Key Scripture: “Therefore give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” — Matthew 22:21 Jesus’ words in Matthew 22 are often quoted in conversations about taxes, government, and civic responsibility. But if we stop there, we may miss the deeper invitation hidden in His response. When Jesus looked at the coin…
God created every person with a heart that worships. Deep inside, we all give our love, attention, trust, and devotion to something. The question is not whether we will worship. The real question is who or what has the first place in our hearts. From the beginning, God made us for Himself. We were created to know Him, walk with…
Living as Kingdom Citizens in a Challenging World We live in a world that can feel loud, divided, and confusing. There are debates about politics, race, money, immigration, rights, justice, and many other serious matters. It is easy to become worried, angry, or distracted. But Jesus gives His people a clear way to live. He says the greatest commandment is…
Have you ever heard someone say, “Just follow your heart”? It sounds nice, doesn’t it? The phrase usually means we should make choices based on what we truly feel, want, or desire. And sometimes, our heart can help us pay attention to things that matter deeply to us. But here is the truth: our heart is not always a safe…
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 Some people see the church as outdated, unhelpful, or even harmful.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:…
