It’s the head of the year! Across the Jewish world, the greeting echoes: Shanah Tovah—“A good year!” And yet, every year without fail, those two simple words ignite controversy. I’ve watched it unfold across social media feeds—Christian voices respond, emotions rise, and what could be a meaningful conversation quickly becomes confrontational. Some Christian enter the[…]
Worry is primarily a matter of control, it’s our human attempt to manage what’s beyond our reach. We worry about the economy because we can’t control it. We worry about our children because we can’t control every decision they make. We worry about the future because we can’t predict it. But here’s the truth: worry[…]
The Power of Honesty: How Admitting Mistakes Builds True Community There’s a secret ingredient that builds authentic community faster than anything else, admitting our mistakes. But why would anyone take the risk of being honest about their faults, fears, and failures? Because it’s worth the risk. In a world obsessed with image, vulnerability may seem[…]
The story of the sacrifice of Isaac is one of the most familiar—and yet most misunderstood—accounts in the Bible. Many Christians know it as a difficult test of faith, a troubling command, or simply a dramatic Old Testament story about obedience. But when read through a Kingdom lens, this moment reveals layers of meaning that[…]
As followers of Jesus, we do our best to live faithfully. We worship God through our praise, through our prayers, through studying His Word, and even through how we handle our finances. We strive to live productive, godly lives that reflect His heart. But here’s the truth we all must face—no matter how much we[…]
Why is God described as God Most High? It’s not poetic exaggeration. It’s a theological declaration meant to steady our hearts, realign our vision, and remind us exactly who is in control. When Scripture speaks of God Most High—sometimes translated as LORD Most High—it is declaring that the God of Israel stands above every power,[…]
Question: What does it mean to “love my enemies?” How are we to love people who continually hurt us? Answer:Some of Jesus’ commands stop us in our tracks, and His call to “love your enemies” is one of them. In the Sermon on the Mount, He said, “You have heard… ‘Love your neighbor and hate[…]
Do you feel weighed down by despair, trapped in a cycle of defeat, or frustrated by a weakness that keeps resurfacing? Do you ever wonder why you stumble over the same hardship or sin time and time again? You’re not alone. Many believers find themselves battling invisible forces—strongholds that quietly tighten their grip on the[…]
Shavuot is a two-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the moment God gave the Torah to the Hebrew people at Mount Sinai more than 3,000 years ago. It marks the culmination of the counting of the Omer—fifty days after Passover—and celebrates God’s covenantal revelation to Israel. At Sinai, God did not merely give laws; He revealed[…]
As Mother’s Day approaches, emotions rise—joy for some, grief for others, and deep reflection for all. For me, this time of year always stirs a tender mix of both celebration and sorrow. My mother passed away two days before Mother’s Day in 2016, and though her absence still gives mixed emotions, my gratitude for her[…]
Everyone has faced insecurity at some point in life. It’s one of those quiet struggles that looks different on everyone. In one person, insecurity hides behind shyness and self-doubt. In another, it masks itself as arrogance, boldness, or the need to always be right. Some avoid attention altogether, while others crave it desperately. Regardless of[…]
At His final Passover meal with His disciples, Jesus took bread and wine and said words that have echoed through the centuries: “Do this in remembrance of Me” (1 Corinthians 11:24). They ate. They drank. And the apostles later explained the weight of that moment: “For as often as you eat this bread and drink[…]
