Category: discipleship

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When a Nation Forgets the Fear of the Lord

We are seeing, in a very real way, what happens when a nation loses the fear of the Lord. The unraveling is not only political, social, or economic. It is spiritual. When people no longer honor God, truth becomes blurry, sin becomes normal, and wisdom is replaced with pride. The Bible says, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a…

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What Is the Gospel? The Good News of Jesus Christ

The word gospel means “good news.” But the gospel is not just any good news. It is the good news of what God has done through Jesus Christ to save sinners. There is no more important question than this: What is the gospel? The answer matters because it tells us how we can be made right with God and receive…

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Christian Influence and Politics: Choosing Christ Over Power

It is troubling when people who have gained fame, platforms, and leadership in Christian circles begin to align themselves with political beliefs or movements that do not reflect the heart of God. Influence is not the same as faithfulness. A large following does not always mean a person is walking in truth.  The Bible tells us plainly that God’s grace…

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The Picture-Perfect Life Is Not Always the Real Life

Sometimes we spend so much time trying to make our lives look perfect that we forget to be honest about what is really going on inside. We want the right picture, the right smile, the right words, the right image. We want people to think we are happy, successful, peaceful, and strong all the time. But the truth is, nobody’s…

Knowing God’s Word and His Ways: The Greatest Treasure in Life

What is the best thing in life? What brings more joy, delight, and contentment than anything else? It is knowing God.  God says, “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he…

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Rooted and Grounded in God’s Love

God is not calling us to be merely right. He is calling us to be righteous.  “That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love…” (Ephesians 3:17)  Being right can win an argument, but being righteous reflects Jesus. God wants more than correct words from us. He wants hearts that are surrendered,…

How to Steward the Word God Gives You.

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3) This is one of my favorite scriptures because it reminds me that God is not silent. He invites us to call on Him. He wants us to come close, ask, listen, and trust that He will answer in His…

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How a Willing Heart Helps You Know God’s Truth.

Jesus said, “If anyone is willing to do His will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I speak from Myself” (John 7:17). In plain words, Jesus is saying that the person who truly wants to obey God will begin to recognize God’s truth. Understanding does not come only from studying more, arguing better, or having…

When Hate Becomes Ordinary: A Christian Reflection on Love, Truth, and Mercy

How did hate become so ordinary in a country that says it follows Jesus Christ? How did anger, fear, pride, and division become louder than the words of the Savior who told us to love even our enemies? Jesus said, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). He also said that people would know His…