Summary The difference between committed and uncommitted Christians lies in motivation. While some pursue autonomy and purpose apart from God, committed believers are driven by faith, love, and hope anchored in Jesus. Scripture reveals that true devotion produces active faith, enduring love, and persevering hope, clearly distinguishing those who merely profess Christ from those who genuinely live for Him. Why do some professing Christians make loving and serving Jesus their k

Summary This article explores humanity’s deep desire for greatness and exposes the illusion of lasting earthly recognition. Even the most admired figures are flawed, making human glory unreliable. Instead of chasing greatness, believers are called to obey God, love others, and live trustworthy, virtuous lives. By turning attention away from self and toward Jesus, Christians make the teaching of God attractive to others. Within the human soul is the desire to be great, to be o

Summary “Show how” is the most effective way parents pass faith to their children. Through personal example, everyday conversations, and wholehearted obedience to God, parents help children truly own their faith. Many young people leave Christianity because of hypocrisy, weak grounding, unanswered doubts, and lack of lived-out faith. Authentic, humble modeling of Christian life makes faith real, transferable, and lasting. My father taught me to drive. He showed me how to eat

Summary This article compares Christian life to military service, emphasizing that believers are God’s soldiers equipped for spiritual battle. Scripture teaches that hardship, opposition, and adversity are inevitable, coming from the world, human choices, and Satan. Yet God faithfully strengthens His people, never abandoning them. Enduring suffering with God’s armor and grace shapes believers to become more like Christ, who willingly suffered for us. On June 28, 2018, the vic

Summary This article addresses claims that Christianity is a psychological delusion and shows how transformed lives provide supernatural evidence of its truth. Genuine faith produces self-sacrificial love and the fruit of the Spirit, proving Christ’s work within believers. Like Moses’s staff, spiritual gifts given by God demonstrate that Jesus truly sends His followers. Changed lives and active gifts remain persuasive signs of the gospel’s reality. I read Exodus 4 for my devo

Summary Bitterness is like a contagious disease that spreads silently through relationships. Stored resentment infects families, fuels sinful behavior, and produces spiritual and physical harm. Scripture consistently describes bitterness as poisonous and destructive, benefiting only the Enemy. Like smoking, prolonged bitterness shortens life and health. God calls believers to unload bitterness completely, replacing it with blessing, so healing, freedom, and life can spread in

Summary Self-serving political power contrasts with God’s selfless leadership. While human leaders often seek control, God’s commands flow from love, sacrifice, and perfect character. Scripture reveals that God’s laws exist for the good of humanity, guiding believers toward a meaningful and abundant life. Unlike earthly rulers, God does not force obedience but invites trust, love, and willing submission that lead to lasting fulfillment and protection. Jon Meacham wrote in And

Summary Gratitude is God’s intended fuel for healthy Christian living. Through personal reflection, biblical instruction, and research, this article shows that gratitude shapes attitudes, actions, and spiritual growth. Remembering God’s deliverance, now fulfilled in Christ, motivates obedience far better than guilt or duty. As believers root themselves deeply in Jesus and practice daily thankfulness, their lives increasingly overflow with joy, health, and faithful living. Gra

Summary Humans instinctively focus on negatives. That tendency fuels complaining and discontent. Scripture reveals that grumbling is not harmless, reflecting pride, distrust, and even rebellion against God. Biblical examples describe serious consequences for chronic complaining and call believers to replace negativity with humility, gratitude, and trust in God’s faithful provision. We consistently analyze life for negatives. We will consider the reason for that shortly. I wal

Summary This article explains how Scripture can say both that God was seen and that no one can see Him. The elders on Mount Sinai saw a veiled manifestation of God’s glory, not His essence. Throughout the Bible, God reveals Himself through clouds, fire, and intermediaries, shielding humanity from His overwhelming brilliance. Ultimately, God’s character is fully revealed in Jesus, even though His infinite glory remains unseen. I read Exodus 24 in my devotions. Verse nine jumpe

Summary This article explains the importance of living an examined life through continual self-evaluation. Growth comes from honest assessment and willingness to change, but only when the right standards are used. Secular comparisons produce false confidence, while Christ is the true measure of spiritual maturity. Evaluating life by Jesus’ example leads to deeper obedience, greater love for others, and steady transformation into Christlikeness. Alexander J. Miller observed th

Summary This article contrasts secular and Christian freedom, showing that true freedom is more than personal choice. Through Christ, believers are freed from the burden of the law and sin’s dominion, not to indulge themselves but to serve God and others in love. Christian freedom finds its purpose in faith expressed through love, revealing spiritual health and enabling a life that honors God and blesses people. The secular idea of freedom is more than doing whatever we want.

Summary This article explains why criticism hurts so deeply and how pride fuels defensive reactions. Using personal coaching experiences and biblical insight, it shows that wounded pride, not criticism itself, is the real problem. While some criticism is unfair, growth requires listening carefully and weighing it honestly. Humility turns criticism from an enemy into a tool for becoming better people, workers, and Christians. As you reflect on your best memories of the past y

Summary This article explains why Jesus’s resurrection is the foundation of Christianity. The empty tomb, early eyewitness testimony, and the transformation and martyrdom of the disciples rule out alternative explanations. Christianity began and spread because Jesus truly rose from the dead. Like all historical facts, the resurrection rests on reliable witnesses. Jesus’s resurrection not only explains the church’s existence but also offers living hope and life-changing power

Summary This article explains how believers can renew their faith during difficult times. By trusting God’s unchanging promises, viewing trials as opportunities for growth, and committing to discipleship, Christians grow stronger through adversity. Encouraging others, practicing spiritual disciplines, and remaining rooted in Scripture sustain faith and maturity. God’s presence, grace, and peace empower believers to endure hardship, experience renewal, and reflect Christ’s lov

Summary Prayer is the foundation of evangelism and discipleship. It invites God to open hearts, remove spiritual blindness, and prepare people to receive the gospel. Prayer also transforms the evangelist, cultivating compassion, boldness, and dependence on God. From initial salvation to ongoing discipleship, prayer empowers spiritual growth and ensures that the work of reaching the lost remains centered on God’s power rather than human effort. As believers, we are commissione

Summary True peace is not found through self-reflection or meditation but through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Peace requires reconciliation with God, which comes only by faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross. God is pleased with His Son and those who are in Him. Jesus alone provides peace with God and the peace of God through His Spirit. Someone asked, “Why can’t I find peace in my life?” or, in other words, “How can I find peace within myself?” Tudorache Gabriel

Summary Counterfeit products help us recognize the value of what is genuine, and the same is true in Christianity. Many reject Christ because of hypocritical believers, yet genuine Christians are marked by consistent, self-sacrificing love. Paul identified voluntary generosity as a test of authentic faith. Jesus Himself is the supreme example, willingly suffering so others could share in God’s glory. It is increasingly difficult to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit

Summary False spiritual security is like diseased plants that appear healthy while dying unseen. Many trust church membership, good deeds, or shallow grace instead of a living connection to Christ. True believers are known by faith expressed through love, obedience, and fruitfulness. Scripture warns that disconnected “deadwood” faith faces judgment, while those who truly belong to Jesus follow Him and produce lasting fruit for God. In 2024, I ordered Green Machine zucchini se

Summary Using a football analogy, this article shows how leadership and unity are essential to achieving purpose. Just as players must follow their coach, Christians must follow Jesus rather than live for themselves. Many treat church as convenient and self-focused, but God’s purpose is fruitfulness. United with the risen Christ, believers are called to die to self, follow Jesus the Coach, and produce good deeds planned by God. I saw a story on the news about Jim Harbaugh, th