When I first confessed Jesus as Lord, I didn’t realize I was stepping into a life where suffering might come with the territory. Today, believers around the world are experiencing this reality, and signs of it are increasingly present here in the United States. Stories of Christians facing hostility for standing firm in their faith are no longer rare—they are …
A Dangerous Prayer
The character Maverick, the F-14 pilot in Top Gun, and King David had something in common—neither was afraid to take the highway to the danger zone. Maverick defied authority, often putting himself and others at risk. His reckless maneuvers and tendency to abandon his wingman showed a pride-driven disregard for limits. King David, however, entered the danger zone out of humility. …
Humility To God Is Service To Humanity
Gary Lee Corns emphasized the importance of humility and service, using Jesus’ example of washing the disciples’ feet to illustrate how true Christianity is expressed. He taught that following Jesus involves loving and serving others, rather than focusing on church growth, programs, or simply accumulating knowledge. Obedience to Christ’s commandments, such as those in the Sermon on the Mount, leads …
Remembering Your Past
Our culture is filled with ideas about how to succeed in life. We set goals, make plans, seek inspiration, and practice visualization—all in an effort to convince ourselves that we can make an uncertain future certain. Yet, deep down, we know that the future is anything but fixed. In living this way, are we, like Adam and Eve, trying to …
Wise Speech
In this teaching, Rich Robson emphasizes the power of words to bring life or death, urging believers to speak with purity and integrity. He reminds us that words must be backed by actions, as our speech affects both the listener and the speaker. Drawing from Proverbs, he points out that even fools seem wise when silent, while the righteous use …
Liberty That Lasts
As we celebrate Independence Day in the United States, our attention naturally turns to the freedoms we enjoy as citizens. While political freedom is indeed a great blessing, Scripture directs us to an even greater reality—true freedom, the freedom that only God can bestow. Since the dawn of creation, humanity has longed to be free. This longing is neither accidental nor …
Preaching the Gospel
Christianity is the most unique faith in all of history. The God of the Bible, unlike every other deity, has taken on the mission of rescuing humanity from the grip of evil. Virtually all other deities stand at a distance, demanding that people perform acts of worship or allegiance to appease their wrath and earn favor. But our God—Yahweh—offered his …
Pentecost: God’s Ultimate Game Changer
In 2025, the Hebrew calendar marks Pentecost (Shavuot) on Sunday, June 1—the fiftieth day after Passover and the seventh Sunday, perfectly aligning with God’s command in Leviticus 23. The monumental significance of what happened on that particular day, as described in Acts 2, cannot be overstated. The record begins with the words, “And when the day of Pentecost was fully …
Hope: The True Comfort
In Western culture, comfort has almost become a national pastime. Thanks to advancements in industry and technology, we enjoy effortless transportation, abundant food, and endless recreational pursuits. In many ways, life in the developed world seems devoted to the pursuit of greater ease—but are these comforts truly beneficial? Or could they be quiet distractions, subtly pulling us away from the …
Living God’s Love
Marc Dickie discusses the concept of love in Christianity, focusing on God’s love as exemplified by Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that love is not just a feeling but an action and a choice. He explains that Christians are obligated to love one another and lay down their lives for others, just as Jesus did. Stressing the importance of putting faith …