What “God Will Not Always Strive with Man” Means for Us Today Introduction: Understanding Genesis 6:3 Genesis 6:3 says, “Then the Lord said, ‘My Spirit will not always strive with man, for he is flesh; his days shall be 120 years.’” If you’re not familiar with Bible language, this verse might sound mysterious. But at its heart, it’s a message…
Reflections for a Fresh Start in Faith Introduction: Starting the New Year Right – The Importance of Reflection As a new year begins, many of us set goals, make resolutions, and look for ways to grow and improve. While it’s wonderful to focus on our health, habits, or dreams, there’s an even deeper kind of growth that can change everything:…
How Potential Changes to Civil Rights Protections Reveal What’s at Stake Sometimes, we like to think of justice as a blind force—fair and equal for everyone, no matter who they are. But there are moments in history when the system that’s supposed to protect us seems to turn its back, and that’s when people’s true colors come out for all…
A Plain-Spoken Look at Faith’s Call for Fairness—and America’s Voting Rights Challenge God’s Call for Justice, In Simple Terms If you look at the world’s biggest religions, one thing stands out: God doesn’t just want people to go through the motions of religion; God wants us to live out real justice. That means being honest and fair, showing compassion, and…
Exploring the Enduring Call for Integrity, Equity, and the Pursuit of Righteousness Few biblical phrases carry as much weight and clarity as “Justice, justice you shall pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:20). This simple yet profound command, spoken thousands of years ago, continues to inspire and challenge us to this day. It calls out not just for justice in our goals, but in…
Reflecting on Psalm 89:14 and Our National Values We often hear the phrase “one nation under God” as part of our country’s identity, but have we ever stopped to ask what that truly means? It’s easy to say the words, but living up to them is much harder. If we claim to be under God, shouldn’t we care about what…
Understanding Authority, Obedience, and Our Ultimate Hope When we look at what the Bible says about government, it gives us a picture that’s both practical and full of hope. The idea is simple: governments aren’t just random or man-made; the Bible teaches that God actually sets up rulers and leaders to keep order in society. This means that the people…
How Ancient Words Guide Us Toward Unshakable Foundations Introduction: Prophecy and Change Change is something we all experience in life. Sometimes, it feels like everything is being turned upside down—like renovating a house or living through an earthquake. In the Bible, prophecy often talks about these big changes, not just as scary events, but as ways to prepare us for…
Reflecting on Jesus’ Radical Call to Unconditional Love Introduction: The Challenge of Loving Enemies It’s one thing to love our friends and family, but when Jesus tells us, “Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you” (see Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:44), it can sound downright impossible. This teaching is often called radical for a reason—it goes against…
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