Personal Reflection on Faith and the Realities We Inherit Sometimes, we need to pause and take a real, honest look at where we are—both as individuals and as a society. Many of us who consider ourselves people of faith, especially in white Christian communities, have inherited certain ways of thinking and living that go much deeper than we realize. Over…
Faith in Action: More Than Just Words Living out your faith isn’t just about what you believe in your heart or what you say you believe to others – it’s about showing those beliefs through your everyday actions. It means taking the values and teachings of your faith and making them visible in the choices you make, the way you…
Living a Faith That Pleases God Have you ever let your coffee sit too long, only to take a sip and find it’s become disappointingly lukewarm? That’s the image the Bible uses in Revelation 3:16 to describe a certain kind of faith—a faith that’s neither hot and passionate nor cold and honest, but somewhere in the middle, bland and half-hearted.…
A Simple Reflection on Trust, Faith, and God’s Miracles The story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River is one of the most powerful examples of faith and God’s intervention in the Bible. Let’s break it down in simple, everyday language and see what it means for us today. The Picture: Standing at the Edge Imagine you’ve been wandering for…
Understanding God’s Nature, Our Identity, and the Challenge of True Christian Living What Is Righteousness? Righteousness, in simple terms, means being right with God and with others. It’s about living in a way that reflects God’s character—fairness, honesty, kindness, and love. Righteousness isn’t just about following a set of rules; it’s about letting God guide our hearts and actions so…
Why We Need to Be Careful Who We Listen To Have you ever noticed how easy it is to seek out advice from people who tell us exactly what we want to hear? Imagine you’re looking for tips on how to eat healthier, but every article you click on just says, “Eat whatever you want!” It might feel good, but…
Making Sense of Difficult Times and Finding God’s Path Forward In recent years, many of us have watched the world change in ways we never expected. From a global pandemic to political unrest, climate challenges, and deep divisions in our communities, life has been confusing and often overwhelming. As someone who loves the church and cares deeply about our country,…
The Challenge of Discernment In a world brimming with ideas, philosophies, and ideologies, the challenge is not merely in identifying what is persuasive but in discerning what is true. For those seeking to follow the teachings of Christ, the stakes are particularly high, as the message of the gospel is not simply knowledge to be debated but truth to be…
Understanding the Dangers of “Other Gospels” in Simple Terms It’s easy these days to hear all sorts of clever ideas about life, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus. Sometimes these new ways of thinking sound smart, loving, or “fresh”—but if we’re not careful, we can end up believing things that actually pull us away from the real message…
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