Category: Darkness

Spiritual Blindness and Unprincipled Leadership: A Biblical Warning for America

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.” — Isaiah 5:20 Spiritual blindness is not just about failing to see God. It is also about failing to see people clearly. It happens when fear becomes louder than truth, when anger becomes easier than compassion, and when winning matters more…

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

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…

Faith or Fear? What Isaiah 7 Means for Us Today 

Isaiah 7 speaks to people living in a moment of fear. King Ahaz looked around and saw threats on every side. His nation felt unstable, his enemies seemed strong, and the future looked uncertain. That may sound familiar to many people today. In America, many are worried about politics, violence, the economy, division, morality, leadership, and the direction of the…

The Truth About God: Light Without Darkness 

Here is the simple truth: God is not the small, confused, angry, changeable idea that people often make Him out to be. God is pure light. As 1 John 1:5 says, “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” That means there is no evil in Him, no deceit, no cruelty, no corruption, no selfishness, and no…

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Being the Body, Not Grasping for Power 

Over the past several years, I have carried a deep burden in my spirit. I have shared parts of it in blog posts, in prayer, and in conversations with people who are willing to listen. The burden is this: the Church must remember who we are. We are not called to be a political machine. We are not called to…

God’s Image, Human Dignity, and the Moral Cost of Greed

How can we live in a country where people made in God’s image are treated like “the other” — as if they are less worthy, less human, or less deserving of dignity? God calls us to do better.  No person should be looked down on, pushed aside, or treated as disposable because of where they come from, what they look…

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Discerning the Times: A Reflection on the Present Season

We live in a time when so much is changing quickly. The world feels uncertain, noisy, and sometimes confusing. News travels fast. Technology keeps moving forward. Families, churches, and communities are facing new pressures. In moments like these, believers are called not only to notice what is happening, but to ask, “Lord, what are You saying, and how should we…

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You Cannot Harbor Hate and Call It Christian 

It is difficult to reconcile the language of faith with the spirit of bitterness, anger, and contempt that so often marks public and private life. A people may speak the name of Christ, invoke Scripture, and claim devotion to God, yet still harbor a posture that stands opposed to the very character of Jesus. Scripture speaks with sobering clarity on…

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When a Nation Rebels Against Righteousness 

A biblical reflection on partisan power, national decline, and the kind of righteousness that truly makes a people strong.  When a nation mocks righteousness and enthrones power, judgment is no longer distant—it is already at the door.  The Crisis Beneath the Politics  When a nation turns on itself, the problem is deeper than politics. What looks like division on the…