Be Who You Are in Jesus
Perhaps, like me, you fight the exhausting cycle of spiritual inconsistency—devoted and praying like Paul one week, and then sinking in the water like Peter the next. The struggle is real! But there is one sure-fire way to create more consistency, and that is to… remember to be who you are in Jesus. The Bible […]
Beware of False Religions and Obedience Motivated by Fear
“For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come… can never… make those who approach perfect.” Hebrews 10:1 Across most of the world’s religions, reconciliation with God or any divine being is believed to depend on some form of human effort — whether through moral achievement, religious rituals, sacrificial acts, or lifelong […]
Learning to Think Like a Loved Child
Even after we come to Christ and understand that righteousness is a gift of God, many of us still struggle with old patterns of thinking. For years, we may have learned to associate love with performance; acceptance with behavior; and approval with success. Those ways of thinking don’t disappear overnight. We must retrain our brain […]
Self-Righteousness or True Righteousness
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 What is true righteousness? Biblically, righteousness means being right according to a standard, and Scripture makes clear that this standard is not human opinion, culture, or morality, but God […]
Make Sure They Know Jesus
“He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” John 3:36 In a tragic story published by the Korea JoongAng Daily, a runner in his early twenties died after being struck by a truck during […]
Going Without God’s Presence?
“If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here.” -Moses from Exodus 33:15 Israel witnessed ten supernatural plagues, the splitting of the Red Sea, a pillar of fire and cloud to guide and protect them, and daily manna from heaven—and yet—within three months, they turned to idolatry and demanded […]
How God Answers Our Accuser
The Bible warns us that the enemy is active and relentless as our accuser, but it does not leave us without hope. Scripture is VERY clear that victory in spiritual warfare can never be divorced from living in heart-obedience. This is not outward religious obedience—it must be heart-based obedience. The nation of Judah learned this […]
Our Enemy Who Never Sleeps
The Bible is unambiguous that God reigns supreme, but it also warns us that there is an active, ongoing spiritual conflict. We have a very dangerous enemy. This enemy does not threaten God’s authority—but he does target God’s people. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible testifies that satan and his minions are at work, opposing […]
Does Our Soul Ever Sleep?
Sleep is one of God’s gracious provisions for the human body. It restores strength and reminds us of our physical limitations. But the Bible seems clear that sleep belongs to the body, not to the soul or spirit. This is very exciting for born again believers because it means our relationship with God is living, […]
Be Prepared for Opportunity
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 In a story published by Runner’s World, it was reported that after finishing second two […]