A Layperson’s Guide to Recognizing the Subtle Dangers In recent years, you may have heard the term “Christian nationalism” thrown around in news, social media, or conversations about politics and faith. For many, it sounds like an expression of patriotism mixed with religious values. But when it comes to what some Christians believe about the “last days”—a period described in…
How Our Actions Can Impact Future Generations If you’ve ever heard someone mention “the sins of the fathers,” they’re talking about an old and powerful idea found in the Bible. In simple terms, it means that the things people do—especially the wrong or harmful things—can have lasting effects that go beyond just themselves. Sometimes, the consequences of a person’s actions…
Understanding Paul’s Call to Spiritual Readiness in Everyday Life Have you ever had that moment when your alarm goes off, and you realize you’ve overslept? You jump out of bed, heart pounding, because you know something important is waiting for you. That’s the kind of urgency Paul is talking about in Romans 13:11 when he says, “It’s high time to…
A Simple Guide to the Dangers and Solutions Spiritual blindness might sound like a complicated idea, but at its core, it simply means being unable to see or understand spiritual truth. Just like physical blindness keeps a person from seeing the world around them, spiritual blindness keeps someone from recognizing and following the deeper truths that can guide and enrich…
Why Some People Can’t See the Truth of the Gospel Have you ever wondered why some people just don’t “get it” when it comes to the message of Jesus, no matter how clearly it’s explained? The Bible calls this “spiritual blindness.” Let’s break down what that means in everyday language. What Is Spiritual Blindness? Spiritual blindness isn’t about not being…
The Old Testament prophets were extraordinary people. They brought incredible change to the lives of those they reached. They still inspire transformation today. But how did they achieve such powerful impact, both then and now? This message explores the unique role of these prophets and the messages they carried. Who Were the Old Testament Prophets? The Old Testament prophets were…
Understanding Moral and Spiritual Blindness Have you ever felt like it’s easier to ignore something wrong rather than face it head-on? Sometimes we turn a blind eye to problems or pretend they don’t exist, believing they’ll resolve themselves. The Cambridge English Dictionary describes turning a blind eye as “ignoring something you know is wrong.” Similarly, burying one’s head in the…
He spoke to the crowds. “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you instantly say, ‘A shower is coming.’ And it turns out that way. You feel a south wind blowing. You say, ‘It will be a hot day.’ And it turns out that way. You hypocrites! You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth and…
There is a prophetic word that comes to every generation giving us a glimpse into the mind and will of God. It is revealed for the benefit of all who will heed (respect) the Word of God. Some will not obey the word, and therefore they will encounter the consequences of their disobedience. When there is a prophetic word that…
