Category: Love

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Devotional: The Power of the Cross

“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18 Sometimes the message of the cross does not make sense to the world. People may wonder how strength can come through suffering, how victory can come through death, and how salvation can…

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Word of Encouragement: Walk in the Light

God’s Word brings light. When life feels confusing, heavy, or uncertain, His Word helps us see the path in front of us. Psalm 119:105 reminds us that the revelation of God’s Word makes our pathway clear. His voice is not meant to confuse us; it is meant to guide us, strengthen us, and bring us back into the light. Everything…

Whatever Happened to the Gospel? Part 1

A two-part reflection on reclaiming authentic Christianity and the coming reformation “What has been, it is what will be, and what has been done, it is what will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun.” — Ecclesiastes 1:9 There are moments in history when the Church has to stop and ask a painful question: Whatever happened to…

God Is Love: A Plain-Language Message on Faith, Fairness, and Diversity  

When the Bible says, “God is love,” it means love is not just something God shows when life is easy or when we get everything right. Love is who God is. His love reaches for us when we are broken, tired, ashamed, misunderstood, or hurting. It is patient, kind, forgiving, and full of mercy. The greatest example of that love…

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When the Gospel Is Missing: A Call for the Church of Christ to Return to God

A covenant relationship with God is not just about keeping religious rules or looking spiritual on the outside. In plain words, covenant means God has committed Himself to His people, and He calls His people to live committed to Him. It is a relationship built on love, trust, faithfulness, obedience, and worship from the heart. God does not treat His…

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“Faith in Action: How True Christian Faith Transforms Lives Through Love and Obedience”

The main goal of the Christian faith is not just for people to call themselves religious. God wants to change us from the inside out so that our lives begin to look more like His character. In Christ, what we believe and how we live are supposed to go together. First, God changes the heart. Then that change starts showing…

Don’t Let Life Harden Your Heart

Have you ever noticed how life’s pressures can slowly change the condition of your heart? “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” — Hebrews 3:15 There are many things in life that can slowly harden our hearts if we are not careful. Personal struggles, disappointment, family concerns, workplace stress, political arguments, racial division, and the pain…

Rejecting Bad Faith: A Christian Call to Justice

There is a difference between bringing faith into public life and using faith as a weapon. The gospel has always carried public implications: it calls people toward truth, mercy, justice, humility, repentance, and love of neighbor (Micah 6:8; Matthew 22:37–40). But when the gospel is reduced to a political slogan, a racial shield, or a tool for religious control, it…

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The Love of Christ Compels Us 

“The love of Christ compels us” is more than just a beautiful Bible phrase. It is a reminder of what moves us, strengthens us, and gives our lives purpose. In 2 Corinthians 5:14, Paul is saying that the love Jesus showed by giving His life for us should change the way we live. When we truly understand how deeply Christ…