How Extremism, Misinformation, and Arrogance Hurt Our Communities—and What Scripture Teaches Introduction: Why Our Conversations Matter Just a few years ago, it felt like people could have real conversations—even with those they didn’t agree with. Whether at a town meeting or around the dinner table, there seemed to be a spirit of respect and a willingness to listen. Today, though,…
Simple Thoughts on Unity, Worldly Distractions, and God’s Plan for the Future Have you ever stopped to think about how easy it is to get fooled these days? I was thinking about what the Bible says about the end times, and how so many people could be led astray. There’s so much noise around us—arguments about race, immigration, even mixing…
A Reflection on Today’s Challenges In our world today, it often feels like truth is hard to find. Many people experience confusion, mistrust, and division. When we talk about widespread deception, we’re referring to the ways in which ideas, attitudes, and beliefs can lead many away from what is good, honest, and unifying. The Seven Churches of Asia Minor: A…
How to Tell What’s Really from God What Does “Try the Spirit by the Spirit” Really Mean? If you’ve ever heard someone talk about “trying the spirit by the spirit,” it’s basically advice to not believe everything you hear—even if it sounds spiritual or holy. Instead, we should check what people say about faith to see if it actually matches…
Reflections From 2016 to Today: Seeing the Crisis, Living the Promise Introduction: Looking Back, Looking Around Sometimes, it’s only when we look back that we see how much things have changed. I remember in 2016, watching the news and pondering about the strange times we lived in. Even then, it felt as though the fabric of American culture was deeply…
Contemplative Look at History, Prophecy, and Our Present Age Introduction The world today feels turbulent. As we look at America and the broader global stage, news headlines scream of conflict, division, and uncertainty. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, wondering how we got here and what comes next. In these moments, many people turn to the Bible—not just for comfort, but…
Reflections from Habakkuk for Unsteady Times Let’s be real—most of us crave stability. We want to know what’s coming next, to feel safe and secure. But living by faith? That often means stepping into the unknown, trusting God even when the path ahead is foggy. There’s a tension there—the comfort of certainty versus the adventure (and sometimes anxiety) of faith. The story of Habakkuk, a prophet…
Finding Strength and Comfort in God’s Boundless Reliability Faith is like a sturdy bridge connecting us to God—a lifeline stretching from our uncertain world to His unwavering love. It’s not just a word we toss around in church; it’s the daily trust that God is who He says He is and will do what He’s promised. When life gets bumpy, faith gives us something solid to…
How Life’s Challenges Can Lead Us Toward Hope and Transformation Introduction: Life’s Unexpected Challenges and the Comfort of Isaiah 30:20-21 Life has a way of surprising us. Sometimes, those surprises are filled with joy—birthdays, new beginnings, celebrations. But other times, they come in the form of challenges we never asked for or expected. In those tough moments, it’s easy to feel lost,…
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