A Simple Reflection on Why We Can’t Just “Follow Our Hearts” Why Our Conscience Isn’t Always Reliable Most of us have heard the phrase “let your conscience be your guide.” It sounds like good advice, but the truth is, our conscience isn’t a perfect guide. Think of your conscience like a judge that uses the rules you already know. If those rules are wrong…
Why Mercy, a Savior, and a Renewing Spirit Matter More Than Ever Introduction “ These people are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, blown along by the wind; autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted—twice dead.” (Jude 1:12) Have you ever heard the phrase “twice dead”? It’s not something you come…
Reflections on Our Moral Condition and the Hope of Spiritual Renewal Introduction: What Does It Mean to Be “Twice Dead”? “These people are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, blown along by the wind; autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted—twice dead.” (Jude1:12) Have you ever felt like something is…
Understanding the Urgent Call to Stand Firm in Faith Standing Up for What Matters Sometimes, we need a wake-up call—a reminder that not everything is as it seems, and that trouble can creep in quietly. In Jude verses 3–25, we’re given just such a warning. The writer wanted to talk about the good news of salvation, but felt it was even more important to…
Living Out the Call to Share the Gospel, No Matter the Circumstances Introduction There’s a powerful verse tucked into Paul’s second letter to Timothy that speaks right to the heart of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. It says, “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season.” (2 Timothy 4:2) Even though these words were…
“ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 Why There Must Be a Word from God Imagine if someone built an amazing machine—something unique and powerful—and then never gave any instructions or said a word about how to use…
Why Our Past Matters, No Matter What We Choose to Display People often debate whether removing statues, plaques, or certain displays from public places can erase history. Some believe that by taking down these reminders, we’re trying to forget or change what happened. But the truth is, history can’t be erased—no matter what we do with monuments or museums. For…
Reflecting on Today’s Negative Culture and the Believer’s Calling Introduction If you’ve spent even a few minutes scrolling through social media or watching the news lately, you’ve probably felt a heaviness in your heart. Today’s culture seems more negative than ever, especially when it comes to how we speak to and about one another. Public discourse is often filled with harsh words, quick judgments, and…
A Simple Reflection Sometimes, it’s easy to think that freedom is about doing whatever we want—making our own rules, living life our way. But when I think about true freedom, especially in the light of God’s teachings, I realize it’s something much deeper and more beautiful than just following our own impulses. The passage from Hebrews 8:3-5 talks about priests,…
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