Category: Knowing God

Rooted and Grounded: A Reflection on Colossians 2:7

This podcast reflects on Colossians 2:7, emphasizing the importance of being deeply rooted and established in faith in Jesus Christ, growing spiritually, and living with gratitude. Rooted in Christ: Being “rooted” in Jesus is likened to a tree’s deep roots that provide stability, nourishment, and resilience through life’s challenges. This connection to Christ sustains believers spiritually beyond superficial beliefs. Built…

Restoration, Reformation, and Revival: Rediscovering the Heart of the Church

Exploring Spiritual Themes, Biblical Symbolism, Unity, and Generosity for Today’s Church Over the past decade and a half, three spiritual themes have echoed across churches worldwide: restoration, reformation, and revival. These ideas aren’t just buzzwords—they’re invitations to return to the heart of what God desires for His people. Let’s journey through these themes in simple terms, learning from Scripture, and…

The Call to a Deeper Christian Life

Reflecting on Salvation, Commitment, and True Obedience Introduction: The Importance of a Deeper Christian Life In a world where faith often takes on many shapes and forms, the invitation to live a deeper Christian life remains both urgent and relevant. Many seek meaning, peace, and assurance, but it’s easy to settle for a superficial spiritual experience. For those who desire…

Finding Strength in Uncertainty: Trusting God

Simple Truths for Everyday Life Life is full of surprises—sometimes good, sometimes not so much. Uncertainty is a part of being human. It sneaks up when we’re worried about what’s next or when life doesn’t go as planned. But even when things feel shaky, the Bible shows us we can find strength and comfort. Trusting God When We Don’t Know…

When Reason, Conscience, and Light Are Abandoned: Reflections on Today’s Cultural Challenges 

Understanding the Reprobate Mind in Our Modern World  We live in a time when our world faces deep religious, racial, and political turmoil. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the news, the arguments, and the stark divisions that seem to grow wider every day. But beneath all the headlines and heated debates, there’s a deeper problem at work—one that the Bible calls a “reprobate mind.”  What…

Spiritual Maturity and Discernment: Understanding the Deeper Truths of Christianity

A Reflection on Christian Growth, Discernment, and the American Church As I look at what’s happening in the world, especially here in America and in the American church, I’ve noticed that many people don’t have the right knowledge and understanding of God, Christ, and what Christianity is really about. It’s not just about going to church or knowing a few…

How Life Experiences Cultivate Spiritual Growth

Understanding How Everyday Experiences Shape the Spirit  Every moment and every event in our lives has the power to influence who we are deep inside. It’s like everywhere we go, everything we experience—whether good or bad—plants something in our souls, a bit like how the wind carries seeds and scatters them all around. Some seeds are visible, some aren’t, but they all have…

Shining Light in a Crooked and Perverse Generation 

Reflecting on Today’s Negative Culture and the Believer’s Calling  Introduction  If you’ve spent even a few minutes scrolling through social media or watching the news lately, you’ve probably felt a heaviness in your heart. Today’s culture seems more negative than ever, especially when it comes to how we speak to and about one another. Public discourse is often filled with harsh words, quick judgments, and…

Rethinking How We Approach the Bible

A Simple Call to Honest and Personal Study of God’s Word When I look at the church today, I see something that gives me pause. Many Christians, myself included at times, seem to pick and choose which parts of the Bible to believe or follow. It’s almost like we treat important teachings—like salvation, faith, grace, love, kindness, justice, mercy, repentance,…