Tag: god
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Promises, Promises: Holding On to What God Has Said
Life often feels like a long stretch of unanswered prayers, delayed dreams, and difficult days. For many believers, especially those walking through hardship, the promises of God can feel distant—like whispers from another world instead of anchors for today’s storm. And yet, the Bible is filled with promises that are not just for eternity, but…
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The Gospel: Simple Enough for a Child, Deep Enough for Eternity
The Gospel is a wonder. It is the blazing heart of Christianity, the good news of salvation offered to humanity through Jesus Christ. And yet, it is both stunningly simple and infinitely profound. It is so simple that a child can grasp it and so deep that the most brilliant theologians spend lifetimes plumbing its…
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Make It Your Ambition: When Calling Isn’t About a Career
~ A Reflection on Calling, Identity, and Purpose ~ At 18 years old, I stood on the edge of the Pacific Ocean in Tijuana, Mexico. It was early morning, and the city was still quiet, the air still cool. I had come on a short-term mission trip—one of those life-shaping experiences young people often take…
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For God and Country: Remembering the Sacrifice
I was driving through a quiet residential neighborhood—neatly trimmed lawns, retired couples walking dogs, the gentle hush of late afternoon. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary—until I saw the boots. They were lined with solemn precision along the corner of a modest property. A single pair of boots for each fallen soldier. Next to every…
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Faithful Allegiance: Honoring Service Without Idolizing the Nation
In America, we honor those who serve in the armed forces. And rightly so. Men and women in uniform willingly put themselves in harm’s way to protect others. They exhibit courage, discipline, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to a cause greater than themselves. These are virtues the Christian faith also upholds—though expressed in a different…
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When Helping Stops Helping: Honoring God in Giving
There’s a verse in Proverbs that many Christians hold with a heavy heart:“Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.”(Proverbs 21:13) This sobering warning reminds us that how we respond to need matters to God. He cares for the poor, the vulnerable, and the struggling.…
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Build in the Right Order
“Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.”— Proverbs 24:27 (ESV) We live in an age that glorifies instant results. We want overnight success, immediate comfort, and a perfectly curated life without the process that produces it. But God’s Word teaches a different way. In…
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Reject Rejection: You Are Accepted
Rejection is a powerful force. It can shape identities, distort self-worth, and fracture relationships. Whether it comes from people, past failures, or internal doubts, rejection leaves a mark. Many live under the heavy weight of not being good enough — not smart enough, not spiritual enough, not lovable enough. But the message of the gospel…
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The Law of Carburetor Icing: It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better
In General Aviation, many aircraft still operate with carbureted engines. Pilots are trained to recognize a peculiar and potentially dangerous phenomenon known as carburetor icing. Under certain conditions—typically when flying through moist air at partial power settings—the carburetor throat can become cold enough to cause water vapor to freeze. This builds up ice inside the…
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The Lord, The Battle, and The Enemy’s Tactics
In warfare, the first rule is clear: know your enemy. Understand his strategies, his weapons, his weaknesses. Study his movements, anticipate his attacks, and prepare your defense. Nations pour resources into intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance because they know ignorance in battle is fatal. But in the spiritual realm, the first rule of warfare is…
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