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.”–…
When Righteousness is a Shell: The Pharisees and the Motte-and-Bailey Fallacy
April 25, 2025In today’s culture of argument and opinion, it’s easy to spot flawed reasoning in the world around us. But some of the most dangerous fallacies are not new at all. In fact, they’re ancient—and Scripture shows us that even the most religious can fall into them. One of these is known today as the motte…
The Warrior’s Code: Living by the Code of Christ
March 29, 2025Back in December, I wrote about the idea of “Living by a Code.” Lately, I’ve felt compelled to expand on that theme—especially in a world where ethics and morality seem to be fading fast. What once anchored society now feels negotiable. But for those who follow Christ, our code is not up for debate. It’s…
“Close” Isn’t Close Enough
March 27, 2025Scripture: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.”—Matthew 7:21 (NIV) We’ve all heard the saying: “Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.” It’s a humorous reminder that “almost” doesn’t really count—except in rare exceptions.…
Heart Posture: Straighten Up
February 22, 2025I recently noted that when the disciples asked Jesus, “Teach us how to pray” (Luke 11:1), they were seeking more than a formula; they wanted the kind of deep intimacy and dependence on God that characterized Jesus’s own prayer life. This desire points to the idea of “heart posture.” What does “heart posture” mean? In…
Dealing with Loneliness: A Biblical Perspective
February 17, 2025Loneliness is a deeply human experience that we all face at different points in our lives. Whether it’s the feeling of being physically isolated or emotionally distant from others, it can be painful; I know this from a personal experience and, as I get older, the pain and emotions grow stronger. But the Bible offers…
Accepting the Pain: The Cost of Love
February 15, 2025There is a moment in every believer’s life when we wrestle with the pain of loving deeply and receiving hurt in return. A friend once asked me, “Why should I put up with everything others throw at me when all I do is give them love? What am I supposed to do?” All I could…