Good Gifts Leading to Treasures
My story is not unique. Many people are victims. Some have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, or both. But my struggle has always been different.
Thoughtful reflections and encouragement for navigating life’s spiritual journey, reminding us that we’re never alone in trials.
My story is not unique. Many people are victims. Some have experienced sexual abuse, physical abuse, or both. But my struggle has always been different.
An Amish man was walking down a country road with a heavy sack of potatoes on his back. The load was pressing hard on his
One of the greatest sins that man can commit is unbelief. It is the one sin that cannot be forgiven as long as it is
Most mornings, Esther and I meet in the living room to read the Bible and pray together. Sometimes we read a dozen or more verses,
Many times, when a girl is nine, ten, eleven, twelve… she comes home from school giddy and full of what we all know as “girl
Are you going through a very hard time right now? Does it feel like the waves are crashing over your ship, and you are far
“Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:4) God desires two things: 1.
Being clothed in God’s righteousness relieves us of the stress of having to put on a show of goodness in ourselves. We can freely speak
A saved person knows two things with certainty: 1. I deserve hell. 2. I am saved by the blood of Jesus. Recently, I asked someone
At first, we saw a spirit of accusation rise in government, with one side against the other. Over time, it slowly escalated and grew stronger.
The question often arises about morality and whether atheists can be good moral people. The short answer is, yes, atheists can live moral lives. Some
Growing up, I received much instruction which focused on outward appearance. Tiny details of clothing were taught to be very important. We followed and upheld
The law cannot prevent bad behavior. The law cannot eliminate sin. It can only reveal sin. Scripture is clear: “Therefore by the deeds of the
Femininity was modeled beautifully to me when I was growing up. I saw women who were gentle, kind, capable, and full of warmth. Yet at
For most of my life, I judged and rejected masculinity. As a boy, I was bullied and mocked by other boys. On top of that,
Nobody truly thrives in a legalistic religious environment. Yet, many people keep going back day after day and week after week, believing they are pleasing
I know that many people feel uncomfortable with the idea that we do not keep the Law that was written in stone for Moses. It
If you have experienced the event of being born into God’s eternal family, you are no longer defined by your own feelings. Neither are you
How God transformed my view of control, fatherhood, and spiritual fruit through surrender From Fear of Dad to Trust in the Father Growing up, I
In Matthew 16, Jesus asks who they think He is, and Peter responds, saying that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the Living God.
Paul murdered Christians and thought God loved him for it. He was certain. Righteous. Committed. Serving his religion. Paul wasn’t just thinking murderous thoughts. He