Why Jesus Told His Followers Not to Panic Amid Global Turmoil Breaking Down Matthew 24:6 in Everyday Language Matthew 24:6 is a verse in the Bible where Jesus talks to his disciples about what’s to come in the future. He tells them that they will hear about wars and rumors of wars, but they shouldn’t be alarmed or scared. These…
Understanding the Real Causes of Arguments—and How to Move Beyond Them Have you ever found yourself in a heated argument and, afterward, wondered, “How did it even get to this point?” Quarrels seem to pop up everywhere: in families, at work, between friends, and even among strangers online. It’s puzzling how quickly things can spiral, especially over matters that may…
Why Our Love for God — Not Our Differences — Holds Us Together Introduction: Political Pettiness and Its Impact Have you ever noticed how easy it is for arguments and petty squabbles to take center stage in our conversations, especially when it comes to politics? From social media to dinner tables, even the smallest differences can spark heated debates. This…
How Extremism, Misinformation, and Arrogance Hurt Our Communities—and What Scripture Teaches Introduction: Why Our Conversations Matter Just a few years ago, it felt like people could have real conversations—even with those they didn’t agree with. Whether at a town meeting or around the dinner table, there seemed to be a spirit of respect and a willingness to listen. Today, though,…
A Down-to-Earth Reflection on Unity, Purpose, and the Gospel We’re All In This Together Have you ever stopped and wondered what it would look like if all believers—no matter where we come from, what language we speak, or what our backgrounds are—were truly united? As I’ve been thinking about the phrase “That They May Be One,” it keeps hitting me…
Simple Thoughts on Unity, Worldly Distractions, and God’s Plan for the Future Have you ever stopped to think about how easy it is to get fooled these days? I was thinking about what the Bible says about the end times, and how so many people could be led astray. There’s so much noise around us—arguments about race, immigration, even mixing…
Why We Hurt Ourselves and How God’s Wisdom Offers a Better Way Introduction: The Universal Struggle with Folly Let’s be honest—we’ve all made choices we regret. Sometimes, we look back and wonder, “What was I thinking?” The Bible calls these moments “folly,” and it’s a struggle that’s as old as humanity itself. The Book of Proverbs, along with other parts…
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…
How to Tell What’s Really from God What Does “Try the Spirit by the Spirit” Really Mean? If you’ve ever heard someone talk about “trying the spirit by the spirit,” it’s basically advice to not believe everything you hear—even if it sounds spiritual or holy. Instead, we should check what people say about faith to see if it actually matches…
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