A Reflection on Today’s Challenges In our world today, it often feels like truth is hard to find. Many people experience confusion, mistrust, and division. When we talk about widespread deception, we’re referring to the ways in which ideas, attitudes, and beliefs can lead many away from what is good, honest, and unifying. The Seven Churches of Asia Minor: A…
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Lessons from History: Finding Truth in Turbulent Times
Contemplative Look at History, Prophecy, and Our Present Age Introduction The world today feels turbulent. As we look at America and the broader global stage, news headlines scream of conflict, division, and uncertainty. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, wondering how we got here and what comes next. In these moments, many people turn to the Bible—not just for comfort, but…
Returning to the Heart of the Gospel: A Reflection on Faith Politics and Religion
Finding Our Way Back to the Heart of the Gospel Introduction: The Famous Question—“Who Has Bewitched You?” Every so often, a question from the Bible jumps off the page and feels like it was written just for our time. One of those is found in Galatians 3:1, where the Apostle Paul asks, “Who has bewitched you?” It’s a strong and…
Understanding Toxicity in Families: The Power of Perception and Response
A Simple Reflection on What Makes Family Relationships Feel Toxic When we think about things being “toxic” in families, we often imagine loud arguments, harsh words, or long-held grudges. While these can certainly make family life difficult, there’s another layer that’s easier to overlook: how we see and react to what happens around us. Sometimes, it’s not just what’s said…
Deception in the Last Days: Staying Anchored in Truth
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…
Don’t Let Revenge Rule Your Heart
A Simple Reflection on Vindictiveness and the Power of Forgiveness Have you ever been so hurt by someone that all you could think about was how to get back at them? Maybe you played out a conversation in your mind where you finally “put them in their place,” or you imagined ways to make them feel the pain you felt.…
Exploring Human Nature: The Heart’s Reality
Facing the Reality of Human Nature and the Path to Hope The Human Heart: A Portrait from Ecclesiastes 9:3 Ecclesiastes 9:3 delivers a sobering message: “The hearts of the children of man are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that they go to the dead.” This verse compels us to examine the…
What Truly Defiles? Understanding Spiritual Purity in Scripture
From Ritual Laws to the Heart: Jesus’ Redefinition of Defilement Introduction: Definition of Defilement in Scripture In the Bible, the concept of defilement is deeply significant. To be “defiled” means to be made impure or unclean, and Scripture addresses this idea in spiritual, moral, and ritual dimensions. While ritual impurity involves external acts and conditions, true defilement, according to Jesus,…
What Truly Defiles Us? The Power of Our Words and the Condition of Our Hearts Part 2
Reflections on Verbal Violence, Name Calling, and Jesus’ Teachings About Purity Recently, I came across a news article describing a female commentator’s deep disappointment with how the President repeatedly uses harsh words—calling female journalists “obnoxious,” “terrible,” “stupid,” “nasty,” “ugly,” “insubordinate,” and even “piggy.” What really struck me was not just the words themselves, but the concern that such language, when…
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