Sometimes what we think is correction turns out to be clarity. Truth and humility meet when we seek understanding before assumption. Matthew 18:15–17 and the Call to Handle Truth with Grace It’s one thing to be offended by someone’s actions. It’s another thing entirely to be unsettled by what someone teaches , especially when that person is your pastor. Jesus gives us a clear framework in Matthew 18:15–17   for handling sin and conflict within the church: “If your brother sin

When bitterness lingers, time won’t heal it—only the Holy Spirit can. “Time heals all wounds.” Nope. It doesn’t. That’s one of those half-truths we cling to because it feels comforting. We say it at funerals, during heartbreak, or when life hits hard—hoping that if we just wait long enough, the ache will fade. But the truth is, time doesn’t heal. It only covers . And what’s covered isn’t healed—it’s buried. I believed that lie for most of my life. I thought if I ignored the h

Walking in step with the Spirit transforms the path ahead—turning each step into a journey of life and peace. When I wrote “ Part 1: Two Mindsets, Two Destinies ,”  I introduced the idea that we all live under a dominant mindset—either governed by “the flesh” or by "the Spirit." That is the battleground. But what does it mean, practically and spiritually, to be “led by the Spirit” ? And how do we know we're walking in that way? Today I want to anchor this reflection in Galati

When Psalm 37:4 is read as a transaction, expectations fail. But when it’s embraced as transformation, God reshapes our desires to reflect His. Just recently, I heard about a conversation between a daughter and her mom about Psalm 37:4. The mom believed the verse meant that if she prayed some, went to church some, and talked about God some, that counted as delighting in the Lord. And because of that, God would give her what she wanted most. At first glance, that reading might

Pornography is Satan’s counterfeit — a distortion of God’s beautiful gift of sex. Reject the lie, embrace the truth. “A man who governs...

When the crowd cheers loudest, it’s often for the wrong team. Truth rarely trends—but it always stands. If you really want to recognize a...

Christianity or Christian Nationalism In our cultural moment, two of the loudest labels being slapped on Christians are “Christian...

When the God of peace reigns within, the peace of God guards your mind beyond all understanding. Most of us use the phrase peace of mind...

Charlie Kirk - 1993-2025 A Tale of Two Stories I’ve learned not to rush into writing about tragedies on the day they happen—or even in...

A dying thief entered paradise—not by what he had done, but by what Jesus promised: ‘Today you will be with Me.’ The thief on the cross...

With nothing left but a dying breath, the thief turned to Jesus—and that simple act of faith was enough for eternity. The thief on the...

Two men, side by side. One had nothing to offer. The other had everything to give. And that was enough. When we picture salvation, we...

Two men, side by side. One had nothing to offer. The other had everything to give. And that was enough. Sometimes the clearest picture of...

Renewal comes when thoughts become practice—where a Spirit-shaped mindset forms daily disciplines, and the God of peace walks with us....

Fixing our minds on what is lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy transforms what we admire into what we desire. Paul doesn’t...

Replacing toxic thoughts with truth, honor, righteousness, and purity paves the way for a renewed mind in Christ. After Paul establishes...

Rejoicing, prayer, and thanksgiving renew the mind and invite God’s peace to guard both heart and mind. Paul doesn’t begin this section...

Renewing the mind with what is true, honorable, pure, and praiseworthy leads to the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. If you...

Slow and steady wins the race — faith walks at God’s pace, not in frantic haste. (Isaiah 28:16) We live in a world addicted to hurry. Our...

Billy Sunday’s daily rhythm: 15 minutes listening to God, 15 minutes talking to God, and 15 minutes sharing God with others. We often...