There are Christian leaders today who have become an embarrassment to the kingdom of God. That is not said with joy, anger, or pride, but with grief. A leader in the church is called to point people to Jesus, preach the gospel, live humbly, and help prepare the way of the Lord. But some have traded that holy calling for…
All too often, we take our freedom for granted. We wake up, move through the day, make choices, speak our minds, worship, work, and live as if freedom is something we will always have. But freedom is not small. Freedom is a gift, and every gift should be handled with gratitude. The Bible says, “It is for freedom that Christ…
Romans 6:1–2 asks a serious question in a very simple way: since God is so gracious, should we just keep on sinning? Paul’s answer is strong: absolutely not. God’s grace is not a free pass to stay the same. Grace is God’s loving gift that forgives us, lifts us up, and teaches us how to live differently. Jesus paid for…
When we say that God is sovereign, we simply mean that God is in charge. He is the highest ruler. He has all power, all authority, and all wisdom. Nothing in heaven or on earth is outside of His rule, and nothing can stop Him from accomplishing His perfect will. First Chronicles 29:11 says, “Thine, O LORD, is the greatness,…
When I look at many of the challenges we face in America around race and ethnicity, Ephesians 4:18 comes to mind. In simple words, that verse talks about people whose understanding has become darkened, who are separated from the life God wants for them, because their hearts have become hard. That sounds like a spiritual issue, but we see it…
When we say that God is sovereign, we simply mean that God is in charge. He is the highest ruler. He has all power, all authority, and all wisdom. Nothing in heaven or on earth is outside of His rule, and nothing can stop Him from accomplishing His perfect will. First Chronicles 29:11 says, “Thine, O LORD, is the greatness,…
There are seasons when life feels confusing, painful, and unfair. We look around and see suffering, disappointment, loss, and evil, and our hearts quietly wonder, “Lord, why would You allow this?” Those questions can feel heavy, and God is not surprised by our weakness. Yet even in those moments, He gently calls us to trust Him beyond what we can…
When we look at the world today, it can feel confusing, chaotic, and heavy. There is violence, fear, broken leadership, wars, division, uncertainty, and so much sin around us. Many people are afraid of what may happen next. Even in the church, many are troubled. Some people reject Christ, some churches are losing their way, and some wonder if God…
History has a way of coming back around. As Harry S. Truman once said, “There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.” In plain words, if we refuse to learn from the past, we are likely to repeat its mistakes. America has made serious mistakes before. We have seen racism, fear, division, cruelty, and…
