A Simple Reflection on God’s Promise of Security and Hope When God Makes an Announcement When you read the words, “Therefore thus saith the Lord – God,” in the Bible, think of it like a big public announcement. It’s God’s way of saying, “Listen up! Something very important is coming.” In this case, the message is about tough times ahead—God’s…
Understanding Our Need for Relationships and Wholeness Introduction: Why We Need Each Other Ever felt alone in a crowd, or wondered if you truly fit in? That’s something we all face. Deep down, every person wants to belong—to feel accepted, understood, and loved. Whether we’re sharing a meal with family, laughing with friends, or worshiping at church, our connections make…
A Reflection on Jeremiah 9:23-24 Introduction: The Temptation to Boast Let’s be honest—most of us have felt proud of something at one time or another. Maybe it’s a diploma hanging on the wall, a job promotion, a shiny new car, or even just being the one people turn to for answers. In our world, there’s a constant pull to prove…
Embracing a Living, Growing Faith Every Day When I think about what it means to “build up your most holy faith,” as Jude encourages in Jude 1:20-21, I picture faith not as a one-time thing, but as a lifelong project—like tending a garden or working on a house that’s always being improved. This passage isn’t just advice to believe, but…
Understanding Spiritual Battles in Simple Terms What Is Spiritual Conflict? An Everyday Perspective Sometimes, life’s struggles go deeper than what we see on the surface. From the Christian point of view, the real battle isn’t just between people or groups—it’s a spiritual one happening behind the scenes. According to the Bible, our true fight isn’t against other individuals, countries, or…
Understanding 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 in Everyday Language Introduction When the Apostle Paul wrote to the early Christians in Corinth, he wanted them to understand a simple but powerful truth: the greatest battles we face in life aren’t fought with fists, swords, or guns, but with spiritual tools given to us by God. In 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Paul explains that God…
A Layman’s Perspective on Division, Choices, and Consequences Sometimes, when I turn on the news or scroll through social media, I can’t help but feel discouraged by all the arguing and division I see in our country. As a Christian it clear that we’re not really living as “one nation under God,” like we say we are. The way we…
A Thoughtful Look at Spiritual Deception and Biblical Warnings Introduction: Why Talk About Deception in the Last Days? When you hear the phrase “the last days,” it might sound mysterious or even a little scary. But the Bible talks a lot about what will happen as the world moves closer to its end, and one of the biggest themes is…
Understanding God’s Control and Our Shared Humanity God Is in Charge Acts 17:26 says that God made every nation from one person, decided when they would live, and set the boundaries for where they would be. In simple terms, this means God is in control of the world and everything that happens. He is like the director of a huge,…
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