Grounded in Faith, Rooted in Truth, Guided by God’s Word
It is human nature to seek approval from those people around us; especially those people we value the most. Why? Why do you care about what other people think? Why do we base our value on what others’ opinions are? Bible Verse: John 1:11-12 (NKJV) “He came to His own, and His own did not … Read more
We all know that when we play with fire we can get burned; we might even die as a result. But why is it that there are Christians who play with fire? Bible Verse: James 1:15 (NKJV) “Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth … Read more
Over the last few years, I have come to realize the phrase “just friends” is a lie. In the modern vernacular it actually means “just acquaintances.” Most of the time for me, after getting put in the “friend” zone, I never hear from or talk to them again. That is not a friend. That borders … Read more
All relationships take work. The only way relationships can work is if two people have unconditional love for each other. I have learned several lessons from the life of a brokenhearted man like Samson, the last several weeks during and after my broken relationship. Bible Verse: 1 John 4:18-19 (NKJV) “There is no fear in … Read more
God has promised His people a new heaven and a new earth. The old creation must make way for the new creation, if God is to be glorified. Jesus said this event will occur when “the world is made new” (Isaiah 65:17). By then, God’s eternal purpose in Jesus would have been accomplished and so … Read more
Romans 1:17 says, “the just shall live by faith.” It does not say the just will only get saved by faith. Genesis 24 is a great example of Old Testament saints living by faith even though they did not have the Holy Spirit. That should convict us, just for the fact that we have the … Read more
When traveling through clouds or fog, we have to exercise caution, because hidden dangers are enveloped in mist and obscured. But that is also why the cloud was a perfect cloak for God. It allowed Him to journey with His people, the Israelites, yet remained hidden. The “pillar of fire,” too, revealed and concealed God’s … Read more
It is human nature to claim credit for all the great things that happen in our lives. Like we accomplished them in our own strength. Especially in America, God has blessed us immensely. But as James 1:17 says, “Every good . . . and perfect gift is from above.” So be warned; God can and will … Read more
Do you still remember your Bethel moment or first encounter with God? Do you know that God enjoyed that moment as much as you did? Our Bible Reflection and Challenge today has its entire context in Genesis chapters 34 and 35. Bible Verse: Genesis 35:1 Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel … Read more
Bible Verse: 2 Peter 3:8 (NIV) “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” Reflection and Challenge In context, this verse is talking about the day of the Lord or what we call His second coming. … Read more