“Now I say, as long as the heir is a child, he does not differ at all from a slave, although he is owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by the father. So we too, when we were children, were held in bondage under the elementary principles of the world. But when…
“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that…
A simple reflection on Amos 5:7 In Amos 5:7, the prophet speaks to leaders who “turn justice into wormwood” and throw righteousness to the ground. Wormwood was a very bitter herb. In the Bible, it often stands for poison, trouble, and deep sorrow. Justice should protect people and make wrong things right. But Israel’s leaders made justice bitter. At the…
Every person is important to God. He created people of every race, family, and community. He gave each person value and purpose. God made all nations, and He wants everyone to seek Him and know Him (Acts 17:26–27). The Bible says that every person is made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). This means that every life…
Nothing is hidden from God. Hebrews 4:13 reminds us that everything is open and uncovered before His eyes. God sees every action, hears every word, and knows every belief and thought within us—even the truths we try to hide from ourselves. This may feel uncomfortable, but it also invites us to come before God with honesty, humility, and a heart…
When you see a cloud rising, you know a storm may be coming. In the same way, when we look around and see hatred, lies, violence, pride, division, injustice, and confusion growing in our nation, we should not ignore it. These things are not small matters before God. They are signs that hearts need to be turned back to Him. …
Many people define themselves by what they have done, who they know, what they own, how they look, or how successful they seem to be. Others may define us the same way. But the Bible reminds us that these things do not last. Appearance fades. Possessions can be lost. Success can change. None of these things truly show who we…
A while back, I wrote a post about George Washington’s warning in his Farewell Address. I’ve been thinking about it again lately, and I wanted to come back to it because his message still feels important today. Washington warned us about the problems that can come from being divided, getting caught up in political fighting, and letting outside influences pull…
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…
