Simple Ways to Reflect Christ’s Heart Each Day If you’ve ever heard someone talk about the “Beatitudes” and felt unsure what they meant, you’re not alone. The word itself sounds fancy, but its meaning is simple and beautiful: blessed attitudes. The Beatitudes are a set of eight statements Jesus made during his famous Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew’s…
Personal Reflections in Everyday Language Sometimes, life feels like a puzzle. There are times when we know exactly where we are heading, and other times when everything seems uncertain and cloudy. That’s when looking inward—taking what some call the “inward journey”—can become so important. This isn’t just about navel-gazing or thinking hard about things; it’s about honestly reflecting on our…
Finding Hope and Purpose When Times Are Tough Let’s be real: it seems like every day the news gets a bit gloomier. Stories about politics and politicians, crime, conflict, and all kinds of trouble fill our screens and social feeds. Many people feel like America—and the world—is in crisis, facing darkness both morally and spiritually. It’s easy to worry that…
Understanding What It Means When God Refines Us Like Gold Introduction: Why Do We Go Through Tough Times? Life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes, we face challenges that seem overwhelming—stress at work, family problems, struggles with health, or feelings of loneliness and doubt. In the middle of these tough times, it’s natural to wonder: Why is this happening?…
Understanding Hard Times Through Faith, Grace, and Perspective Life is full of ups and downs. At times, it feels like the storms just keep rolling in—one challenge stacked on top of another. Maybe you’ve faced heartbreak, loss, anxiety, or disappointment. Sometimes, it’s not just one big thing, but a series of small troubles that add up and make everyday life…
Understanding the Power of God’s Presence Within Us Let’s talk about something truly amazing: the idea that Christ lives in you and me! This isn’t just a churchy phrase or a distant hope—it’s a powerful reality meant for all of us who professes Christ as Lord, right here and right now. God’s Glory Isn’t Far Away—It’s Right Here The Bible…
Simple Wisdom for Living Fully, Even in Hard Times Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, it feels like everything is falling apart—whether it’s trouble in our families, tough news on TV, problems at work or school, or just feeling uncertain about what comes next. In moments like these, it’s normal to wonder, “Where is God? Does He care? What…
A Simple Reflection on Our Nation’s Moral Crisis Let’s talk about something important—something that affects us all, even if we don’t always notice it: spiritual bankruptcy. When you hear the word “bankruptcy,” you probably think of money problems, right? Well, spiritual bankruptcy is just as serious—maybe even more so. It means we’re running low on things like kindness, honesty, and…
Making Sense of a Familiar Figure in Unfamiliar Ways Let’s be honest: most people think they know who Jesus is. Maybe you grew up hearing his name, saw his picture in stained glass, or learned stories about him in Sunday school. Even if you didn’t, you probably have some impression of what Jesus stands for. He’s often thought of as…
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