Following Jesus was never meant to be easy. This post explores the cost of true discipleship, the battle against sin, the reality of persecution, and the eternal hope that makes faithful endurance worth everything.
Can hoarding and clutter become more than a practical or emotional issue? This reflection explores spiritual warfare, deliverance, and how hidden strongholds may keep people bound longer than we realize.
Matthew 6 speaks powerfully to a culture obsessed with visibility. Jesus calls believers to reject pride, pursue hidden faithfulness, practice sincere prayer, and let good works point to God rather than self.
Lordship Salvation asks whether true faith receives Jesus only as Savior or also as Lord. Scripture shows that salvation is by grace alone, yet saving faith produces obedience, sanctification, and submission to Christ as ruler and judge.
According to 2 Corinthians 4, spiritual blindness keeps unbelievers from seeing Christ clearly, which is why gospel witness must be joined with focused prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
Good Friday confronts us with the brutal reality of the cross and the astonishing love of Christ. This reflection shows why the death of Jesus still matters, not only in history, but in every wounded heart searching for grace, meaning, and hope.
Jesus’ cry from the Cross was not a confession of defeat, but a declaration that Psalm 22 was being fulfilled before the world’s eyes. His suffering, mockery, and victory all reveal the truth of the Messiah.
Why do I believe in God? Because He met me in desperation, revealed Himself through Jesus Christ, Scripture, and creation, and gave me lasting hope, help, and purpose.
Many Christians are told to find their purpose, but Scripture points us somewhere better. In Christ, purpose is not invented or chased down. It is revealed as we are transformed by God.
The quartodeciman controversy shows how the early church handled disagreement over Easter while protecting the core of the faith and preserving unity in Christ.
What felt like a strange thought during Lent became the beginning of freedom. This personal testimony shows how God used loss, timing, and mercy to break a hidden addiction and point one wandering sheep back to Christ.
Can two very different testimonies both reflect genuine salvation? This post explores heart change, transformed lives, and how God uniquely draws sinners to Christ in His perfect timing.
A deeply personal Christian reflection on betrayal, abandonment, trauma, and the quiet healing work of God. This article explores how Christ meets us in our hidden pain and begins restoring what was broken.
Missions overseas matter, but America needs the gospel too. This article is a call to believers to recognize the spiritual decline in the United States, and bring the truth of Christ back to campuses, schools, and the next generation.
Jesus is not only the Messenger of salvation but the Message itself. Christ, as the Living Word, reveals God, transforms lives, offers eternal salvation, and provides present freedom from both religious legalism and self-centered living.
Many Christians dismiss disciplined prayer as legalism, yet Jesus Himself asked His disciples, “Could you not watch with Me one hour?” Consistent, intentional prayer is essential for spiritual strength and victory over temptation.
Fasting is often misunderstood as a test of willpower, but Scripture presents it as a humble way to seek God. From the Old Testament to the early church, fasting redirects our hearts from self toward deeper dependence on Him.
A former Catholic shares her journey through rebellion, addiction, and searching for God before discovering lasting faith in Jesus Christ and the truth of the Bible.
Psalm 145 stresses the importance of passing down faith and God’s greatness through generations, highlighting the role of older believers in strengthening younger generations’ faith.
Relational stewardship prioritizes love and intentional relationships, modeled by Jesus, through presence, honor, and grace. It focuses on nurturing relationships over tasks, reflecting God’s heart.
Lent is a season of preparation for Easter, encouraging believers to emulate Jesus’ forty days of prayer and fasting. It is a time for honest, personal answers to faith-related questions.
This blog introduces the “Slippery Slope” downward from God’s TRUTHS and RULES that is occurring throughout Western Civilization.
This blog is the first in a series.
The ultimate goal is to equip and empower Christians to function at the Consciously Competent Level—aware of what’s occurring and able to stop this descent.
Future...
Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables explores God’s grace through Bishop Myriel’s forgiveness of Jean Valjean, a criminal, demonstrating grace’s transformative power.
Valjean, transformed by the Bishop’s grace, embraced a new life of honesty and compassion, acknowledging his unworthiness and accepting the gift of mercy.
Righteousness is achieved through aligning with God’s standards. Justification frees believers from striving for approval and allows them to walk in grace.
Hester, facing her twentieth sinus surgery, finds joy and comfort in her faith despite her husband’s frustration. A transformative encounter with Jesus, facilitated by her friend Julia, led Hester to believe in God’s presence and love, helping her cope with her illness.
A clean heart is achieved through a process of renewal involving honesty, confession, forgiveness, trust, and daily practices, as God reveals and cleanses the heart’s condition.
New Christians should prioritize a personal relationship with Jesus, focusing on faith in His resurrection, and embracing their unique spiritual journey within a supportive communitity.
The article explores the differing beliefs surrounding infant baptism and its connection to original sin. Biblical Christians argue that repentance and faith are essential for salvation, and infants cannot personally repent.
Transformation begins in the mind, not circumstances. By surrendering thoughts to God and meditating on His truth, believers can break free from negative thought patterns and align their thinking with His perspective.
Sin is not a passive mistake but an active, intelligent presence that desires control, as described in Genesis 4:7. It operates with strategy, waiting for opportunities to overpower, similar to a predator. To overcome sin, one must confess, repent, invite Christ in, and take decisive physical actions to remove access points.
The Tree of Life, a symbol of restored fellowship and divine provision, reappears in Revelation, bearing fruit monthly in the New Jerusalem. This suggests that eternity will unfold in rhythm and sequence, with time redeemed and a meaningful progression.
The Disciples’ Prayer, a Christian model, emphasizes reverence for God, submission to His will, and daily dependence on Him for provision, forgiveness, and guidance.
