“Where is God?” It is one of the oldest questions in human history. The question is often whispered through tears in a hospital room, cried aloud at a graveside, or silently repeated after a devastating diagnosis. It is asked by parents who have lost a child, by families whose homes Read more
One of Satan’s most effective strategies is not merely to tempt people to sin but to redefine sin so that it no longer appears sinful. Throughout Scripture, deception rarely begins with an outright denial of truth. Instead, it begins with subtle changes in language, perspective, and emphasis. In the Garden Read more
The Wound Few Escape There are few wounds in life deeper than betrayal. An enemy may oppose us, a stranger may insult us, but betrayal comes from someone we trusted. It is the pain of confidence shattered, loyalty abandoned, and affection repaid with injury. Betrayal is arguably one of the Read more
What do you value most in life? At first glance, the answer seems simple. Many would say their family. Others would point to their health, career, freedom, security, or faith. Yet the answer may not be as obvious as it appears. What people claim to value and what they actually Read more
Identity, Choice, and the Authority of God Modern culture places enormous emphasis on personal identity. We are frequently told that the most important thing about ourselves is how we feel, how we perceive ourselves, or how we choose to identify. According to this view, authenticity is found by embracing and Read more
Obstacles to Youth Faithfulness A call to intentional parenting, disciplined living, and Christ-centered identity Faithfulness in youth does not happen accidentally; it is cultivated, modeled, reinforced, and protected. In today’s world, the forces working against spiritual growth are subtle, constant, and often socially accepted. If we are not deliberate, our Read more
Sympathy or Empathy, which should be the nature of the Christian? The idea that we are to show love and compassion towards others is a fundamental concept in Christianity. We are a loving people, and we strive to express that love to others as our Father in Heaven shows that Read more
The text in this passage of 2 Corinthians represents a dichotomy of the attitudes between a Christian who is walking in the light and a person who has his feet planted solidly in the world. “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief Read more
The concept of marriage began with Adam and Eve when God created Eve as a helper to Adam. The role of Eve was predefined during creation in subordination to Adam hierarchically and this paradigm has persisted to this day (Gen 1:27; 2:21-22). God’s plans for marriage were that it would Read more
The damaging effects of sin and the rigors of the Christian life can seem overwhelming. But in Philippians 3:13-14, the inspired apostle Paul sets forth an uplifting approach to life.Of all Paul’s epistles, the letter to the church at Philippi is the most personal. It reveals more of the apostle’s Read more