Reflections on Hebrews 6:1-20 The passage in Hebrews 6 challenges believers to move beyond the foundational teachings of the faith and press forward toward maturity in Christ. It calls for a deepening of understanding and a commitment to growth, urging us not to dwell solely on the elementary principles but to build upon them. This profound instruction inspires self-examination and…
Why Authenticity in the Message of Christ is Crucial In a world increasingly drawn to comfort and positivity, the temptation to sugar-coat the message of the gospel has grown. This practice involves presenting the gospel in a watered-down, overly simplified, or excessively positive manner, often to avoid discomforting truths. While this approach may appear compassionate or strategic, it carries profound…
Preserving the True Message for Everyone Introduction The gospel is a message from God about hope, love, and second chances. It’s been a source of comfort and guidance for people for centuries, teaching us to be humble, forgive others, and love without limits. But, like anything important, the message of the gospel is not immune to being misunderstood or misused. Over time,…
A Simple Reflection on Self-Deception, Motivation, and Emotional Influence for Living Authentically Introduction You may have heard people say, “our hearts can be deceitful.” This idea pops up in religion, philosophy, and psychology, and basically means that our feelings and desires aren’t always telling us the whole truth. Whether you’re interested in spiritual matters, enjoy deep thinking, or just want to understand yourself better, realizing that…
How Knowing Jesus Sets Us Truly Free Introduction: The Enduring Promise of John 8:32 There’s something about the words of Jesus in John 8:32 that feels both powerful and deeply comforting: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” In just a few words, Jesus offers a promise that has echoed through centuries—a promise of spiritual…
Understanding Isaiah 1:3 and Its Meaning for Our Lives Today Have you ever found yourself searching for your keys, only to realize they’ve been in your pocket the whole time? Sometimes, what’s most important is right in front of us, but we don’t see it. That’s a bit like what God is saying in the Bible through the phrase, “My…
As followers of Christ, we are called to be the light of the world, to embody faith, hope, and love in every facet of our lives. In this critical moment, we find ourselves faced with the sobering reality that many among us—both within the church and in society at large—are being drawn into ideologies that divide, distort, and distract us…
Making Sense of Conformity and Real Change in Everyday Life What Does “Conforming to the World” Really Mean? Let’s start simply: to conform means to fit in with the crowd. For Christians, this often means slipping into the habits, values, or attitudes that are common in our culture—even when those things don’t really match up with what Jesus taught. Sometimes,…
How Voluntary and Involuntary Influences Shape Us—and Why It Matters We often hear about “conformity,” but what does it really mean? Put simply, conformity is about how we end up going along with the crowd. There are two main ways this happens. Two Ways We Conform 1. Voluntary Conformity: Making a Choice Sometimes, we choose to support certain political ideas,…
