Understanding Luke 6:46 in Everyday Language Have you ever heard someone say one thing but do another? Maybe they promise to help but never show up, or claim to be honest but lie when it’s convenient. In Luke 6:46, Jesus asks a question that gets right to the heart of this issue: “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and…
Understanding the Gap Between Beliefs and Biases If you look around today, you might notice that sometimes people who call themselves Christians also demonstrate racial prejudice. Maybe it’s a comment in passing, a joke that just doesn’t sit right, or even actions that exclude or demean others based on their skin color or background. To many, this feels confusing—even shocking.…
What Matthew 16:24 and Matthew 7:16 Mean for Everyday Life Let’s break down two important sayings of Jesus from the Bible and see what they mean in simple terms: Matthew 16:24 – “Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me” In this verse, Jesus tells his followers, “If anyone wants to be my disciple, they must deny themselves, take up their…
A Layman’s Guide to Understanding Christian Values by What They Aren’t When people talk about “Christian values,” it’s easy to get swept up in assumptions, stereotypes, and misunderstandings. Some think it’s all about rules, others think it’s about judgment, and still others might associate it with a particular political stance or cultural tradition. But to truly understand Christian values, it…
What Does It Really Mean? When you hear the phrase “Christian values,” what comes to mind? For many people, it might sound like a set of rules or expectations. But at its heart, the idea of Christian values is about living a life guided by principles found in the teachings of Jesus Christ. These values aren’t just about religion—they’re ways…
Understanding Christian Values in Simple Terms When you hear the phrase “Christian values, what comes to mind? Christian values can sometimes sound complicated or reserved for people who go to church every Sunday or study theology. But at their core, these values are about how we treat each other in daily life, how we see ourselves, and how we try…
Exploring the Power of Inquiry in the Ministry of Christ From the earliest days of His ministry, Jesus stood apart not merely for what He taught, but for how He taught. Among His favorite methods was the artful use of questions—queries that probed beneath the surface, inviting His listeners to wrestle with truth, examine their hearts, and encounter revelation for…
Why Focusing Too Much on Politics Can Distract Us from Living Like Christ For many people today, it feels like politics is everywhere. Whether it’s the news, conversations with friends, or endless updates on social media, the political world is hard to escape. But as followers of Jesus, we are called to a different way of life—one centered not on…
Understanding the Heart of Justice and What Happens When We Lose It “fYou shall not pervert justice. gYou shallnot show partiality, hand you shall notaccept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes ofthe wise and subverts the cause of therighteous.” (Deuteronomy 16:19) What Does “Perverting Justice” Really Mean? Imagine justice as a level playing field where everyone gets a fair shot. When justice is “perverted,” it’s not just a fancy word—it means someone is tilting that field, making it harder for some people and easier for others,…
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