Letting Go of Personal Vengeance and Responding with Goodness ”Never take your own revenge, beloved. Leave room for the wrath of God. It is written, “VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY,” says the Lord.” (Rom. 12:19) You may have experienced being wronged, mistreated, or hurt by someone. In those moments, the urge to get even can be tempting. You may…
Why Retaliation from Those in Power Hurts a Nation—and a Better Way Forward ”Never take your own revenge, beloved. Instead, leave room for the wrath of God. It is written, “VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY,” says the Lord.” (Rom. 12:19) When political leaders rule with vengeance, they seek to punish or “get back at” those they see as enemies. This approach…
Breaking Down the Real Cost of Division and the Path to a Brighter Future Introduction: Character Counts—Even in Politics If you turn on the news or scroll through social media for just a few minutes, it’s clear: America is divided. Arguments rage over every issue imaginable—political parties, policies, personalities—and sometimes it feels like no one is listening to each other…
Understanding 2 Timothy 2:15 in Everyday Life When I first heard someone say, “study to show yourself approved,” I’ll admit, it sounded pretty formal and almost intimidating. I pictured someone buried in stacks of books, striving for some kind of spiritual gold star. But as I’ve thought about it more, I’ve come to see that it’s really down-to-earth advice for…
Simple Words on Trust, Responsibility, and Faith There’s something unsettling when Christian leaders—the people many look up to for hope and guidance—go off track. Whether it’s politics, religion, issues of race, or big questions about America, their words and actions matter. Why? Because leaders shape the way people think, feel, and treat each other. Let’s talk about this in simple…
Beginning around 2017, I sense in my spirit that something was changing America, at least I thought it had changed, but today I realized that history was about to repeat itself in ways that would be mind-boggling. As the months unfolded, subtle currents beneath the surface gained momentum, stirring echoes of bygone eras within the national consciousness. Watching familiar patterns…
A Practical Guide for Everyday People What does it really mean when people talk about “spiritual warfare” and having a “divine vision for the future”? These can sound like big, religious words, but at their core, they’re about understanding the ongoing struggle between good and evil in our world and learning to see the bigger picture God has for all…
A Practical Reflection for Troubled Times Why The Parable of the Sower Matters Today We are living through times of uncertainty and upheaval, especially here in America. The church, and many believers, feel shaken and concerned about the future. In these moments, it’s not unusual to cry out to God for wisdom and direction. Sometimes, the Lord answers by pointing…
Understanding “Seeing in a Mirror Dimly” in Simple Language Have you ever tried to look at yourself in a foggy mirror? Maybe after a hot shower, you catch only a blurry outline—no sharp details, just a fuzzy version of your reflection. That’s the picture the Bible uses in 1 Corinthians 13:12 to describe how we understand God and spiritual things…
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