A warning from Amos, a lesson from history, and a mirror held up to our nation today. Generations rise and fall in faithfulness—and nations follow. Will America learn before it’s too late? There’s a pattern in Scripture that the people of God saw over and over again, but somehow never seemed to learn from. One generation obeyed God and walked in His blessing; the next slid into compromise, pride, or outright rebellion; judgment followed; repentance came; and the cycle began a

A lone prophet stands before the people as judgment looms behind him—symbolizing God’s warning, Israel’s resistance, and the unmistakable roar of truth. One of the most brilliant and overlooked moments in the book of Amos happens in chapter 3, when God asks Israel a rapid-fire series of questions. At first glance, they look like simple observations about nature and everyday life. But when you slow down and listen the way Israel would have heard them, you begin to see what God

A quiet moment of gratitude — where simple gifts remind us of God’s abundant goodness. Thankfulness is more than a polite social gesture. It is more than saying thank you  because your parents taught you to have good manners. From the earliest civilizations to the pages of Scripture to modern psychology, gratitude has always been recognized as one of the most life-giving postures a human can adopt. A thankful heart is not something humanity invented, it is something God desig

Two paths, two destinations: one filled with light, presence, and hope—the other fading into emptiness. What we place our faith in determines where our worldview ultimately leads. One of the most important things I’ve learned in conversations about faith is this, no one can prove God exists, and no one can prove He doesn’t. That may surprise some people. Christians sometimes speak as if God’s existence is so obvious it’s “proven.” Atheists sometimes speak as if science has ma

A universe that begins in order, runs on law, whispers with information, and brims with beauty is not an accident — it’s a signature. Modern discussions about science and faith often start with a faulty assumption: that science somehow sits in opposition to belief in God. But when you take a closer look, not at the theories, not at the politics, not at the talking points, but at the foundations  of science itself, a different picture emerges. In fact, the very things that mak

Catholic authority symbols contrasted with the open authority of Scripture. I grew up in the Catholic Church. I attended Catholic school. I served as an altar boy. I went through all the age-appropriate sacraments. This was my world until high school. But like many kids raised in religious systems, I didn’t fully understand the depth of Catholic teaching until adulthood. Eventually, as I studied Scripture for myself, I became Protestant in practice—not out of rebellion or bit

A Bible illuminated in the darkness as twisted branches loom beside it, symbolizing how truth remains steady even when the world tries to distort it. One of the oldest tactics in human history is twisting God’s Word to justify what we already planned to do. It started in Genesis 3 when Satan quoted God selectively  to Eve. He didn’t deny God’s Word entirely; he simply distorted  it. The pattern hasn’t changed. Today, the world still uses Bible verses out of context to smooth

A somber biblical family scene revealing the emotional weight, rivalry, and brokenness that polygamy produced in Scripture. There’s a rising trend online claiming that the Bible “permits” or even “endorses” polygamy because men like Jacob, David, and Solomon had multiple wives. On the surface, that argument sounds persuasive — after all, the stories are right there in the pages of Scripture. But when you pay attention to how  the Bible tells those stories, and when you look a

Truth doesn’t hide in silence—it’s revealed in the voice of Scripture. “Jesus never said anything about abortion.” I’ve heard that line more times than I can count—from politicians, talk show hosts, and people who claim to “know the Bible well enough.” Joe Scarborough recently said it on MSNBC, implying that Jesus’ silence on abortion somehow means He wouldn’t condemn it. But if that logic holds, Jesus must also approve of rape, slavery, or human trafficking—because He didn’t

Hands open beneath the crown of thorns — a reminder that forgiveness begins where His blood was first offered. Forgiveness is one of those topics we all nod our heads at in church…until we actually have to do it. It’s easy to say, “Of course, I should forgive.” It’s much harder when someone has actually hurt you, disappointed you, or betrayed your trust. This past Sunday, Pastor Adam preached on forgiveness, and I found myself both challenged and relieved. His message was sim

Abraham, Isaac, and their donkey climb the hill with wood for the sacrifice—an image of worship defined by obedience, surrender, and trust. When most people hear the word worship , they think of singing. Hands raised, music swelling, maybe a dimly lit room and a favorite song that stirs the soul. And yes—singing is  worship. But it’s not all  worship. In fact, the very first time “worship” appears in the Bible, there isn’t a song in sight. The First Mention of Worship Genesis

A sunrise spills light across the pages of Scripture, reminding us that God’s Word is both eternal truth and a living voice that still speaks today. If you’ve ever read through Psalm 119, you know it feels like standing in an ocean of Scripture. Every wave, every current, every movement carries you back to one theme: the Word of God . It’s the longest chapter in the Bible, 176 verses—each one declaring in some form or another that God’s Word is life, truth, direction, delight

When truth stands tall, it needs no defense — it simply reveals what is real. In a world where opinion often outruns reality, truth has become a rare and radical virtue. It’s not that truth has changed—truth never does—it’s that our appetite for it has weakened. We prefer what comforts us over what confronts us. Yet throughout history, voices from every background—Christian and non-Christian alike—have recognized that truth is the only thing strong enough to anchor both mind

The strength isn’t in what’s filled, but in what’s been made empty and ready to hold something greater. If you’ve ever picked up a cinder block, you know it’s not exactly light. But here’s the surprising truth: it’s lighter because  it’s hollow. When Harmon S. Palmer patented the first concrete block machine in 1900, his original blocks were solid. Heavy. Dense. Hard to handle.Then Palmer realized something counterintuitive — by removing material and leaving space inside, the

When you open God’s Word, don’t just read—listen. Expect Him to speak, and watch how His voice transforms you from the inside out. How We Approach God’s Word Determines Its Impact Most of us know we should  read the Bible. We’ve been told since childhood that it’s important, that it’s “good for us,” and that faithful Christians spend time in Scripture. But if we’re honest, sometimes that sense of duty dulls our delight. We approach the Word as an obligation instead of an oppo

Handle with care—these words aren’t ancient ink; they’re living truth meant to shape our hearts. If you were handed a fragile, priceless artifact—a letter written by the very hand of your great-grandfather from centuries ago—you’d handle it gently, maybe even with gloves. You’d study its ink, its folds, its tone, and its words, knowing it connected you to something ancient and meaningful. Now imagine that letter wasn’t from your ancestor, but from God Himself. That’s what Scr

A fractured church divided by labels finds unity only beneath the cross—where all believers stand on common ground in Christ. The Dividing Line Look around the church today, and you’ll find fault lines everywhere. They aren't drawn by persecution or poverty, but by our own well-intentioned, yet fiercely held, theological systems. Calvinism  versus Arminianism . Southern Baptist  versus Non-Denominational . Reformed  versus Charismatic . These labels—these "isms"—have become l

When society calls death compassion and confusion identity, the Church must rise—not in outrage, but in truth and love—to remind the world that life still matters because God still breathes life into it. There’s a quiet epidemic spreading through Western culture. It doesn’t make headlines every day, but it’s everywhere—from the way we talk about life, to how we treat the weak, the elderly, the unborn, and even ourselves. It’s what Pope John Paul II once called “the culture of

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 Update:  Read this article through the lens of hearing your pastor say something that doesn’t sit right in your spirit. The point isn’t to assume that if you think your pastor is wrong, he automatically is. Instead, this article addresses what to do if a pastor (or anyone) truly teaches so

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