What the Bible Teaches About Trusting Our Hearts When it comes to understanding ourselves, the Bible has a lot to say—especially about our hearts, or in today’s words, our thoughts and feelings. The ancient writers knew that the human heart can be tricky; sometimes, it even fools us. Why Can’t We Always Trust Our Hearts? Let’s face it: we’ve all…
Reflections on Acts 17:26, 1 Corinthians 13:12, and the Struggles We Share Sometimes, life feels like trying to solve a puzzle with a few missing pieces. We see problems everywhere—arguments between people, unfairness, loneliness—and it can seem impossible to make sense of it all. But what if a big part of the confusion comes from missing the point of why…
A Simple Explanation of a Powerful Phrase Have you ever heard someone say, “God opens doors no one can shut”? It’s a phrase that pops up in conversations, sermons, and even in songs. But what does it actually mean, and where does it come from? Let’s break it down in everyday language. Where Does the Phrase Come From? This phrase…
Why a Wandering Heart Matters and What It Means for Us If you’ve ever felt lost or uncertain in your faith, or maybe just wondered why some warnings in the Bible sound so serious, Hebrews 3:10-11 is a passage that really gets to the heart of the matter. Let’s break it down together, using simple language, and see what this…
The Life of Naaman: A Lesson in Sharing and Faith How a Syrian General’s Journey Reflects the Power of Knowing and Sharing God The story of Naaman, the Syrian general afflicted with leprosy, as recounted in 2 Kings 5, is a profound tale of humility, faith, and the transformative power of sharing knowledge about God. Naaman was a mighty and…
The apostles regularly warned and exhorted the early church about men who develop cleverly devised ideologies that undermine the gospel of Jesus Christ (see 2 Cor. 11:1-4; Gal. 1:6; Eph. 4:14; Col. 2:8). “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit” — Colossians 2:8 The Apostles’ Warning Against False Ideologies In the early days of the church, when…
Simple Thoughts on Denying Yourself, Taking Up Your Cross, and Following Jesus Sometimes the words of Jesus are easy to read but hard to live. When I look at what he says in Mark 8:34—“If anyone wants to follow me, let them deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow me”—I feel both challenged and encouraged. This isn’t some hidden…
A Simple Reflection on What Makes the Church Different “At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the…
Why Paul Talked About the Spirit’s Power Instead of Fancy Words Have you ever listened to someone who spoke so smoothly and persuasively? You almost believed anything they said just because they sounded so smart. In Paul’s time, this impressive speech was common among teachers and philosophers. But when the apostle Paul shared the message of Jesus, he took a…
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