Category: Discernment

Living Wisely in a Challenging World

Living Wisely and Gently in a Challenging World Matthew 10:16 is a striking verse where Jesus tells his followers, “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves.” It’s a vivid image—being as vulnerable as sheep surrounded by hungry wolves. But Jesus doesn’t leave his disciples unprepared; He gives…

The Holy Spirit: God’s Presence and Power Revealed

Discovering the Person of the Holy Spirit in Scripture Introduction: The Unique Knowledge from Scripture Have you ever wondered what God is really like? While we can learn a lot about God by looking at creation or thinking deeply, there are some things we could never figure out on our own. That’s where the Bible, or Scriptures, step in. The…

Living by Faith in Uncertain Times: Lessons from Habakkuk for America Today

How Faith, Wisdom, and Vision Can Guide Us Through National and Global Challenges In the midst of heated debates about America’s origins, it’s easy to get lost in arguments over whether our nation was founded as a Christian nation. But perhaps the more pressing question is not about our past, but about our present—and our future. What does it mean…

Authentic Christianity and the Danger of Shallow Faith

A Reflection on 2 Timothy 3:1-13 in Today’s World We don’t need to look far to see that the world around us is becoming more complicated and, at times, downright troubling. It seems like every day brings new challenges and reveals more about the state of people’s hearts and values. The Bible, specifically in 2 Timothy 3:1-13, gives us a…

What Do Troubling Times Reveal About America?

Thoughts on Family Separation, Protest Violence, Political Paralysis, and the Call for Compassionate Leadership The relentless stream of unsettling headlines in recent years can feel overwhelming, each story carrying a weight of sadness, injustice, or bewilderment. As these events accumulate, I find myself reflecting on what they truly reveal about our nation. Are we facing an era of unprecedented hardship,…

What Happened to the Gospel? 

A Simple Explanation for Today’s World  Have you ever wondered, “Whatever happened to the gospel?” This question has been on my mind since 2020, and it keeps coming up as I see the struggles people are facing both across the country and in their personal lives. With all the different messages out there, sometimes it feels like the true message…

Called to Be Saints: A Spiritual Awakening – Part 2

“God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.” (Hebrews 6:3 NIV) The modern church stands at a pivotal moment, wrestling with questions of identity that have diminished its strength and impact in a world yearning for genuine transformation. Countless believers move through life unaware of the deep reality of who they are in Christ. However, Scripture assures us that…

Called to Be Saints: A Spiritual Awakening

Called To Be Saints Love the LORD, All You His Saints “Love the LORD, all you his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride.” Psalm 31:23 The term “saint” rarely comes up in discussions about God’s people these days, even though it carries deep meaning for our identity as followers of Christ.…