Why Jesus Told Stories Jesus often taught by telling stories called parables. These were not just simple illustrations. They were wise stories that made people stop, think, and ask, “What is God saying to me?” Jesus used parables to show what the kingdom of God is like and how people should respond to it. Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven…
Many Christians today have good reason to be concerned. We live in a world that often seems less interested in God, less committed to truth, and more focused on personal opinion. Some people see the church as outdated, unhelpful, or even harmful. But we also have to be honest. Sometimes the church has helped create this problem. At times, Christians…
We often hear people say, “Just follow your heart.” It sounds good, but the Bible teaches us that our hearts do not always lead us in the right direction. Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it?” In simple words, our feelings, desires, and thoughts can sometimes fool us. Sometimes our…
We live in a world where everyone has something to say. People share opinions, rumors, warnings, advice, “prophecies,” videos, posts, and headlines every day. Some of it is helpful. Some of it is harmless. But some of it can mislead us, frighten us, confuse us, or pull us away from the truth. The Bible does not tell believers to be…
Opening Scripture: “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters” (Matthew 12:30). Have you ever noticed how easy it is to want a comfortable kind of faith? We may want enough of Jesus to feel secure, but still hold on to our own way. Yet Jesus speaks very clearly to our hearts:…
Discover how Job 23:10 encourages faith when God feels silent, reminding us that trials are not abandonment but part of His refining process. There have been seasons in my life when I have had to walk by faith more than by feeling. Seasons when God felt near and His presence seemed easy to recognize, but also seasons when He felt…
You cannot truly know God’s heart or understand His love for humanity if you do not seek Him or spend time in His Word. God is not hiding from us. He wants to be known. But we cannot learn His ways from a distance. We learn His heart by drawing near to Him, praying, listening, and reading His Word. The…
Day 1: A Broken Relationship “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 To be reconciled to God means a broken relationship can be made whole again. Sin creates distance—it pulls us away and leaves us feeling disconnected. But God never intended for…
When we hear the word “justice,” we may think of courtrooms, punishment, or someone finally getting what they deserve. But God’s justice is much bigger and better than that. God’s justice means He makes things right according to His Word, His wisdom, His righteousness, and His perfect love. Justice is not only about pointing out what is wrong. It is…
