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 They may be younger or older, loud or withdrawn, battling demons you can’t fully understand.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…
What Comes Out of the Mouth
May 23, 2025Introduction: Speaking the Truth in Love I want to speak plainly today—because what I’m seeing in the world, and even creeping into the church, troubles me deeply. This isn’t a message of judgment, but one of love. I’m not aiming to shame anyone, but to wake us up to something we’ve allowed to slide far…
“I Will Be His Father, and He Will Be My Son”
May 14, 2025This phrase echoes through the Scriptures, found in both the Old and New Testaments, and speaks directly to the heart of God’s plan for salvation. It reminds us of the unbreakable, eternal relationship between the Father and the Son, a relationship that is central to Christian faith. 1. The Divine Father-Son Relationship The phrase, “I…
When Helping Others Hurts
May 13, 2025There are days when I feel like my life is in shambles—lonely, weary, unseen. And yet, somehow, I keep showing up to help others get out of their mess.I pour out, encourage, pray, support… but inside, I ache. I wonder, Who is there to lift me up?If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not alone.…
When Trust Breaks Down
April 29, 2025Micah 7:5–7 “Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend. Even with the woman who lies in your embrace guard the words of your lips.”– Micah 7:5 (ESV) “But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.”–…