As we step into 2025, it’s natural to contemplate the path ahead, particularly concerning our relationship with God and Christ. How disheartening it must be for those who lack a burning passion, who see no grander purpose in their existence, and who settle for a life of distractions. Surely, life offers more than simply avoiding disaster while filling our time …
Beyond Bible Knowledge
On December 30, 2024, at 8pm, TLTF had a group of Christian believers unite on a Zoom call to pray. We opened with a beautiful video narration of Jesus’ last prayer before he was taken in the Garden of Gethsemane to be crucified. That prayer is one I’ve never really taken much time to meditate on, but it is profoundly …
Measuring Growth in Faith, Not Numbers
As a Christian ministry in the modern world, it’s easy to get caught up in metrics like bank balances, social media engagement, and online participation. While these figures can offer some insight, they risk diverting us from our core mission: guiding individuals to become disciples of Christ. Focusing solely on numerical data is like counting social media connections instead of …
Joy in Adversity
Unfortunately, and decidedly contrary to God’s desire, adversity is part of this life. First-century Jews who accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior were acutely aware of this. Not long after the Day of Pentecost, Peter and John were imprisoned by Jewish leaders for healing a lame man in Jesus Christ’s name. This was just the beginning of escalating pressure. …
The Blame Game
People are inherently programmed to resist and avoid negative or uncomfortable feelings that may arise from facing their own shortcomings or mistakes. This resistance is a fundamental aspect of human psychology, shaped by our instinctual desire to maintain a positive self-image and emotional well-being. In the quest to evade the discomfort of guilt or shame, individuals often adopt various strategies, …
The Essence of Prayer
The English priest John Chapman is credited with this quote; “Pray as you can, not as you can’t”. His message is clear, bother not yourself with the trivial matters of methods, or how or when, and just pray! We’ve all heard the adage, “Practice makes perfect”. I believe this is especially true with prayer. As we practice the habit of …
Empowered by the Spirit
With a resounding and powerful crescendo, Romans chapter eight stands as the pinnacle of the profound teachings that are laid out in the first seven chapters of this crucial text, serving as a solid foundation for Christian living. These early chapters meticulously outline essential doctrines, emphasizing themes such as sin, grace, salvation, and the gift of holy spirit. They serve …
Investing In Truth for Lasting Returns
How many people do you think are out there yearning for the Truth? It’s a profound question that invites us to reflect on the deep spiritual hunger that exists in every corner of the world. The Bible indicates that, largely due to the insidious influence of Satan and the challenges it presents, the seekers of Truth will always comprise only …
Moving From “Need” to “Want”
At some stage in life, everyone has embraced a challenging endeavor with a mix of excitement and hopeful anticipation. We approach these tasks aware that we might not be fully prepared, yet we carry an unwavering confidence. Once we achieve our goal, we celebrate the success, imperfections and all. That feeling of “I did it!” is something that can be …
Mockery Will Fail
After observing only portions of the 2024 Olympic Ceremonies, I am more convinced than ever that we are living in a very dark and confusing day. One of the celebrated figures was a mysterious cloaked figure riding a mechanical horse. Another was what appeared to be a reenactment of Da Vinci’s painting of The Last Supper; only it featured men …