The article explores the theme of joy expressed through movement in the Bible, highlighting examples like David dancing before the ark and Miriam leading a dance after the Red Sea crossing. It argues that this physical expression of joy is a natural and God-honoring response to His presence, deliverance, and renewal.
Peter emphasizes spiritual growth, urging believers to cultivate virtues and avoid false teachings. He highlights Scripture’s reliability and encourages growth in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
The article compares the two ordinances of the church, baptism and communion, exploring their significance and differences. Baptism is an outward sign of salvation, symbolizing repentance and faith, while communion is a reminder of Christ’s sacrifice and a call to self-examination and submission.
Christian life centers on inward transformation, starting with the heart and mind, leading to outward change and a life reflecting God’s truth and grace.
The article examines five biblical miracle stories, emphasizing God’s power, mercy, and sovereignty. It highlights the importance of faith and obedience in overcoming trials.
Micah warns Judah and Jerusalem of judgment for injustice but offers hope of a remnant and a peaceful ruler from Bethlehem, concluding with God’s mercy and forgiveness.
The purpose of life, according to the Bible, is to glorify God. This involves living in a way that reflects God’s glory through our actions, relationships, and service to Him. Through faith in Jesus Christ, believers are promised eternal life.
Trusting God involves acting in faith, as exemplified by biblical figures like David and Nehemiah. The author shares personal experiences of God’s provision during challenging times, emphasizing the importance of stewardship and recognizing God’s faithfulness through unexpected blessings.
The author shares her personal struggles as a new Christian, emphasizing the transformative power of faith and encouraging others to embrace their beliefs.
The article explores the enduring peace offered by Jesus Christ, the “Prince of Peace,” as described in Isaiah 9:6. It emphasizes that this peace is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in God’s presence and power.
Ecclesiastes emphasizes wisdom over folly, advocating for industriousness and wise work. Christians should guard against folly and be stewards of God’s wisdom.
The article explores the concept of healing from a Biblical Christian Worldview, emphasizing both physical and spiritual healing. It highlights how the Bible offers insight and guidance for those seeking healing, showcasing God’s power to heal the body and restore the soul.
The Bible, with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, helps believers discern truth and resist deception. Cultivating discernment involves daily Bible reading, memorization, prayerful reflection, and mentorship.
Believers are both dead to sin and called to actively resist it daily. This paradox reflects the tension between positional and progressive sanctification, requiring believers to maintain alignment with their identity and witness to the world.
Legacy is not about material possessions but about the spiritual and relational impact we leave on others. It is shaped by our daily choices and actions, and it is passed down through generations. It is not about us but about those we leave behind in the hopes they too will follow our moral foundations in this life and into the next, to Heaven.
Jesus commanded us to ask and keep on asking in faith, not nag out of selfish desires. We should align our prayers with God’s will, seeking His kingdom and daily provision, rather than material wealth.
A time-bound plan, like a 60- or 90-day Bible reading plan, helps readers grasp the full storyline of Scripture and cultivate a deeper hunger for God’s Word.
Christian ethics involves embodying Christ’s life, unlearning cultural biases, and following Christ as a moral model, emphasizing humility, integrity, courage, and compassion.
The author explores the significance of water in the Bible and its connection to spiritual growth and new beginnings. Schultz shares her personal experience of navigating through difficult times, drawing strength from biblical passages like Isaiah 43:1-5 and Matthew 11:28-30. She emphasizes God’s faithfulness and presence during challenging times, highlighting how He carries burdens and fights battles.
The author recounts a chance encounter with his extended family in Arcadia, Nebraska, facilitated by a bartender. This divine moment sparked forgiveness and deepened his understanding of God’s love.
Relational stewardship prioritizes being present, listening, and pursuing reconciliation, reflecting God’s heart in every interaction. It emphasizes faithfulness in relationships over accomplishments.
God owns everything, and we are managers of His gifts. This perspective shifts focus from ownership to obedience, encouraging believers to live, lead, and love with a mindset of faithful management.
Grief has a way of making time stand still. In the quiet moments of loss, the world feels dimmer, the air heavier, and the heart weighed down with longing. To mourn is to feel the ache of love interrupted. We mourn because we love, and love leaves a mark....
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities — his eternal power and divine nature — have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Romans 1:20
1 Corinthians 3:6-7 - I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.
Solomon starts the third chapter of Ecclesiastes with a haunting poem:
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:A time to be born, and a time to die;A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted;A time to kill, and a time...
Growing up, I knew that if I believed in Jesus, I had “been redeemed.”
I knew it was a good thing. But I don’t think I could have told you what that really meant.
Let me try and change that now. And I’ll use home ownership as a way to try...
A Personal Perspective
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right (2 Timothy 3:16).
When I read...
Many years ago, part of my job in ministry was to hire chaplains as evangelists in the workplace all across America. Applicants were typically seminary-trained pastors who desired to share the gospel, build relationships, and care for company employees, rather than attend church committee meetings and dealing with home-grown...
Covenantal language has always been a part of human society.
A covenant is an agreement made between a party and a counter party.
The two parties make a commitment to each other and agree that certain activities will (or will not) be done.
It’s a promise of fidelity.
Examples of Covenants
A mortgage loan...
The ancient people of God, the Israelites, the children of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were chosen to receive a special message from God revealing to them who He was, how they could have a relationship with Him, and what His plan was for His chosen people.
In an age filled...
It has always seemed absurd to me that various denominations of Christianity constantly battle each other. We all claim to believe in the same God and the same Jesus, so why is much of our energy spent arguing? As humans, our tendency is to work to convince others of...
Another story about learning from the past.
Onuphrius was lost in prayer and the overwhelming presence of the Holy Spirit. He was standing at the top of the hill above his cave. His arms were beyond the point of numbness, raised in worship and supplication.
The sun would soon be rising,...