Transfigured by Beholding Jesus
When you think of God, what do you see? I know God is Spirit, but Jesus is God—and so when you think of Him, what does His face look like? […]
When a Story Is Cut Tragically Short
Lives Cut Short: Trusting God With Unfinished Stories Stories that end too soon remind us how deeply loss disrupts our sense of meaning and leaves grief without easy resolution. Faith […]
When Life Doesn’t Go How You Expect
When Life Doesn’t Go How You Expect and Learning to Trust God’s Will Remembering a childhood dream of overseas missions, Naomi Jones describes how returning home left her grieving unmet […]
Pain and the Necessity of Pruning
Pain in Pruning: Lessons for Growth Amid cultural upheaval and personal loss, God is actively shaping character rather than promising a pain-free life. Scripture reveals that the Father prunes fruitful […]
Everybody Is Recovering from Something
Recovering — Steps to Spiritual Health Powerlessness led to trust in God, beginning a Scripture-shaped transformation marked by honest surrender and dependence on His strength. Through the twelve steps—surrender, confession, […]
Sermon on the Mount: Pure in Heart
Pure in Heart — Cleanness that Sees God Jesus moves past externals to the inner life, insisting a clean heart matters more than ritual performance (Mt 5–7; 15). Leviticus’ pattern—confession, […]
Youth Suicide Prevention: Risk and Response
Youth Suicide Intervention—QPR Actions Direct questions open the door: ask clearly about suicidal thoughts, using wording you can say, to surface real risk. Compassionate listening persuades toward help: avoid judgment, […]
When the Foundations Are Being Destroyed
Foundations That Endure Through Faith Discover how Foundations grounded in God’s Word give strength when society feels unstable and divided. Explore David’s Psalms to understand why trusting the Lord offers […]
My Approach to Apologetics: God Will Come Through
Apologetics and Trust in God’s Faithfulness The approach to apologetics emphasizes God’s reliability rather than human desperation to defend Him. Evidence from creation, prophecy, and Scripture reveals God’s truth and […]
In Seasons of Suffering, You Need a Pile of Stones.
Suffering — Stones of Remembrance Keep a “pile of stones” journal that records God’s help, so present pain is met with remembered grace. Testify to what you’ve seen God do, […]
Lessons from the Church in Kenya: Spirit-Led Leadership
Spirit-Led Leadership — Practical Ministry Habits Walking in the Spirit—not human strength—empowers obedience to Jesus and bold witness (Acts 1:8). When busyness dulls dependence, pause to repent and ask the […]
4 Ways to Steward Your Suffering
4 Ways to Steward Your Suffering in Faith 4 Ways to Steward Your Suffering highlight how receiving comfort equips us to extend that same compassion to others who grieve. Easing […]
This Is the Weekend to Get Right with God
Get Right with God This Easter Weekend Transformation begins when you surrender your brokenness to Jesus, just as Eli did when he realized God’s love was bigger than his past. […]
Frustrated by Life? It Could Be God’s Gift.
Frustrated by Life: Finding God’s Purpose in Trials Overwhelming struggles can become opportunities for growth when seen as God’s training ground for perseverance. Unexpected hardships reveal God’s faithful presence, offering […]
Fueling Kindness with a Question
Fueling Kindness in Everyday Discipleship Give what you’ve received—Ephesians 4:32 calls us to share God’s kindness and forgiveness as He has shown them to us. Ask, “What has God given […]
God Meets You in Your Confusion
God Meets You in Your Confusion: A Story of Reassurance and Identity God meets Jacob in a moment of disorientation. After deceiving his brother and fleeing home, Jacob is filled […]
Immanuel
Immanuel: God with Us and Us with God Immanuel means “God with us.” Jesus came not just to visit but to dwell with us, fulfilling Isaiah’s ancient prophecy and bridging […]
You Are With Me
“You Are With Me”: Finding Peace in God’s Presence Amid Darkness What does “You Are With Me” mean in Psalm 23? The Hebrew imadi highlights God’s intimate nearness, even in […]