Scripture Reading: Genesis 22:1-19 The Story in Simple Words Abraham was a man who believed God. God had promised Abraham that he would have a son, and that son was Isaac. Isaac was very special to Abraham because he was the son God had promised. One day, God tested Abraham. He told Abraham to take Isaac to a mountain and…
Understanding What We Really Put First in Our Lives In John 4:23 (VOICE), Jesus says, “Believe this: a new day is coming—in fact, it’s already here—when the importance will not be placed on the time and place of worship but on the truthful hearts of worshipers.” This powerful idea challenges us to think about what we truly worship in our…
Learning from Galatians 5:15 and Choosing Unity Over Division Introduction: The Rise of Judgment Online Social media has become a powerful platform for sharing ideas, connecting with others, and voicing opinions. Yet, in recent years, it’s also turned into a battleground of harsh judgments and biting criticism, especially among public leaders. It’s easy to scroll through your feed and find…
Making Sense of a Well-Known Bible Phrase Where Does the Phrase Come From? The saying “nation will rise against nation” comes from the Bible, specifically Matthew 24:7. Here, Jesus is talking to His disciples on the Mount of Olives, explaining what signs will show the end of the world is near. He mentions wars, famines, and earthquakes as part of…
The Power of Words: Addressing Racism, Toxic Rhetoric, and Violence Guidance from Biblical Wisdom Words possess an immense power to shape the world around us. They can heal or harm, inspire or destroy, unite or divide. In the face of modern challenges such as racism, toxic rhetoric, and the violence that often results from them, the wisdom of scripture provides…
A Clear and Simple Guide to Spiritual Awareness and the Dangers of Mixing Faith with Politics Let’s talk about two important topics that often come up in conversations about faith: the fallacy of Christian Nationalism and what it really means to “not be ignorant of Satan’s devices.” We’ll break these ideas down into plain language, so anyone can understand their…
Christians can be very pharisaical in their judgement of others and what God may be doing through them. I was reading an article on CBN News about whether Lauren Daigle considers herself a Christian artist or artist. The focus seems to be coming from her appearances on secular TV shows such as Ellen DeGeneres. She was also criticized for how…
