to Choose Faith Over Complaining

Murmuring and complaining may feel like a way to let out frustration, but the truth is, they do not really change anything. Complaining does not fix the problem. It does not make our faith stronger. It does not give God glory. Most of the time, it only keeps our minds stuck on what hurts, what went wrong, and what feels…

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What Is the Gospel? The Good News of Jesus Christ

The word gospel means “good news.” But the gospel is not just any good news. It is the good news of what God has done through Jesus Christ to save sinners. There is no more important question than this: What is the gospel? The answer matters because it tells us how we can be made right with God and receive…

Finding True Freedom in Christ

The freedom I discovered in my mid-thirties gave me a whole new outlook on life. It changed the way I saw myself. It helped me understand who I was, but even more, it helped me see who I am in Christ. For many years, I thought freedom meant being able to do whatever I wanted. But as I grew in…

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Christian Influence and Politics: Choosing Christ Over Power

It is troubling when people who have gained fame, platforms, and leadership in Christian circles begin to align themselves with political beliefs or movements that do not reflect the heart of God. Influence is not the same as faithfulness. A large following does not always mean a person is walking in truth.  The Bible tells us plainly that God’s grace…

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The Picture-Perfect Life Is Not Always the Real Life

Sometimes we spend so much time trying to make our lives look perfect that we forget to be honest about what is really going on inside. We want the right picture, the right smile, the right words, the right image. We want people to think we are happy, successful, peaceful, and strong all the time. But the truth is, nobody’s…