A balanced look at mercy, accountability, and divine justice When people talk about God, the topics of forgiveness and justice often come up, and they can seem like opposites. Some believe that God’s nature is all about love and mercy, where past mistakes are forgiven and forgotten. Others think of God as a figure of justice, where every action—good or…
Understanding Jesus’ Lament Over Jerusalem and Its Relevance Today Introduction: Setting the Scene in Luke 19:44 In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 19, verse 44, we find Jesus weeping over Jerusalem and uttering these haunting words: “You did not know the time of your visitation.” This moment comes as Jesus approaches the city, surrounded by crowds who celebrate his arrival.…
Understanding key spiritual principles in everyday language Faith is something that goes beyond just believing—it’s about trusting deeply and living in alignment with that trust. When we talk about having a living faith in God’s Word, it means letting God’s teachings truly guide our lives, not as empty words, but as a source of strength and inspiration. This kind of…
Over the past several years, certain truths have stirred deeply in my spirit, reminding me of what truly matters in both our faith and in how we view the world. These reflections center on righteousness, justice, and the importance of preaching the gospel with clarity and conviction. Righteousness and Justice: What Do They Mean for Us? At the heart of…
Living by Faith, Not by Human Achievements Sometimes in life, we rely too much on our own accomplishments, status, or abilities to define our worth or to feel secure. The passage in Philippians 3 helps us understand that true value and purpose come not from what we can achieve on our own, but from knowing and trusting in Jesus Christ.…
A Reflection on the Last Days and Our Role as Believers In 2 Timothy 3, scripture talks about how, in the “last days,” things will get tough for people who want to live for God. It basically says that people will become selfish, greedy, and not care about what’s right. The world will feel less friendly to those who try to stick to good…
Faith isn’t just something you believe in your head—it’s something that changes your life from the inside out. Imagine faith as a strong thread that connects your everyday ups and downs to the promises Christ gives us. When you trust in Him, you find yourself joined with other believers, your heart is changed, and you start to show Christ’s love in how you treat people around you. …
How God’s Immutability Brings Comfort in Uncertain Times In a world that often feels upside down—where right and wrong seem blurred and every day brings new challenges—it’s natural to long for something steady and trustworthy. In the midst of what some might call a “crooked and perverse generation,” the idea that God never changes can bring deep comfort and peace…
Understanding Romans 14:16 and Living Out Its Principle Have you ever done something you believed was right, only to find out it upset someone else? The Bible addresses situations like this in Romans 14:16 (KJV), which says, “Let not your good be evil spoken of.” But what does this mean for everyday life, especially for those wanting to live out…
