Forgiveness Through Tears
September 25, 2025When I heard Erika Kirk’s statement of forgiveness, spoken in the shadow of her husband’s assassination, I was struck silent except for tears. Her words carried a weight I cannot imagine bearing—the weight of losing the one dearest to her, and yet choosing not to let bitterness be her companion. She drew strength from the…
The Power of Gratitude
September 15, 2025This message is based on the gratitude expressed by a friend. Many people find themselves stuck in a cycle of negativity. They say things like: “The world is against me,” “Nothing ever goes right for me,” or even label themselves with words like “I’m poor” or “I’m broken.” What we often don’t realize is that…
How God Sees Labor Day
September 1, 2025Today is Labor Day, but instead of laboring, I find myself resting quietly. It makes me wonder how God views this holiday, set aside by society to honor the dignity of work and the contributions of workers. From the beginning, God gave humanity the gift of work. In Genesis, Adam was placed in the garden…
The Enduring Word of God
July 6, 2025Matthew 24:35 – “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.” In this powerful statement, Jesus offers us a profound promise. Everything around us, everything we can see, feel, and touch—the heavens, the earth, the kingdoms of men, the nations, and even the physical universe—all of it is temporary. It…
When Sin Hides in Plain Sight
June 13, 2025Sin is not always obvious. It doesn’t always show up as scandal, addiction, or defiance. More often, it’s subtle. It whispers instead of shouts. It lives quietly in the corners of our hearts, in the motives we don’t talk about and the thoughts we never speak aloud. We’re used to thinking of sin as external—something…
The Narrow Gate: A Path to True Life
June 9, 2025“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”— Matthew 7:13-14 (ESV) Life is full of…
The Inward Turn: How Selfishness Separates Us from Life
May 25, 2025We don’t often hear people confess, “I struggle with selfishness.” It’s not as dramatic as addiction, not as visible as anger. But selfishness might be the quietest destroyer of all—because it builds its kingdom from the inside out. We were created to live connected—to God, to others, to purpose. But selfishness turns the soul inward,…
Understanding Love in the Bible: Agapē, Philia, Eros, and Storgē
May 24, 2025The Bible speaks powerfully about love—but not just one kind of love. In the original Greek, several words describe different expressions of love, each with unique depth and purpose. Understanding them helps us better grasp how God loves us—and how we’re called to love others. 1. Agapē (ἀγάπη): God’s Unconditional Love Agapē is the highest…
When Love Won’t Let Go
May 23, 2025Sometimes, God places someone in your life who doesn’t quite fit. They may be younger or older, loud or withdrawn, battling demons you can’t fully understand. They might swear too much, drink too much, get in trouble, or self-sabotage more than they realize. They’re rough around the edges—sometimes, sharp enough to cut you if you’re…
Right With God: Understanding Righteousness and Justification
May 23, 2025Introduction: Walking Together into Truth As we’ve walked this journey of faith together, certain words come up often—words like righteousness and justification. They sound lofty and maybe even intimidating. But they’re at the very heart of what it means to be saved. And more than that—they’re deeply personal. This isn’t just theology—it’s your story. It’s…