The Change She Knows She Needs
May 31, 2025She doesn’t need anyone to tell her her life is a mess.She already knows. She feels it in the quiet moments, when the noise dies down and she’s left alone with herself. She feels it in her body, in the stress that never leaves, in the regret that follows every decision that promised comfort but…
Fighting for Others Out of Righteous Compassion
May 31, 2025“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”—Proverbs 31:8–9 (NIV) There’s a difference between meddling in someone else’s conflict and stepping in out of righteous compassion. One is driven by pride, emotion, or a…
God is not Finished with me Yet
May 27, 2025Introduction: As I look back on my life, I’m humbled by the journey I’ve walked—one that has not always been clear or easy, but one that God has used to shape me in ways I could never have imagined. There were years I wasn’t walking with God. In fact, there were years when I was…
Can Anyone Really Understand the Book of Revelation?
May 26, 2025Scripture Focus: “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it…”—Revelation 1:3 (NIV) Introduction: A Book That Stirs Curiosity and Caution The book of Revelation is often seen as a mystery—fascinating to some, intimidating to others.…
The First Gospel: Genesis 3:15 and the Crushing of the Serpent
May 26, 2025Scripture Focus: “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers;he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”—Genesis 3:15 (NIV) Introduction: The First Gospel Genesis 3:15 is more than a curse pronounced on the serpent—it’s the first messianic prophecy in the Bible. Theologians call it…
Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament
May 26, 2025The Old Testament is not just a prelude to the New—it is a divine revelation of God’s plan of redemption, pointing continually to the coming of Jesus Christ. Through prophecy, foreshadowing, poetry, and law, the Old Testament reveals the heart of God and His promise to send a Savior. This teaching explores five key ways…
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Anger
May 25, 2025“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” James 1:19–20 isn’t merely good advice—it’s a spiritual discipline. It teaches us how to align our hearts and actions with God’s desire for righteousness. These three short commands—quick to listen,…
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,…
Spiritual Warfare: A two part study
May 24, 2025This two part study considers the age old concept of Capital Vices, the Seven Deadly Sins. Part 1: Seven Sins and Virtues. Part 2: Separation and Sin.
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…