We are seeing, in a very real way, what happens when a nation loses the fear of the Lord. The unraveling is not only political, social, or economic. It is spiritual. When people no longer honor God, truth becomes blurry, sin becomes normal, and wisdom is replaced with pride. The Bible says, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a…
Scripture focus: “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” — 3 John 1:2, KJV This verse is a prayer of love. The Apostle John wrote these words to Gaius, a faithful believer. John wanted him to do well in life, to be healthy in his body, and to…
Scripture focus: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” — Proverbs 16:18 The Bible gives a serious warning about pride. Pride is more than just feeling good about yourself. Pride is when a person thinks, “I know better than everyone else,” or “I do not need God’s help.” That kind of attitude can lead a person…
The kingdom of God is holy, righteous, and just. It is not something we should use to push our own opinions, political sides, religious pride, or racial anger. Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36). That means His kingdom is higher than every earthly system. It does not belong to one party, one culture, one race,…
We are seeing, in a very real way, what happens when a nation loses the fear of the Lord. The unraveling is not only political, social, or economic. It is spiritual. When people no longer honor God, truth becomes blurry, sin becomes normal, and wisdom is replaced with pride. The Bible says, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a…
The freedom I discovered in my mid-thirties gave me a whole new outlook on life. It changed the way I saw myself. It helped me understand who I was, but even more, it helped me see who I am in Christ. For many years, I thought freedom meant being able to do whatever I wanted. But as I grew in…
Jesus said, “If anyone is willing to do His will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I speak from Myself” (John 7:17). In plain words, Jesus is saying that the person who truly wants to obey God will begin to recognize God’s truth. Understanding does not come only from studying more, arguing better, or having…
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…
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…
