Many struggle with trusting God because they believe His sovereignty makes Him the source of human suffering. If He controls all things, good or evil, how can we rely on Him? Some say suffering teaches lessons—but how comforting is that to a parent who has just lost a newborn? In this teaching, we explore Yahweh’s love from the very beginning. …
Heart Over Head
Marc Dickie emphasizes that true effectiveness in ministry comes from the heart, not just intellect or theological knowledge. Quoting Grace from the Heart, he stressed that great preachers are made in the “closet” of prayer, not the classroom. An hour of prayer, he said, can do more than hours of study. Sharing his own journey, Marc reflected on how prayer …
God’s Wisdom Vs. Human Reason
Our human existence can be summed up in a few simple truths. We are made in the image of God. We have reasoning abilities far beyond any other creature on the planet. And unlike animals, we can make choices that shape our future. Every day, we make countless decisions—what time to get up, when and what to eat, which activities …
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 …
Passover: Who Really Did the Killing?
The first Passover, described in Exodus 12, has long stirred questions about divine justice, innocence, and the nature of God. Traditional English translations often depict Yahweh personally going from house to house, killing the firstborn unless He saw blood on the doorposts—then He would “pass over” that house. However, a closer look at the original Hebrew text reveals a different …
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 …
The Battle Beyond the Eyes
One of the most important truths revealed in Scripture is that life involves far more than what meets the eye. Behind the visible world is an unseen spiritual conflict, one that shapes many of the experiences we encounter. God’s Word unveils this reality—not to instill fear, but to arm us with confidence and clarity. The apostle Paul pulls back the …
Beyond Israel: Jesus, Our Hope
There’s no denying it—many Christians today are fascinated by “end times” discussions. Conversations about prophecy, signs of the times, and Israel’s role in it all seem to pop up everywhere. Israel, often called “God’s chosen people,” holds a unique place in these conversations. But what does it really mean to be “chosen”? Why did God choose Israel in the first …
The Blessed Man of Psalm 1
Though one of the shortest chapters in the Bible, Psalm 1 is rich with practical wisdom for living a life of blessing. In just six verses, it unveils the path to true happiness and fulfillment by clearly showing both what to avoid and what to embrace. Its structure highlights that genuine blessing doesn’t come from following the counsel of the …
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 …