One of the greatest truths in Scripture is that God is loving, gracious, merciful, kind, and patient. His love reaches beyond what we can fully comprehend. Yet the Bible is equally clear that God does not overlook, excuse, or approve of wickedness and evil. Because God is holy and righteous, He opposes sin and will ultimately judge it. Psalm 36…
When people look at America today, many feel uneasy. There is division, distrust, moral confusion, debt, violence, and a sense that something important has been slipping away for a long time. For Christians, that raises a serious question: if the Bible teaches that nations rise and fall, should we really be shocked that after 250 years America seems to be…
We all see what is happening in our nation right now. There is hurt, anger, division, fear, and confusion all around us. Many people are tired. Many are grieving. Many are trying to find the right words to say, while others are wondering if anything will ever really change. In moments like these, it can be easy to respond the same way the world responds—with frustration, blame, silence, or…
When the Bible talks about “the god of this age,” it is not saying Satan is equal to God. He is not. God is still Lord over everything. God is still in control. God still has the final word. What the Bible is showing us is that Satan has temporary influence in this present world. His influence shows up through…
Key Verse: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18 “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”…
Discernment is one of the most important gifts we need in this present time. Jesus rebuked the people of His day because they could read the weather but could not understand the spiritual meaning of the moment they were living in. He said, “You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that…
“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…
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…
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…
