Category: Culture, Society

Whatever Happened to the Gospel? Part 1

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A two-part reflection on reclaiming authentic Christianity and the coming reformation “What has been, it is what will be, and what has been done, it is what will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun.” — Ecclesiastes 1:9 There are moments in history when the Church has to stop and ask a painful question: Whatever happened to…

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My People Are Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge 

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God’s people are not destroyed because they do not have opinions, talent, money, or access to information. Many are destroyed because they lack true knowledge, real understanding, and the ability to recognize spiritual deception. Hosea 4:6 says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” That verse is a serious reminder that when people do not know God’s truth, or…

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How Ignorance Fuels Injustice: A Biblical Call to Truth and Wisdom

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Ignorance may seem harmless at first, but it can do real damage. When people do not know the truth, refuse to learn the truth, or choose to ignore the truth, they can end up hurting others without even realizing how much pain they are causing. That is how ignorance can turn into injustice.  In simple words, injustice happens when people…

Why Spiritual Discernment Matters in a Busy World

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Sometimes we can get so caught up in our day-to-day lives that we don’t realize what is happening around us. We are busy working, taking care of family, paying bills, answering messages, making plans, and trying to keep everything together. Before we know it, our minds are full, our schedules are packed, and our spirits can become dull. That is…

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Spiritual Blindness: When We Think We Can See, but We Still Need God Part 2

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A heart check on seeing beyond religious habits and recognizing the light of Christ.  Spiritual blindness is when a person can be around religious words, church language, Bible verses, and spiritual conversations, yet still not truly see God clearly. It is possible to know about God and still miss His heart. It is possible to practice religion and still not…

How We Fall Short of God’s Glory

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Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” In simple words, this means every one of us has missed God’s perfect standard. No matter how good we try to be, we still struggle with wrong thoughts, selfish choices, pride, anger, jealousy, impatience, and moments when we choose our own way over God’s way.…

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Justice as Love: A Biblical Christian Perspective

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In today’s world, justice is often seen as punishment for wrongdoing or the enforcement of rights and laws. While these ideas have their place, the Bible presents a deeper and more beautiful picture of justice. From a Christian perspective, justice is ultimately an expression of love. God’s justice is not cold, harsh, or detached. It flows from His character. The…

God Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear: Choosing Love Over Division

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It feels like fear has grabbed hold of the American spirit. Everywhere we turn, we are told to be afraid of “the other” — people who look different, worship differently, vote differently, speak another language, come from another country, or live a life we do not fully understand. Fear makes us build walls in our hearts before we ever meet…

When Justice and Government Go Awry

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When justice and government go wrong, ordinary people feel it first. Families feel it. Communities feel it. The poor, the weak, and the unheard often carry the heaviest burden. What should protect people can begin to pressure them. What should be fair can become unfair. What should bring order can create fear, confusion, and pain. In simple words, when leaders…