Scripture: "For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us." — 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV)There’s a story about an art collector who loved his son dearly. When the son passed away, a portrait of the son became the centerpiece of the father’s collection. Upon the father’s death, an auction was held for his enormous art collection. The first item up for bid...  Read More

"...in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit." -- Ephesians 2:21-22 (NKJV)I have got this miscellaneous bucket of Legos. On their own, those pieces seem useless. Scattered, unconnected, not contributing to anything. But when someone with a master plan puts those piece...  Read More

"So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family." Ephesians 2:19 (NLT)Right after Paul said Christians are citizens of a new kingdom, he adds that they are also members of a new family.I once attended one of my family gatherings, and I noticed something. In the same home, there were babies and older ...  Read More

"Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God." Ephesians 2:19 (NKJV)The church is not a manmade structure or a human invention. Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." The church is Jesus' idea. In Ephesians 5, Paul makes it clear that Jesus Chri...  Read More

"Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling plac...  Read More

"Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near." - Hebrews 10:24-25, Living BibleResearch described in Feeling Alone in a Crowded Congregation[1] shows that loneliness is not just emotionally painful; it can also harm us physically. It creates a kind of stress that contributes to ch...  Read More

Psalm 119:18 - "Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law."2 Timothy 2:15 - "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."The journey of studying Scripture requires more than just reading - it demands careful observation, interpretation, and application. Here are some principles to effectively studyi...  Read More

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. - 1 John 5:3Understanding God's Word isn't just an intellectual exercise - it's connected to our willingness to obey. When we commit to following what we already know, God faithfully reveals more of His truth to us. God has no obligation to give you any more light until you're willing to obey him i...  Read More

"For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin." - Hebrews 4:15"Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." - Psalm 119:11When Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), He didn't rely on His divine power - He relied on Scripture. This wasn't just a coincidence; it was...  Read More

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." - Hebrews 13:8"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever." – Isaiah 40:8 If you watch news media outlets, you are confronted with conflicting narratives. You watch or read from one source, and you are given one set of apparent “facts”. You watch or read from another source, and you are given a different set...  Read More

Living in a democratic republic as a Christian American has a unique set of challenges. At times, we are misunderstood by Christians living in other countries, whose form of government is more of a dictatorship. Christians in these kinds of countries quote Romans 13:1, which says, “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities.” We are told to be more submissive as faithful Christians. Ho...  Read More

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." - Ephesians 6:12 Have you ever felt like you're in a battle you can't see? That's because you are. As believers, we face spiritual warfare daily, though it often goes unnoticed. The good news is that we're not le...  Read More